GLOBAL HOT TAPPING, LINE STOP AND PIPELINE INTERVENTION CONFERENCE & EXHIBITION

Advancing Safe Live Pipeline Operations
Through Innovation, Technology & Collaboration

REGISTRATIONSUBMIT AN ABSTRACT
19th - 21st October 2026
Kempinski Al-Othman Hotel, Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Conference Chairman

Mousa Al Harbi

Engineering Consultant

WELCOME MESSAGE

On behalf of the organizing committee, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the Global Hot Tapping, Line Stop, and Pipeline Intervention Technical Exchange and Exhibition, taking place from 19 – 21 October 2026 at the Kempinski Al Othman Hotel, Al-Khobar, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

This conference brings together industry experts and practitioners to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices in hot tapping, line stopping, and pipeline intervention. Through technical discussions and collaboration, we aim to promote safer operations, reliable technologies, and continuous improvement across the industry.

I encourage you to engage, learn, and connect throughout this event, and I look forward to a valuable and productive technical exchange with all participants.

About the event

The Global Hot Tapping, Line Stop and Pipeline Intervention Conference & Exhibition is a premier international platform dedicated to advancing safe and ecient live pipeline operations across the oil, gas, and energy sectors.

OUR COMMITTEE

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN

Dr. Hussain Al-Muslim

Piping and Pipeline Senior Engineering Consultant

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Leading Specialists Shaping the Future and Technical Direction of the Global Hot Tapping, Line Stop & Pipeline Intervention Community
EXPERTS
PROFESSIONALS
Mousa Al Harbi
Engineering Consultant
Saad Al Shiha
Engineering Consultant
Saad M. Al-Muaili
Metallurgical Engineering Consultant
Mohanned Tarabzuni
Mechanical Engineering
Essam Arfaj
Senior Engineering Consultant
Motlaq Eid Al Otaibi
Sr. Hot Tap & Line Stop Technical Advisor
Hassan Alsalloum
Mechanical Engineer

Why you should attend?

Highly technical and specialized conference with focus on hot tapping, line stopping, and pipeline isolation through intervention without shut-down. These techniques required rigorous designs, reliable equipment, strict protocols and competent personnel to ensure safe application on live pipelines.

Advance Technical Excellence

Gain focused insights into live pipeline intervention, isolation engineering, and operational best practices from leading industry specialists.

Access High-Value Technical Exchange

Engage in practical discussions, real project experiences, and lessons learned across hot tapping, line stopping, and complex intervention projects.

Explore Advanced Technologies

Discover emerging tools, digital monitoring solutions, and innovative isolation techniques improving safety and operational performance.

Strengthen Safety & Compliance

Enhance your understanding of risk management, regulatory expectations, and safe execution strategies for live pipeline operations.

Connect with Industry Decision Makers

Network with operators, engineering consultants, contractors, and technology providers shaping the future of pipelineintervention.

Support Operational Continuity

Learn strategies that enable safe modifications and maintenance activities while minimizing operational disruptions.

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Topics
Fundamentals & Best Practices
History and development of Hot Tapping, Line Stopping, and Isolation Technology
Planning and Preparation for Safe Interventions, post-isolation work
Applicable International and Company standards
Case Studies Successes and Failures
Technologies and Advanced Technical Applications
Intrusive vs non-intrusive isolation
Emerging Line Stopping Techniques (double isolation, integrated bypass)
Specialty Isolation Plugs and Tools
Digital Integration and Remote Monitoring
Safety, Compliance & Risk Mitigation
Personnel Safety and Emergency Response Planning
Regulatory Requirements
Balancing advancing technology and risk
Hazard Identification and Control (pre-isolation and post-isolation)
Project Management and Coordination
Planning Isolation Activities with Shutdowns and Turnarounds
Life cycle management and package development from engineering to execution
Hot-Tap, Main Contractor and Operator Collaboration and Responsibilities
Post-Intervention Verification and Documentation
Equipment Performance Validation and Certification
Overview of Industry Standards and Certification Bodies
Design Qualification: Role of third-party certification agencies
Testing Qualification: Pressure testing, fatigue analysis, and failure mode testing
Manufacturing Qualification: Material and Component Qualification
Factory Acceptance Test
Field Performance Monitoring and Post-Deployment Analysis
(Validating design assumptions and root cause analysis)

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

The conference is designed for technical professionals, operators, and decision-makers involved in engineering, planning, execution, and safety management of live pipeline intervention and isolation activities

Pipeline & Intervention Engineers

Professionals responsible for hot tapping, line stopping, isolation engineering, and live pipeline modification activities.

Asset Owners & Pipeline Operators

Organizations managing onshore and offshore pipeline systems seeking safe and ecient intervention strategies.

HSE, Risk & Compliance Professionals

Safety leaders managing hazard identification, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and safe work practices.

Project Managers & Engineering Consultants

Professionals overseeing planning, engineering design, project execution, and lifecycle management of intervention activities.

Integrity, Inspection & Maintenance Specialists

Experts focused on pipeline integrity management, inspection technologies, maintenance planning, and reliability engineering.

Technology Providers & Equipment Manufacturers

Companies delivering isolation systems, intervention tools, valves, monitoring technologies, and specialized equipment.

Operations, Maintenance & Field Supervisors

Personnel involved in execution, field coordination, and operational control of live pipeline interventions.

Contractors & Service Providers

Hot tapping specialists, line stop contractors, inspection service providers, and pipeline intervention experts.

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Diamond

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  • 25% discount on delegate registration
  • 6m x 6m exhibition space at a prime location
  • 8 VIP passes
  • 8 complimentary delegate passes
  • Full page advertisement on Event Booklet
  • Logo on signage
  • Press kit release
  • Web banners/banner placement at the venue
  • Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
  • Company logo included in conference proceedings

Platinum

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  • 20% discount on delegate registration
  • 6m x 6m exhibition space at a prime location
  • 6 VIP passes
  • 6 complimentary delegate passes
  • Full page advertisement on Event Booklet
  • Logo on signage
  • Press kit release
  • Web banners/banner placement at the venue
  • Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
  • Company logo included in conference proceedings

Gold

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INQUIRY
  • 15% discount on delegate registration
  • 6m x 3m exhibition space at a prime location
  • 4 VIP passes
  • 4 complimentary delegate passes
  • Full page advertisement on Event Booklet
  • Logo on signage
  • Press kit release
  • Web banners/banner placement at the venue
  • Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
  • Company logo included in conference proceedings

Silver

Sponsor
INQUIRY
  • 10% discount on delegate registration
  • 3m x 3m exhibition space at a prime location
  • 2 VIP passes
  • 2 complimentary delegate passes
  • Full page advertisement on Event Booklet
  • Logo on signage
  • Press kit release
  • Web banners/banner placement at the venue
  • Honored with a plaque by the conference patron
  • Company logo included in conference proceedings

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