On April 7-11, 2025, the fourth session of the Center of Excellence (COE) of the International Association of Oil Transporters was held in Belgrade (Republic of Serbia).
COE venue gathered more than 30 delegates from 7 countries including representatives of IAOT member organizations and independent technical consultants.
The eighth open meeting of IAOT Permanent Expert Group "Efficient, Reliable and Safe Operation of Trunk Pipeline Systems" and the sixteenth meeting of IAOT Permanent Expert Group on Energy Efficiency were held as a part of the COE.
Thematic sessions included discussions of such important issues as maintenance and repair of trunk oil pipelines and their linear part, as well as maintaining the operability of tanks and tank farms.
In a new format of a fire-side talk the participants held the strategic session dedicated to the future development of global energy and the place of pipeline transport in it.
Meetings of IAOT experts are being held on a regular basis. The best specialists of the pipeline industry from different countries share their best practices and expertise to ensure efficient and trouble-free operation of oil and petroleum product pipelines.