The Research and Development Center (R&DC) recently held the first Downstream Workshop between Saudi Aramco and Brazilian oil company "Petrobras" to strengthen the relationship between the two companies, learn about one another's R&D downstream activities, discuss best practices in R&D project management and develop collaborative projects. Under the umbrella of the National Oil Company (NOC) Forum, both organizations are promoting collaboration and addressing challenges facing all NOCs. Saudi Aramco is committed to making the forum a success and acknowledges the leadership role Petrobras demonstrated while heading the NOC Forum's Technology Working Group. Both organizations bring considerable know-how to the technology arena. --MORE