MUSCAT: The Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES) formally began at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) on Monday under the auspices of His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad al Said, Chairman of the Central Bank of Oman Board of Governors.
The inauguration was also attended by key officials from various ministries, top-level executives from global companies, and other industry leaders. The three-day forum is being conducted under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy & Minerals and hosted by Petroleum Development Oman (PDO).
Eng Salim bin Nasser al Aufi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy & Minerals, said: “The Oman Petroleum & Energy Show is a national event that has, over the years, become a respected platform for the oil and gas industry across the region. This year’s conference theme reflects the major developments happening not only in the Sultanate of Oman, but in the wider region. Oman has made significant advancements in IOR/EOR methods, offshore drilling and field development, digitalisation and artificial intelligence, and these will be debated and shared by leading experts through panel sessions, technical discussions, and presentations at the SPE Conference at OPES.”
A key highlight of the event is conference organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) with a fine selection of highly acclaimed experts. The participants will convene to exchange ideas, share industry insights, and drive engagement through informative discussions and technical presentations on key topics shaping the current and future needs of the energy industry.
Themed ‘Shaping the Future of the Energy Industry’, the conference will be chaired by Dr Saleh al Anboori, Director-General of Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Energy and Minerals. An Executive Plenary Session will focus on ‘How the Petroleum Industry is Preparing itself for the Era of Decarbonisation and Energy Transition’. Other engaging features of the conference agenda include four panel sessions, an Energy Think-Tank session, 28 technical and knowledge sharing ePoster sessions, and an OPES Awards Showcase Pavilion.
Dr Bader al Kharusi, PDO Oil North Director and Programme Committee Chairperson said, “We are indeed delighted to act as the host organisation of this prestigious event and are confident that all participants and visitors to the exhibition will find it to be a truly rewarding and fulfilling experience. OPES 2022 brings together the very best the Oman hydrocarbons sector has to offer. As we work together to support Oman Vision 2040 by reducing our carbon footprint, embracing technological innovation on an unprecedented scale, and operating more efficiently, it is evident that the Sultanate of Oman’s energy industry is taking monumental strides in its energy transition to a sustainable economy with net-zero emissions. The upcoming event will showcase many examples of how operators are delivering excellence, growth, and sustainable value creation within and well beyond our industry.”
OPES will also host a Digital Oil and Gas Zone featuring Digital Oil and Gas Talks that will unite senior executives, service providers, contractors and related suppliers, technology innovators, and industry experts to develop business ideas and exchange thoughts on revolutionising the oil and gas industry with an emphasis on increasing profitability through sustainable measures.