Call for Papers

We invite energy professionals, researchers, and technology leaders to submit paper proposals that explore innovative solutions, emerging challenges, and transformative technologies shaping the energy sector.

GOTECH 2026 is set to bring together global expertise across the upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors.

Topics include digital transformation, AI and automation, sustainability, decarbonisation, asset integrity, data analytics, operational efficiency and much more.

Be part of a global platform driving the future of energy!

1. Innovative Exploration and Production (E&P)

Geoscience Innovations
Reservoir Engineering Innovations

2. Cutting-Edge Drilling and Completions

Smart Drilling Technologies
Completion and Intervention Technologies

3. Advanced Production and Operations Assurance

Production Optimisation Innovations
Field Development Technologies

4. Artificial Intelligence and Digital Transformation

AI and ML in Oil and Gas
Digital Technologies and Innovations
IoT and Edge Computing
Advanced Cybersecurity Technologies

5. Research and Development (R&D)

EOR Techniques and Innovations
Innovative R&D Projects

6. Integrity Management

Well Integrity Innovations
Pipeline and Equipment Integrity

7. Surface Facilities and Pipelines

Innovations in Facilities Management
Simultaneous Operations (SIMOPS)

8. Project Management and Operational Excellence

Innovative Project Management
Operational Excellence Innovations

9. Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Best Practices

Safety Innovations
Health Stewardship
Environmental Stewardship
ESG Roadmaps

10. Talent Management and Academia

Innovative Talent Practices
Skillset Transformation

11. Innovation in Sustainability and Energy Transition

Sustainable Energy Innovations
AI for Sustainability
Innovation in Energy Transition

12. Unconventional Resources

Innovations in Unconventional Resources

13. Carbon Management and Reduction Technologies

Advanced Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS)
Carbon Reduction Strategies

14. Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology

Nanotechnology Applications
Innovative Materials
Non-Metallic Solutions

15. Automation and Robotics

Robotics and Drones in Oil and Gas
Automation Technologies

16. Circular Economy in Oil and Gas

Waste to Value Technologies
Sustainable Resource Management

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Paper Proposal Information

Please note that abstract submissions should be formatted into four (4) specific paragraphs:

Objectives/Scope: Please list the objectives and/or scope of the proposed paper. (25-75 words)
Methods, Procedures, Process: Briefly explain your overall approach, including your methods, procedures and process. (75-100 words)
Results, Observations, Conclusions: Please describe the results, observations and conclusions of the proposed paper. (100-200 words)
Novel/Additive Information: Please explain how this paper will present novel (new) or additive information to the existing body of literature that can be of benefit to and/or add to the state of knowledge in the petroleum industry. (25-75 words)

The following guidelines apply:

DO NOT include title or author information in your abstract
Word Minimum: 225
Word Maximum: 450

ORCiD ID

SPE is adopting ORCiD (Open Researcher and Contributer ID), a widely accepted unique identifier for authors, giving them control over their content and eliminating ambiguities. All SPE authors will be required to have an ORCiD.

Anyone can register an ORCiD ID for themselves for free using a simple online registration form on the orcid.org website. The initial process takes less than 2 minutes. Once created SPE members can also add their ORCiD iD to their SPE member profile.

If you already have an ORCiD ID, please add it to your SPE Member/Customer Profile. Login to SPE.org and update your profile today!

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General Guidelines

Obtain the necessary clearance from your management, your partners, and customers BEFORE submission
Authors whose paper proposals are accepted will be required to provide a manuscript for inclusion in the conference proceedings.
Authors who do not submit a manuscript and the associated publication forms by the manuscript due date will be withdrawn from the program and will not be allowed to present per SPE’s No Paper, No Podium policy
If accepted, your paper proposal may be published, as submitted, in conference information media, including on the SPE website.
An agreement to present a paper at this SPE conference carries an obligation to participate in the event. Please review SPE's Author Guidelines for Papers.

A Word on Commercialism

SPE has a stated policy against use of commercial trade names, company logos, or text that is commercial in tone in the paper title, text, or presentation slides. Use of such terms will result in careful scrutiny by the Program Committee in the evaluation of paper proposals, and the presence of commercialism in the paper will result in it being withdrawn from the program.

Plagiarism Check

In an effort to further improve SPE’s technical quality standards, all submitted papers will be checked for plagiarism.

Author Resources

If you are interested in writing a paper, SPE has a variety of resources to help you contribute to the knowledge and future of the upstream oil and gas industry.

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