Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to Deliver Opening Address at OTC 2026

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Houston, Texas, USA (26 February 2026) – The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is honored to announce that His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, will officially open the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas. President Ali will deliver the Opening Address at the OTC 2026 Opening Ceremony on Monday, 4 May 2026, marking the formal commencement of the world’s largest offshore energy technology event.

His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali

His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali
President of the Co-operative
Republic of Guyana

Honorable Vickram Bharrat, MP

Honorable Vickram Bharrat, MP
Minister of Natural Resources

Honorable Peter R. Ramsaroop, MP

Honorable Peter R. Ramsaroop, MP
Guyana's Chief Investment Officer
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Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to Deliver Opening Address at OTC 2026

Houston, Texas, USA (26 February 2026) – The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is honored to announce that His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, will officially open the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference in Houston, Texas. President Ali will deliver the Opening Address at the OTC 2026 Opening Ceremony on Monday, 4 May 2026, marking the formal commencement of the world’s largest offshore energy technology event.

OTC Recognizes Industry Leaders With 2026 Distinguished Achievement Awards

Houston, Texas, USA (25 February 2026) – The 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) Board of Directors has selected this year’s Distinguished Achievement Award (DAA) honorees, recognizing Wafik Beydoun for individual achievement and Brava Energia’s BS-4 Block/Atlanta Field for institutional achievement. The 2026 Heritage Award will be presented to James E. Chitwood, and a Special Citation will be awarded to the Aramco Marjan Increment Program. All recipients will be recognized during the OTC Opening General Session on Monday, 4 May at the NRG Center in Houston, Texas, USA.

OTC 2025 Final Press Release

Houston, Texas, USA (8 May 2025) — The 2025 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) successfully concluded today drawing energy professionals, policymakers, and scholars from more than 100 countries around the world who are shaping the future of offshore energy. This year’s conference featured groundbreaking technologies, a world-class technical program, and transformative conversations about offshore energy’s next frontiers.

Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali to Deliver Opening Address at OTC 2026

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