Energy professionals reconvene at the Offshore Technology Conference held in Houston’s NRG Park, May 6-9, 2024.
Since 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has gathered thousands of experts from the oil and gas, solar, wind, hydrogen, and marine industries to discuss global energy advancements and needs. Last year, the theme was “Delivering the Future of Offshore Energy,” where drilling technology, digital transformation, decommissioning, and carbon capture, usage, and storage were key topics. OTC 2024 continues its future-focused thread with an aim to shift and drive the world’s energy mix by “Leading the Global Energy Evolution.” With more than 45 technical sessions, 450 technical presentations, 1,300 exhibitors, and 31,000 attendees, NRG Park will become a haven for knowledge exchange and idea sharing.
Leaders from BP, Shell, Chevron, Enauta, SLB, Geothermal Rising, and other top companies, academic and research institutions, and non-profit organizations will speak on today’s pressing topics and technologies throughout the Technical Program. There will also be a thread dedicated to offshore wind energy technology with speakers from Ørsted, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind, TotalEnergies, SBM Offshore, Technip Energies, and the U.S. Department of Energy.
The night before the event, the OTC board of directors will present the 2024 Distinguished Achievement Awards to Kerry J. Campbell for individual achievement and Petrobras’ Marlim and Campos Basin for institutional achievement. The board will also recognize the EnerGeo Alliance with a Special Citation. On May 7, OTC will celebrate the 2024 class of Emerging Leaders, young professionals demonstrating exceptional talents, commitment, and promise in the offshore energy sector.
“This year’s recipients embody the essence of what it means to be a young professional. Their commitment to excellence, relentless pursuit of knowledge, and unwavering passion for their work have set them apart. They have not only excelled in their field but have also shown remarkable leadership qualities, inspiring those around them to push beyond boundaries and explore new horizons,” said Alex Martinez, chairperson of the OTC board of directors.
Fluid power exhibitors and technology
On the fluid power side, close to 50 companies from around the globe will showcase their technologies on the exhibition floor. Last year, Bosch Rexroth was recognized as a Spotlight on New Technology Award Winner for its Hägglunds Atom gearless direct drive. This year, Hägglunds Quantum Power motor earned the award. The Hägglunds CB motor evolved into the Hägglunds Quantum, then the company added a connection block with more ports for faster speeds and higher efficiency. The Hägglunds Quantum Power is compact and achieves the power density required in mining and mobile applications.
“Revolutionizing the field is no easy task. It requires collaboration, intense consistency, and the brightest minds in the industry to drive innovation,” said Martinez.
Other exhibitors will display new and updated products, such as Famic Technologies’ Automation Studio 8.0, specifically intended for the design and simulation of multi-technology systems. Especially with the higher level of electrification of fluid power components and equipment, it places greater emphasis on features required for the design of hydraulic manifold blocks, training, and technical publications.
| Exhibitor | Booth |
| Accumulators, Inc. | 3705 |
| Alfagomma S.P.A. | 3638 |
| Bosch Rexroth Corp | 739 |
| Brennan Industries | 815 |
| CEJN North America | 4733 |
| Continental ContiTech | 2763 |
| Copper State Rubber | 2215 |
| Douce Hydro SAS France | 3139 |
| Enermech Ltd | 1739 |
| Evonik Corporation | 1555 |
| Famic Technologies Inc. | 2917 |
| G. W. Lisk Company | 1305 |
| G.P.M. International Inc. | 1501 |
| GP:50 NY Ltd. | 1255 |
| Hetronic USA | 707 |
| Hydraulics International, Inc. (HII) | 4701 |
| Hy-lok USA, Inc. | 2301 |
| Igus, Inc. | 415 |
| Innovative Fluid Power | 3039 |
| Kracht | 4151 |
| Lee Company, The | 2515 |
| MCM Sealing Inc. | 4741 |
| MFP Seals (Martin Fluid Power) | 2808 |
| Midwest Hose & Specialty | 718 |
| MP Filtri USA, Inc. | 1264 |
| PacSeal Hydraulics, Inc. | 2442 |
| PMT VALVES PVT LTD | 4738 |
| Pneumatic and Hydraulic | 3245 |
| PNEUMAX SPA | 3639 |
| Ralston Instruments | 1254 |
| Rota Engineering Limited | 1739 |
| Rotor Clip | 1402 |
| Sauer Compressors USA | 2147 |
| Smalley | 2514 |
| SMC Industries | 4922 |
| SPECIALTY FLUID COMPONENTS | 1243 |
| Spir Star Ltd. | 2101 |
| Stucchi USA, Inc | 2910 |
| SUCO ESI North America | 2804 |
| SunSource | 1421 |
| Swift Filters Inc. | 1761 |
| Uniflex of America LLC | 4760 |
| Wilkes and McLean, Ltd | 2322 |
Visit 2024.otcnet.org to learn more and register.
