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Argus Rio Crude Conference

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
May 2027
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LatAm’s biggest commercial crude oil event and meeting place

Latin America’s leading commercial crude event, the Argus Rio Crude Conference, will return to Rio de Janeiro in May 2027, bringing together senior producers, traders, refiners, ports, shippers and financiers from across the region and global markets. With a focus on market dynamics, pricing insights and commercial opportunity, it provides a key platform for strategic discussion and deal-making.

Get involved in the conversations shaping the future of crude markets with some of the biggest names in the industry. Past attendees include: PDVSA, Petrobras, ExxonMobil, Shell, Aramco Americas, BP, TotalEnergies, Equinor, Repsol Sinopec Brasil, Petronas, CNPC, PetroChina, Vitol, Trafigura, Glencore, Gunvor, YPF, Pan American Energy, Pampa Energía, Pemex, Marathon Petroleum, CITGO, ORLEN, Raízen, Galp, OQ Trading, Hartree Partners, Macquarie, PPSA, ANCAP, BW Energy, Karoon Energy, GeoPark, Trident Energy, ENEOS, Pluspetrol, and many more.
 
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Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

Diamond sponsor

Shell-Logo

Platinum sponsors

Petrobras Government
Prio
Kpler logo

Gold sponsor

Gunvor Group

2026 Speakers:

Cristiano Pinto da Costa
Cristiano Pinto da Costa
President,
Shell Brasil
ROBERTO ARDENGHY
Roberto Ardenghy
President and CEO,
IBP
Renato Dutra
Renato Dutra
National Secretary of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels,
Ministry of Mines and Energy, Brazil
Luiz Carvalho
Luiz Carvalho
CFO,
Brava Energia
Mauricio Alejandro Martín
Mauricio Martin
VPE Midstream & Downstream,
YPF SA
Alipio Ferreira
Alipio Ferreira
Vice President- Crude Oil Trading Brasil,
PetroChina Brazil
Bruno Donato
Bruno Donato
Associate Director,
Macquarie
Samir Awad
Samir Awad
Director of Administration, Finance & Commercialization,
PPSA
Victoria Sabbioni
Victoria Sabbioni
Commercial VicePresident,
CGC
Rob McLeod
Rob McLeod
Global Head of Energy Risk Solutions,
Hartree Partners
Francisco Villamil
Francisco Villamil
Executive Trading Manager,
Vista
Gustavo Hooper
Gustavo Hooper
Head of Trading & Shipping,
PRIO

Why attend the Argus Rio Crude Conference?

Immerse yourself in the conversations and connections shaping the region’s crude market. Engage directly with senior decision‑makers navigating changing trade routes, freight dynamics, compliance pressures and evolving buyer requirements – and gain insight you can apply immediately to your commercial planning.

Build new partnerships, strengthen your network and learn from the practical experiences of producers, traders, refiners, terminals and financial institutions. Whether exploring export pathways, interpreting supply signals or adapting to shifting financing and regulatory conditions, you’ll leave with actionable ideas, valuable relationships and a clearer view of the opportunities ahead.

Thank you to our 2026 partners

Association partner

IBP logo

Supporting partner

Brasil Energia logo