{"id":29230,"date":"2026-10-02T18:52:47","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=29230"},"modified":"2026-10-02T18:52:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T14:52:48","slug":"gotech-2026-concludes-in-dubai-with-strong-global-participation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/?p=29230&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"GOTECH 2026 Concludes in Dubai with Strong Global Participation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The Gas &amp; Oil Technology Conference and Exhibition (GOTECH 2026) concluded at Dubai World Trade Centre following three days of technical sessions and high-level discussions that brought together energy leaders, industry experts, researchers and technology companies from around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dubaimagazine.net\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/IMG_8067.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29231\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Hosted by Dragon Oil in collaboration with the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), GOTECH 2026 was held under the theme \u201cEnergising the Future through Leadership, Innovation, Sustainability, AI, and Talent,\u201d with a strong focus on artificial intelligence, innovation, sustainability, operational efficiency and talent development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">Abdulkarim Ahmed AlMaazmi, Chairperson of GOTECH 2026 and Chief Executive Officer of Dragon Oil, said: \u201cThe strong global participation at GOTECH 2026 reflects the importance of collaboration and knowledge exchange in advancing a more innovative, efficient and sustainable energy industry. We believe technology and AI create their greatest impact when combined with human expertise and talent capable of turning innovation into tangible results.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The event welcomed more than 2,600 participants representing 1,206 companies from 70 countries, alongside 40 exhibitors and 11 sponsors. The conference also received approximately 1,300 technical papers from around the world, with 250 selected for presentation and discussion across 52 specialised sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The technical programme addressed key priorities shaping the future of the energy sector, including artificial intelligence, machine learning and digital transformation, alongside well integrity, sustainable well design, water injection, reservoir analysis, carbon dioxide leakage monitoring and operational optimisation in complex environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">The final day highlighted advanced applications of AI and digital technologies, including solutions to optimise operational shutdowns, predict geothermal energy potential, detect downhole obstructions in gas wells and identify internal valve leakage. Sessions also explored the use of AI and data analytics to improve equipment-failure diagnostics and enhance operational efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">GOTECH 2026 also featured high-level discussions with industry leaders and CEOs on the future of the oil and gas industry and the global forces shaping the sector. 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