The IGRC takes place for the first time in Brazil

摘要

The International Gas Union Research Conference (IGRC) is being held for the first time in Brazil between May 24 and 26. The city of Rio de Janeiro was chosen to host the 2017 edition of the Congress, which is promoted every three years by the International Gas Union. Here, it is being organized by the Brazilian Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Institute (IBP). The theme of the IGRCs 2017 edition is "Natural Gas: Catalyzing the Future". For three days, the event will address the strategic role of technology in the development of the natural gas market. The program includes plenary sessions, presentation of technical papers in poster sessions and technical visits. There will be eight oral and four plenary sessions altogether, which will discuss issues concerning EP, gas transportation, distribution, use of industrial gas, climate and the envi- ronment, among others. The lectures will be given by representatives of the local market and from countries such as France, Iran, Germany and the United States.