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Panel Session 5: Advancing Offshore Potential: Innovation in Deepwater and Subsea Systems

Wednesday, 24 June
Fuji Ballroom
Executive Plenary/Panel Session

Offshore resources remain a cornerstone for global energy supply, with continued opportunities in deepwater and subsea developments. This panel will explore how innovation is enabling more efficient, cost-effective, and resilient offshore operations. Discussions will focus on evolving development strategies, subsea technologies, digitilisation and automation, operational efficiencies, safety, and the role of offshore assets in supporting both energy security and future system integration.

Moderators
Ibrahim Fahmy, Professor, NAOME Department - University of Strathclyde
Speakers
Thomas Gauthero, VP Drillling & Wells - TotalEnergies
Troy Fraske, Project General Manager Subsea, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkiye and MENA regions - BP
Rod Smith, Technical Director - SLB
Claus Meyer, Vice President Caspian and Black Sea - NOV
Fatih Karakaya, Offshore Operations Director - TP-OTC