The Offshore Technology Conference Asia (OTC Asia) 2026 opened today at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Center, convening global energy leaders, technology innovators, policymakers, and industry professionals to address opportunities and exchange insights shaping the future of energy.
Hosted by Petronas, OTC Asia reaffirms its position as a premier international platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and technology advancement across the offshore energy sector.
The program hosts strategic dialogues on global energy trends, alongside panel and technical sessions examining emerging offshore technologies and operational best practices. An expansive exhibition showcases innovations in advanced upstream solutions, digitalization, low-carbon approaches, and offshore renewables.
Delivering the keynote address at the opening ceremony, Petronas President and Group Chief Executive Officer, Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik, said, “The escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf have underscored beyond doubt the importance of an energy system that is resilient, secure, and reliable. As the world grapples with the long-term impact of an energy crisis, it is imperative that all stakeholders to the system—from policymakers, producers and consumers, utilities and logistics, and certainly technology and service providers—remain steadfast, if not further amplify, their collaborative efforts to safeguard this ecosystem.
“Even as we channel our resources to address the short-term criticalities of those we serve, due consideration must also be given to long-term priorities to insulate the industry against shocks such as the one we are contending with today. At Petronas, we believe the key imperatives to this end lie in acceleration of supply, diversification of pathways, and integration with adjacent sectors to safely and responsibly provide accessible, affordable, and abundant energy for economies in pursuit of economic development and national security.”
“This year’s theme of Excellence in Asia: Advancing Energy Responsibly reflects the direction our industry must take. As global energy systems evolve, Asia stands at the forefront of delivering practical, scalable solutions that balance energy security, affordability, and decarbonization. Excellence today means not only technical achievement, but disciplined execution, collaboration across value chains, and a clear commitment to responsible progress,” said Dan McConnell, chair of the OTC Board of Directors.
The event most notably features leadership dialogues helmed by executive leaders, including Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab, chief operating officer and executive vice president & CEO, Upstream, Petronas; Awang Lazuardi, president director and CEO, Pertamina Hulu Energi; Montri Rawanchaikul, chief executive officer, PTTEP; Wang Zhen, president, Energy Economics Research Institute, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC); Peter Larden, senior vice president, upstream conventional & heavy oil, ExxonMobil; Richard Howe, executive vice president, conventional oil & gas (COG), upstream, Shell; Guillame Chalmin, senior vice president of customer lines, TotalEnergies; Ryosuke Tsugaru, senior manging executive officer and chief low carbon fuel officer, JERA; Sushil Purohit, group chief executive officer, Gentari; Youngkyu Ahn, executive vice president and chief technology officer, Samsung Heavy Industries; Saravan Penubarthi, chief technology officer, AIQ; Amerino Gatti, executive vice president, oilfield services & equipment, Baker Hughes; Shannon Slocum, executive vice president and chief operating officer, Halliburton; Steve Gassen, executive vice president of geographies, SLB; and Jonathan Landes, president, subsea, TechnipFMC.
Under the theme “Excellence in Asia: Advancing Energy Responsibly,” the region is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation and progress, with a program that reflects both regional priorities and international energy developments. The agenda emphasizes advancements to enhance energy accessibility, strengthen upstream oil and gas, and optimize midstream infrastructure, while also engaging with global efforts in decarbonization, digitalization, and offshore renewables.
Breakthroughs in exploration, deepwater operations, drilling automation, CCUS, hydrogen, and new energies illustrate Asia’s commitment to advancing technology, while the integration of automation, robotics and smart digital fields demonstrates how efficiency and resilience are being redefined across the sector.
Innovations in LNG, workforce development, data-driven operations, advances in subsea technologies, and asset integrity management provide further insights into how the sector is driving technical excellence. In addition, focus on marginal and mature fields and the evolving practices of decommissioning highlight Asia’s adaptability and innovation across the full life cycle of energy projects.
Featuring a large-scale industry event and exhibition of 205 exhibitors, participating companies also include AFED Digital, Baker Hughes, Elsa, Deleum, ENEOS Xplora, Eni, Hibiscus Petroleum, Inpex, Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering, McDermott, MISC, Mubadala Energy, Qnity, Rosenxt, SumiSaujana, Technip Energies, TechnipFMC, Vantris Energy, Wasco, Weatherford, Yinson, and more.
Playing a central role in industry development, OTC Asia is complemented by the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program, The Next Wave for emerging leaders, the Energy Education University Program, and the High School Energy Education Workshop for students and teachers. Together, these efforts demonstrate a commitment to broadening participation, strengthening skills, and preparing the future industry for the evolving demands of offshore technology and energy exploration.
For the next 2 days, OTC Asia 2026 will continue with vital business and technical exchanges, alongside its extensive showcase of innovative, cutting-edge technologies and services.
For more information about OTC Asia 2026 and to register to attend, please visit https://www.otcasia.org/.