Check how you can order the proceedings of the 17th World Petroleum Congress, containing final copies of all papers and posters, discussion notes from sessions and the plenary speakersґpresentations.

One of the world's five largest sector exhibitions had about 10,000 visitors on each of its four days of the event, and set a new record this year for public attendance.

The Brazilian market was highlighted as one of the most promising in this new century, displaying a high potential for attracting investments.

The chair of the board of the Comunidade Solidбria NGO, Ruth Cardoso, participated in an Arena debate and was among the speakers at the congress luncheon on Social Responsibility.

At the initial tally, the Brazilian Organising Committee counted 3,461 delegates. This number is higher than the one obtained in the 16th WPC and surpassed the organisers' estimates.

Check Rio WPC 2002 Daily News produced during the event.

Soon you will be able to check the 17th WPC research results.