Nigeria’s Minister Of State Petroleum Resources(Oil) To Declare Open Nigerian Pavillion At OTC, May 5th, As PETAN Unveils Program Of Activities Ahead Of Houston Event.

The petroleum technology association of Nigeria, has announced program for the 2025 edition of the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) under the Nigerian Pavilion powered by the association on behalf of the Nigerian National Petroleum (NNPC) Ltd. and Nigeria’s Ministry of Petroleum Resources .

Under the Central Theme of the event: “Africa’s Energy Renaissance: Leveraging Innovation and Natural Gas for Sustainable Development”, according to a press statement by PETAN provides another opportunity to gather powerful industry players to the OTC, a gathering the statement says is the largest and most important event for the global energy industry which attracts thousands of exhibitors and visitors from around the world to Houston, Texas, USA.

A detailed breakdown of the event’s line-up as announced by PETAN Conference Chairman, Engr. Ibe Chubby Ibe and Publicity Secretary, Dr. Innocent Akuvue, gave the following outline as activities for each of the days.

Day 1 (Monday, 5th May 2025) will feature a formal opening of the Nigerian Pavilion at the NRG Park, Houston TX by Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri, and will be supported by the CEO of Chevron Nigeria, Mr. Jim Swartz, PETAN Executives led by the Chairman, Engr. Wole Ogunsanya, and the Managing Directors of International Oil Companies, Independent Oil companies, and other key industry stakeholders. This will leave the Nigerian Pavilion open for the duration of the conference from 5th to 8th May.

Day 2 (Tuesday, 6th May 2025) according to the release will feature a Luncheon and Panel Session on the theme, “Harnessing Nigeria’s Gas Potential for Domestic Utilization and Global Export Market” at the Wyndham Hotel (formerly Crowne Plaza Hotel).

The panel will be made up of IOCs and NOCs from across the African continent and designed to attract Several industry leaders and decision makers who would be speaking on important and topical issues impacting the local industry, with an audience that will include the Ministers of Petroleum Resources(Gas, and Oil), Executives of International and national oil companies, and industry stakeholders from across Africa.

Evening of the same day, the Nigerian Oil Industry Awards Dinner and Cocktail will hold to honor outstanding companies and individuals in the African Oil Industry and network with international business partners whilst also promoting the African culture at the global conference.

Day 3 of the conference (Wednesday, 7th May 2025), will have
the African Content Collaboration Session on the theme, “Local Content Development and Partnerships for Africa’s Energy Sustainability” and will take place at the Wyndham (formerly Crowne Plaza Hotel). The panel will include African Oil & Gas Service Providers and Regulators.

Day 4 (Thursday, 8th May 2025) will feature a Networking Golf Tournament at Quail Valley Golf Course in Missouri City, Texas.

To participate, please contact the PETAN Secretariat via secretariat@petan.org or call +234 705 999 2225 or +2348037255190.