COKE DRUM FORUM 2026
The International Summit on Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums
Houston, Texas
Dec. 3-4, 2026: Technical Presentations – Panel Discussions – Tutorials - Networking
Wednesday Dec. 2, 2026: OPTIONAL One-Day Training on Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums
TOPICS
Reliability - Inspection - Maintenance - Design – Life Extension
shell bulging, skirt attachment cracking, banana effect, anchor bolt failures, damage assessment, blowdown line failures, inspection challenges, health monitoring, failure analysis, weld overlay repairs, weld procedures, material selection, design trends, inlet types, operation impact on damage, remaining life assessment, new technologies, etc.
Gallery
Moderated by Dr. Mahmod Samman
Distinguished Industry Advisory Board
Vanesa Casariego (Axion) - Gustavo García (BP) - Matthew Mayo (BP) - Mehdi Khademi (Chevron) - Michael Trahan (Chevron) - Mike Schmidt (CHS) - Levi Marcotte (CHS) - Tariq Malik (Citgo) - Greg Gaudet (Canadian Natural) - Al Kaye (Canadian Natural) - Don Russick (Cenovus) - Javad Hashemi (Cenovus) -Claudio Hormazabal (ENAP) - David Gibson (Exxonmobil) - Julian Bedoya (Exxonmobil) - Charles Pietruszewski (Flint Hills) - Brent Ray (Marathon) - Luis Ganhao (Motiva) - Ningyu Wang (Motiva)- Jim Steel (Phillips 66) - Antonio Seijas (Phillips 66) - Jorge Penso (Shell) - Benjamin Hantz (Valero)
LOCATION
FORUM: Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Energy Corridor
TRAINING: Houston Engineering Solutions Offices
COSTS
TWO-DAY FORUM
(Includes lunches, networking breaks, and reception)
Refining/ Upgrading Company Employees: Free
Others: $2,500 (requires pre-approval)
ONE-DAY TRAINING
Limited to 20 Attendees
$600 (For Refinery / Upgrading Company Employees only)
To submit an abstract or if you have a question, send us an email
The International Summit on Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums
Houston, Texas
Dec. 3-4, 2026: Technical Presentations – Panel Discussions – Tutorials - Networking
Wednesday Dec. 2, 2026: OPTIONAL One-Day Training on Mechanical Integrity and Reliability of Coke Drums
TOPICS
Reliability - Inspection - Maintenance - Design – Life Extension
shell bulging, skirt attachment cracking, banana effect, anchor bolt failures, damage assessment, blowdown line failures, inspection challenges, health monitoring, failure analysis, weld overlay repairs, weld procedures, material selection, design trends, inlet types, operation impact on damage, remaining life assessment, new technologies, etc.
Gallery
Moderated by Dr. Mahmod Samman
Distinguished Industry Advisory Board
Vanesa Casariego (Axion) - Gustavo García (BP) - Matthew Mayo (BP) - Mehdi Khademi (Chevron) - Michael Trahan (Chevron) - Mike Schmidt (CHS) - Levi Marcotte (CHS) - Tariq Malik (Citgo) - Greg Gaudet (Canadian Natural) - Al Kaye (Canadian Natural) - Don Russick (Cenovus) - Javad Hashemi (Cenovus) -Claudio Hormazabal (ENAP) - David Gibson (Exxonmobil) - Julian Bedoya (Exxonmobil) - Charles Pietruszewski (Flint Hills) - Brent Ray (Marathon) - Luis Ganhao (Motiva) - Ningyu Wang (Motiva)- Jim Steel (Phillips 66) - Antonio Seijas (Phillips 66) - Jorge Penso (Shell) - Benjamin Hantz (Valero)
LOCATION
FORUM: Embassy Suites by Hilton Houston Energy Corridor
TRAINING: Houston Engineering Solutions Offices
COSTS
TWO-DAY FORUM
(Includes lunches, networking breaks, and reception)
Refining/ Upgrading Company Employees: Free
Others: $2,500 (requires pre-approval)
ONE-DAY TRAINING
Limited to 20 Attendees
$600 (For Refinery / Upgrading Company Employees only)
To submit an abstract or if you have a question, send us an email