OTC 2027 Call for Paper Proposals | Submit Your Abstract

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.

OTC 2027 Call for Proposals Opens 28 May

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 2027 and help move the industry forward with your knowledge and ideas.

As an OTC 2027 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

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.

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

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

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

OTC 2027 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.

Renewables, Sustainability and Marine Mining

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

Exploration, Field Development and Subsurface Engineering

Megaprojects
Field Development, Planning and Execution
Geotechnical Engineering, Site Characterization and Metocean Survey
Geoscience and Subsurface Interpretation
Reservoir Engineering and Characterization
Unconventional and Enhanced Recovery
Exploration and Emerging Basins

Drilling, Completion

Offshore Drilling Technologies
Well Completion and Stimulation

Production Systems

Materials and Corrosion Technologies
Flow Assurance and Production Chemistry
Production Operations
Topside Systems
Subsea Systems
Integrity Inspection, and Life Extension
Decommissioning and Abandonment

Offshore Structures, Pipelines, and Installation

FPSO, Floaters and Mooring Systems
Offshore Pipelines and Risers
Modularization, Fabrication and Installation

Offshore Digitalization and AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning
Digital Twins
Data Science and Cloud Platform

Automation and Electrification

Automation, Robotics, and Subsea IoT
Offshore Electrification

LNG Solutions

FLNG, Export Terminals, Advanced Carrier Technologies

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

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

Join the world’s premier offshore energy event, 3–5 May 2027 in Houston, Texas. Submit your paper proposal and share your technical solutions, innovations, and insights with a global audience.

OTC 2027 will explore the latest trends, challenges, and advancements shaping the future of offshore energy.

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

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huyen

Program Committee Chair

Huyen Bui
Senior Geophysicist
Shell Oil Company

Fernando Mendez

Program Committee Vice Chair

Fernando Mendes
Pre-Salt Subsea Well Construction Program Manager
Petrobras

Call for Proposals

CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPENING SOON

WELCOME TO THE PREMIER DESTINATION FOR OFFSHORE ENERGY PROFESSIONALS!