Be part of a dynamic, world-class technical program and help lead the conversation on what’s next for offshore energy.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9 SEPTEMBER 2025
SUBMIT YOUR PAPER PROPOSAL TODAY
Hear from the Program Committee Leadership
Program Committee Chair
Hoss Shariat
Chief Technical Engineer
KBR
Program Committee Vice Chair
Huyen Bui
Senior Geophysicist
Shell Oil Company
Reasons You Should Submit Your Abstract
Presenting at OTC gives you a unique platform to share your expertise, gain global recognition, and contribute to shaping the future of offshore energy. Join us at OTC 2026 and help move the industry forward with your knowledge and ideas.
As an OTC 2026 author, you will:
Gain Global Visibility
Present your work in front of an influential audience of global offshore energy professionals, decision-makers, and innovators from over 100 countries.
List of Paper Proposal Categories and Areas of Interest
OTC 2026 will feature technical presentations that highlight innovative solutions, breakthrough technologies, and key advancements across every facet of the offshore energy sector.
Paper proposal categories (listed below) are used to direct the paper proposals to the appropriate subject-matter experts for evaluation. Please indicate the category designation on the online form where indicated.
Subsurface Engineering and Field Development
- Megaprojects
- Field Development and Planning
- Site Characterization and Metocean Survey
- Geoscience and Subsurface Interpretation
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Reservoir Engineering and Characterization
- Unconventional and Enhanced Recovery
Drilling, Completions, and Production Systems
- Offshore Drilling Technologies
- Well Completion and Stimulation
- Materials and Corrosion Technologies
- Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry
- Production Operations
- Topside Systems
- Subsea Systems
- Modularization, Fabrication and Installation
- Integrity Inspection, and Life Extension
- Decommissioning and Abandonment
Submission Instructions
Sample Abstract
An abstract demonstrates that your paper will:
- Contribute technically sound knowledge in a particular area of petroleum technology.
- Present new knowledge or experience that has not been published previously.
- Not be commercial in nature and will not promote specific companies, products, or services.
Abstract FAQs
OTC events bring together offshore energy experts from across the globe to share best practices, technical innovations, and emerging trends.
The conferences have a strong reputation for world-class technical programs.
Writing an Abstract
When submitting an abstract, don't forget to:
- Secure company clearance and approvals from the appropriate department(s).
- Ensure the company understands that if the abstract is accepted, you will be required to write a manuscript, sign a transfer of copyright, and present at the conference.
- Find your login information, and make sure your SPE Profile is up to date.
Helpful Reminders and Resources
The Paper Proposal Form
The maximum word count is 450 words.
- Outline the objective, scope, and nature of the work upon which the paper is based.
- Describe the possible applications of the information provided in the paper.
- Summarize the results and major conclusions to be presented in the paper.
- Describe any other information that is important to your submission.
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