By Our Correspondent
NOG Energy Week has called for submissions of more than 1,000 technical papers for its 2027 Technical Seminar, as part of efforts to promote technological innovation, enhance operational efficiency and attract fresh investment into Nigeria’s oil and gas industry.
The initiative is expected to bring together engineers, researchers, academics and other energy professionals to showcase innovative ideas and practical solutions to challenges across the energy value chain.
The seminar will focus on improving asset performance, strengthening energy infrastructure and maximising Nigeria’s energy resources to enhance the industry’s competitiveness and investment prospects.
The call for papers covers 14 technical categories spanning upstream, midstream and downstream operations, alongside emerging technologies and other critical areas of the energy sector.
According to the organisers, the platform will facilitate the exchange of research findings, industry experiences and technical expertise, with particular emphasis on innovations capable of improving productivity, creating investment opportunities and accelerating technological advancement.
The upstream categories include geoscience, field development, drilling and asset management, while midstream submissions will cover infrastructure, facilities, supply, pipeline transportation, shipping and marine services.
Other areas include downstream infrastructure, power generation and industrialisation, artificial intelligence, digital transformation, decarbonisation, health, safety, security and environment (HSSE), project management, finance and human capital development.
The broad scope reflects the industry’s growing need for technological solutions and improved investment strategies as operators seek to increase production, optimise capital expenditure, reduce operating costs and strengthen the reliability of energy infrastructure.
Asset Operations Support at TotalEnergies EP Nigeria, Razaq Shuaib, who reviewed submissions for the previous edition, said the papers showcased the depth of technical expertise within Nigeria’s energy industry, particularly among professionals and students.
He emphasised the importance of technical knowledge and human capital development to the industry’s long-term growth, noting that skilled professionals remained essential to translating technological advancements into tangible operational improvements.
Similarly, Portfolio and Country Director of dmg Nigeria, Wemimo Oyelana, said the programme was designed to provide professionals working to address practical industry challenges with an opportunity to share their experiences and findings with a wider audience.
“We built this programme to reach the people actually solving problems in the field and providing them with a platform to share what they are learning within the wider industry. If you have worked through something the industry needs to hear about, this is the platform for it,” Oyelana said.
The deadline for abstract submissions is December 18, 2026, with applicants required to submit abstracts of no more than 500 words through the NOG Energy Week website.
Successful applicants will present their papers at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, on June 29 and 30, 2027.
The organisers have set a target of more than 1,000 submissions and urged qualified professionals to contribute research, technological innovations and practical solutions that could advance the industry.
The initiative comes amid growing pressure on Nigeria’s energy sector to improve operational performance, attract new capital and strengthen its competitiveness in the global energy market.
Advances in drilling technology, asset management, pipeline integrity, digital monitoring and project execution could help operators lower operating costs, minimise production disruptions and improve investment returns.
Similarly, innovations in artificial intelligence, decarbonisation and energy infrastructure could position the industry to respond more effectively to changing global investment expectations while promoting efficiency and sustainability in domestic operations.
However, the ultimate value of the seminar will depend on how effectively the research findings and innovations presented are translated into practical applications by industry operators, investors and other stakeholders.
Beyond meeting its submission target, the success of the initiative will be determined by its capacity to generate commercially viable solutions, improve industry productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s position as an attractive destination for investment in the global energy sector.
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