2027 OTC Spotlight on New Technology® Awards
The OTC Spotlight on New Technology Awards is the premier awards program in the offshore energy industry. It is designed to highlight new technologies in the offshore energy sector for companies exhibiting at the Offshore Technology Conference.
Only exhibiting companies, including divisions and subdivisions, may apply.
Check back for updates—more details for 2027 OTC to come.
Congratulations to the 2026 Spotlight on New Technology® Award Winners
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) proudly announces the winners of the 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award, celebrating the boldest advances shaping the future of offshore energy. This year’s program highlights 17 breakthrough technologies—four from small businesses—that bring fresh thinking and real-world performance across drilling, completions, subsea systems, AI and more.
2026 Spotlight on New Technology Winners (alphabetical)
2026 Spotlight Small Business Winner (alphabetical)
Winning Technologies Receive:
Technology Criteria and Judging
Technologies to be considered for the Program must meet five general criteria—new, innovative, proven, broad interest, and significant impact. Both hardware and software technologies are applicable. Applications will be reviewed and evaluated by experts in the appropriate fields of technology. A committee made up of representatives from the OTC Board will judge the applications and determine the award recipients. Only information submitted in writing in the application will be considered by the judges.
Spotlight on New Technology - Small Business Award
In support and recognition of innovative technologies being developed by small businesses (less than 300 employees), applicants may chose the small business category during the application process.
These winners will receive the same benefits listed above, but with the added recognition as a “Small Business Award” winner. New technologies developed by small businesses will also be considered for the primary Spotlight on New Technology award.
Small Business Award Requirements
To be considered for the Small Business Award, your company must:
The Distinguished Achievement Awards are the most prestigious recognition in the offshore energy sector, honoring breakthroughs and leadership that shape the industry—from technology and operations to safety, sustainability, and engineering excellence. Each nomination celebrates work that leaves a lasting legacy.
Submission deadline: 15 September 2026