Argus Rio Crude Conference

Name: Argus Rio Crude Conference
Start: 2026-05-18T00:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-20T00:00:00Z
Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

18-20 May 2026

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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, returns to Rio de Janeiro on 18–20 May 2026, bringing together senior producers, traders, refiners, ports, shippers and financiers from across the region and global markets.

Meet senior decision-makers from 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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What's in store this year?

NEW: Delegate brochure

Download your copy of the delegate brochure to discover the key agenda topics, expert line-up of speakers, companies attending, and networking opportunities at the event.

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NEW: Sample attendee list

Download your copy of the sample attendee list to find out who you could meet, including Petrobras, Shell, BP, Saudi Americas, ExxonMobil, Equinor, PetroChina, Petronas, Vitol, Glencore, YPF and many more!

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Your speakers:

Cristiano Pinto da Costa

President,

Shell Brasil

Roberto Ardenghy

President and CEO,

IBP

Renato Dutra

National Secretary of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels,

Ministry of Mines and Energy, Brazil

Luiz Carvalho

CFO,

Brava Energia

Mauricio Martin

VPE Midstream & Downstream,

YPF SA

Alipio Ferreira

Vice President- Crude Oil Trading Brasil,

PetroChina Brazil

Bruno Donato

Associate Director,

Macquarie

Samir Awad

Director of Trading,

PPSA

Victoria Sabbioni

Commercial VicePresident,

CGC

Rob McLeod

Global Head of Energy Risk Solutions,

Hartree Partners

Francisco Villamil

Executive Trading Manager,

Vista

Gustavo Hooper

Head of Trading & Shipping,

PRIO

Event highlights

Industry-led discussions

Join expert‑driven panels featuring senior leaders from regional producers, global traders, refiners, ports and financial institutions. Gain clear insight on supply outlooks, heavy crude dynamics, Argentina’s VLCC enablement, the Equatorial Margin and the PPSA 2026 tender – helping you interpret market shifts and manage evolving commercial risk.

Global connections and new business

Meet decision‑makers from across the Americas, Europe and Asia in an environment designed for meaningful commercial conversations. Access 20+ hours of networking with producers, traders, refiners, terminals, shipowners and service providers – giving you direct links to the full value chain and new opportunities for regional growth.

Insightful workshop

Deepen your understanding of shifting 2026 market conditions through focused workshops and small‑group sessions. Explore destination‑market demand, VLCC pairing strategies, crude–products interlinkages and forward‑looking pricing tools – offering practical knowledge to support commercial planning, risk management and strategic decision‑making.

Innovative solutions

Engage with ports, logistics providers, inspection firms, data partners and technology companies delivering solutions that enhance flow reliability and commercial performance. Discover new approaches to freight optimisation, compliance, STS operations and digital visibility – helping you reduce bottlenecks and strengthen your competitive position.

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.

Attendees at a glance

250+ Industry participants

Connect with top decision-makers, including C-level executives and industry leaders, to unlock opportunities and grow your business in the global crude market.

70+ companies

Gain valuable insights and forge lasting partnerships with regional and global companies throughout the supply chain, from producers and refiners to traders and logistics experts.