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CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPEN

WELCOME TO THE PREMIER DESTINATION FOR OFFSHORE ENERGY PROFESSIONALS!

Be part of a dynamic, world-class technical program and help lead the conversation on what’s next for offshore energy. Whether you're looking to explore cutting-edge technologies, dive into emerging trends, or engage with the industry's most pressing challenges, this is where innovation meets opportunity.

Join thousands of global experts, engineers, and leaders at the largest oil and gas event focused on offshore development. From high-impact technical sessions and panel discussions to groundbreaking research and real-world case studies, this is your chance to shape the future of the industry.

Don’t just attend—be part of the movement driving offshore energy forward. Send in your proposal today!

 

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TODAY

 

SUBMISSION DEADLINE: 9 SEPTEMBER 2025

Hear from the Program Committee Leadership

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Program Committee Chair

Hoss Shariat
Chief Technical Engineer
KBR

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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

Global Visibility

Present your work in front of an influential audience of global offshore energy professionals, decision-makers, and innovators from over 100 countries.

Be Published on OnePetro®

Published

Reach a global technical audience with your paper published in OnePetro®, the leading online library for the upstream industry and a trusted source for peer-reviewed research.

Elevate Your Professional Profile

profile

Position yourself as a thought leader in your field and connect with peers, collaborators, and industry leaders.

Shape Industry Conversations

conversations

Contribute to meaningful dialogue on the challenges and innovations driving the future of offshore energy.

Engage with a Cross-Disciplinary Audience

cross disciplinary audience

Share your insights with engineers, scientists, executives, and policymakers across the offshore energy spectrum.

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.

Energy Transition

  • Sustainability and Resources Management (CCUS, Methane, Emissions)
  • Emerging Power and Energy Storage (Geothermal, Hydrogen, Ammonia, Lithium and Nuclear)
  • Offshore Renewable Energy (Wind, Wave, Tidal Technologies)
  • Marine Mining & Resource Extraction

Project Management, Economics, and Contracting

  • Project Economics
  • EPC Project Management
  • Supply Chain and Logistics

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

Offshore Structures, Pipelines, and Installation

  • FPSO, Floaters and Mooring Systems
  • Offshore Pipelines and Risers

Offshore Digitalization and Emerging Technologies

  • Digital Twins
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Data Science and Cloud Platform
  • Automation, Robotics, and Subsea IoT
  • Offshore Electrification

LNG Solutions

  • FLNG, Export Terminals, Advanced Carrier Technologies

Health, Safety, and Environment, Governance, and Risk Management

  • Governance and Regulation
  • Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE)
  • Critical Infrastructure (Sabotage and Access Control)
  • Cyber Security (Cyber Threats)

Submission Instructions

Sample Abstract

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.

View Sample

Abstract FAQs

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. 

Abstract FAQs

Writing an Abstract

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.

Writing an Abstract

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.

PROPOSAL FORM

Selection Criteria

The program committee will observe five criteria when selecting papers for the conference.

Authors whose paper proposals are accepted will be required to provide a manuscript for the conference proceedings, copyright forms, and a paper information form by 3 February 2026.

REVIEW THE CRITERIA

Proposal Submission Deadline

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
9 SEPTEMBER 2025

 

 

 

 

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Be part of a dynamic, world-class technical program and help lead the conversation on what’s next for offshore energy.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TODAY!