NOG targets 1,000 technical papers to drive Nigeria’s energy inve

Nigeria’s oil and gas industry is seeking stronger technological solutions, operational efficiency and technical capacity to support investment across the energy value chain, with NOG Energy Week opening submissions for its 2027 Technical Seminar and targeting more than 1,000 research papers.

The initiative is expected to provide a platform for engineers, researchers, academics and energy professionals to showcase practical innovations capable of addressing operational bottlenecks, improving asset performance, strengthening infrastructure and unlocking greater value from Nigeria’s energy resources.

The call for papers covers 14 technical categories spanning upstream, midstream and downstream operations, as well as emerging technologies and cross-cutting issues affecting the industry’s competitiveness.

The organisers said the programme would promote the exchange of research, field experience and practical knowledge, with particular emphasis on solutions that can translate into improved industry performance, investment opportunities and technological development.

The upstream categories cover geoscience, field development, drilling and asset management, while midstream submissions will address infrastructure, facilities, supply and pipeline transportation, shipping and marine services.

Other areas include downstream infrastructure, power generation and industrialisation, alongside artificial intelligence, digital transformation, decarbonisation, health, safety, security and environment (HSSE), project management, finance and people development.

The breadth of the categories reflects the industry’s growing need to combine technical innovation with investment discipline, particularly as operators face pressure to improve production efficiency, optimise capital expenditure, reduce operational 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 contributions demonstrated the depth of technical expertise available across Nigeria’s energy industry, including among practising engineers and students.

He emphasised the importance of technical knowledge and human capital development in sustaining the industry’s growth, noting that skilled professionals remained central to translating technological advances into operational improvements.

Portfolio and Country Director, dmg Nigeria, Wemimo Oyelana, said the programme was designed to give professionals working on practical industry challenges an opportunity to share their experience 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 organisers have fixed December 18, 2026, as the deadline for submission of abstracts, which must not exceed 500 words and are to be submitted through the NOG Energy Week website.

Selected papers will be presented at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre, Abuja, on June 29 and 30, 2027.

The organisers are targeting more than 1,000 submissions for the next edition, encouraging eligible professionals to contribute research findings, technical innovations and practical solutions for consideration.

For Nigeria’s energy industry, the importance of the seminar lies in the potential to bridge the gap between technical research and commercial application. Improvements in drilling technology, asset management, pipeline integrity, and digital monitoring and project execution could help reduce operating expenses, limit production disruptions and improve returns on investments.

Similarly, advances in artificial intelligence, decarbonisation and energy infrastructure could strengthen the industry’s ability to respond to changing global investment requirements while improving the efficiency and sustainability of domestic operations.

However, the ultimate value of the initiative will depend on how effectively the ideas presented are adopted by operators, investors and other industry stakeholders.

Beyond the number of submissions, the critical measure of success will be the extent to which the research and innovations generate practical solutions, improve productivity and strengthen Nigeria’s competitiveness as an investment destination in the global energy market.