About the Conference
PMHBL Technology Conference 2026 #PTC2026 is a focused technical forum bringing together industry leaders, technology experts, policymakers, and operations professionals to deliberate on new and emerging technologies and processes in downstream industries, with specific emphasis on pipeline transportation systems.
The conference aims to examine how digital transformation, automation, advanced materials, data-driven decision systems, and modern operational practices can be effectively applied to enhance the safety, reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of downstream pipeline infrastructure and operations.
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Conference Objectives
- To explore emerging technologies relevant to downstream pipeline operations.
- To share operational best practices and evolving process standards.
- To understand the role of digital systems in pipeline safety and integrity.
- To foster collaboration between operators, technology providers, and institutions.
- To align future pipeline operations with sustainability and regulatory expectations.
Participants
- PNGRB, OISD, OMCs, Oil PSU, IISc, NEERI-CSIR
- Pipeline operation specialists, Tech Experts, CTO, CISO
- Digital transformation, IT/OT, and automation specialists
- Pipeline safety, integrity management, and HSE professionals
- Regulatory, compliance, and policy stakeholders
- Technology providers, system integrators, and solution partners
- Academic institutions, research organisations, and industry experts associated with downstream energy infrastructure
Agenda
| Time | Time | Session Title |
|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | 10:00 | Registration & Networking |
| 10:00 | 10:10 | Welcome address & lamp lighting (Net Zero Poster unveil) |
| 10:10 | 10:25 | Plenary Address 1 |
| 10:25 | 10:40 | Plenary Address 2 |
| 10:40 | 11:00 | Session 1: How AI is redefining energy Sector |
| 11:00 | 11:15 | Tea Break |
| 11:15 | 11:35 | Session 2: Corporate digitalization: A Strategic Imperative |
| 11:35 | 11:45 | Session 3: Curtain Raiser: PMHBL Corporate digitalisation program (CDP) & Key Features. |
| 11:45 | 12:15 | Panel 1: Emerging technologies in pipeline transportation: Innovation, automation & future-ready |
| 12:15 | 12:35 | Session 4: Off-Grid Hybrid Inverters |
| 12:35 | 13:00 | Session 5: Tech deployment in pipeline systems |
| 13:00 | 14:00 | Student felicitation and announcement of lunch break |
| 14:00 | 14:30 | Session 6: Driving excellence: strategic innovations at PMHBL |
| 14:30 | 14:50 | Session 7: New and emerging technologies and processes in pipeline transportation. |
| 14:50 | 15:10 | Panel 2: Operational excellence in pipeline systems: process Optimization and SOP modernization |
| 15:10 | 15:25 | Session 8: Advancement in Leak Detection System |
| 15:25 | 15:40 | Session 9: The next frontier of ILI: overcoming challenges in complex pipeline system |
| 15:40 | 16:00 | Tea Break |
| 16:00 | 16:10 | Session 10: Demonstration: VR-based PIG receipt and launch activity |
| 16:10 | 16:30 | Session 11: Major changes during recent revision of OISD standards. |
| 16:30 | 17:00 | Panel 3: Next-Generation HSE |
| 17:00 | 17:20 | Session 12: When AI converges with IT & OT |
| 17:20 | 17:40 | Session 13: Advanced analytics: AI for petroleum pipelines. |
| 17:40 | 17:55 | Conference takeaways and way forward |
| 17:55 | 18:00 | Vote of thanks |
| 18:00 | 19:00 | High tea & networking |