With various mega-projects being initiated and realised, the Sultanate of Oman is
gearing up for a
transformational change in the energy sector. The Oman Petroleum & Energy Show
(OPES) was inaugurated on
Monday by His Highness Sayyid Taimur bin Asaad bin Tariq al Said, Chairman of the
Central Bank of Oman
Board of Governors in the presence of key officials from various ministries,
top-level executives from
global companies, and other industry leaders. Conducted under the patronage of the
Ministry of Energy &
Minerals and hosted by Petroleum Development Oman, the event is taking place at the
Oman Convention &
Exhibition Centre from 21–23 March. The exhibition is organised by Petroleum
Development Oman (PDO) and
features a special conference which is organised by the Society of Petroleum
Engineers (SPE). This
one-of-a-kind show will serve the entire oil and gas industry and lay a keen
emphasis on the future of
energy.
Some of the key sponsors of the event include Main Sponsor—bp; Principal
Sponsor—OQ; Titanium
Sponsor—Oman Shell; Diamond Sponsor—Eni; Platinum Sponsor—Baker
Hughes, Halliburton, Oxy, and
Schlumberger.
The opening ceremony witnessed remarks from Saleh Al Anboori, Conference
Chairperson, Director-General
of Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Energy and Minerals,
Sultanate of Oman; Sayyid
Khalid bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Chairman, CONNECT, SABCO Group, and Kamel Ben-Naceur,
2022 SPE President,
Chief Executive Officer, Nomadia Energy Consulting. The ceremony was followed by the
OPES Awards
Presentation that recognises companies that have made significant advancements and
achieved excellence
in major industrial fronts.
While OPES will serve as an effective business and networking platform for energy
professionals, oil and
gas companies, policy and decision-makers, and stakeholders, a key highlight of the
event is the
conference that is organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). Themed
‘Shaping the Future of
the Energy Industry’, the conference will be chaired by Saleh Al Anboori,
Director-General of
Exploration and Production of Oil and Gas, Ministry of Energy and Minerals,
Sultanate of Oman.
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.
The conference agenda will feature an Industry Dialogue Session themed
‘Shaping the Future of the Energy
Industry’. 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 4 panel sessions, an Energy Think Tank session, 28 technical and knowledge
sharing ePoster
sessions, and an OPES Awards Showcase Pavilion.
Commenting on OPES, His Excellency, Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi, Undersecretary of the
Ministry of Energy &
Minerals, Sultanate of Oman 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, but in the wider
region. Oman has made significant advancements in IOR/EOR methods, offshore drilling
and field
development, digitalization 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.”
Highlighting PDO’s involvement in the event, 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’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 revolutionizing
the oil and gas
industry with an emphasis on increasing profitability through sustainable measures.
The Sultanate has achieved significant progress in line with its energy vision to
attain a green and
circular economy that places sustainability at its core. Through national level,
industry-leading events
like OPES, the country will continue to stay committed to its goal of achieving
energy independence
while effectively developing resources such as renewable energy to lower production
costs and enhance
competitive elements in economic sectors.
It is worth noting that a special pre-conference seminar on current and advanced
Enhanced Oil Recovery
(EOR) took place on 20 March. Additionally, The OPES 2022 Young Leaders Forum, an
important feature of
the conference, will take place on 22 March and provide young professionals with key
insights on
trending topics and industry challenges while also offering a platform for them to
learn more about
innovative ideas and pioneering initiatives from experts and senior executives.
For more information on the exhibition, visit www.omanpetroleumandenergyshow.com and
for the conference, visit go.spe.org/OPES22.