Conference reports: Oran

LNG 16, a conference co-organized by the IIR, was held in Oran, Algeria, on April 18-21, 2010. In spite of the volcanic ash cloud that grounded many potential participants, LNG 16 attracted 1800 participants from 58 countries, and 674 exhibitors were on hand to make the exhibition highly successful. LNG 17, the next event in the series will be held in Houston, USA, on April 16-19, 2013. www.lng17.org