OPES 2026 — the Oman Petroleum & Energy Show — returns to the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre in Muscat on 18–20 May 2026, marking the biennial event’s return as the only fully integrated oil and gas exhibition in Oman covering upstream, midstream, and downstream operations under one roof. Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals, the 2026 edition opens against a sharply changed regional supply picture, with Oman’s LNG assets carrying new strategic weight following March’s disruption at Qatar’s Ras Laffan complex.
OPES 2026 — Key Details
Organised by CONNECT – Oman Exhibitions Organizing Company LLC, OPES has run biennially since 1998. The 2026 event takes place at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat — a 220,000 sqm facility with a 22,000 sqm exhibition hall, opened in 2016. The theme for this edition is “Winning Through Collaboration: Achieving Sustainable Energy Future.”
OPES 2026 is co-located with Oman Sustainability Week, a deliberate positioning that bridges the traditional hydrocarbons sector with Oman’s national diversification agenda under Oman Vision 2040, which targets $15 billion in renewable and low-carbon energy investment. Visitor registration is free.
What to Expect at OPES 2026
The event comprises seven distinct formats running concurrently across the three days. The International Exhibition brings together leading operators and service companies including PDO, OQ, Schlumberger, and Halliburton alongside international oil companies and the wider supply chain.
The SPE Conference, co-organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, runs a full technical programme covering E&P operations, natural gas, digitalisation, sustainability, enhanced oil recovery (EOR/IOR), carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), AI in energy, and local value added (LVA). Alongside this, OPES Talks offer open-format sessions from industry leaders on hydrogen, CCUS, and renewables integration in oil and gas operations.
Senior stakeholders will convene in the C-Level Roundtable — a closed-format dialogue between government officials, C-suite executives, and policy makers focused on decarbonisation strategies and energy security. The Digital Oil & Gas Zone provides dedicated floorspace for digital transformation technology providers. The programme is completed by a VIP Majlis networking forum, OPES Energy Awards, and a Project Showcase for companies presenting active development programmes.
Oman’s Energy Sector in 2026 — Why OPES Matters
Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) — the country’s leading upstream operator — anchors the event’s commercial and technical agenda. PDO operates Block 6, Oman’s principal producing asset, with shareholders comprising the Government of Oman (60%), Shell (34%), TotalEnergies (4%), and PTTEP (2%). The company has reduced GHG emissions from 12 million tonnes CO2e in 2019 to 10.7 million tonnes CO2e in 2024, targeting a 50% cut by 2030. EOR accounted for 19% of PDO’s oil production in 2025 and is projected to reach 28% by 2031. PDO has also signed an MoU with Shell to jointly study CCUS for blue hydrogen production on Block 10.
OQ, Oman’s integrated energy company, has set capex guidance of $800–900 million for its exploration and production arm in 2026. OQ’s trading subsidiary OQT has contracted to receive 750,000 tonnes per year from Oman LNG starting in 2026, for a four-year term. At Oman Sustainability Week 2025, OQ launched 300 MW of renewables projects with $2 billion in deals signed.
The Marsa LNG project — a TotalEnergies (80%) / OQ joint venture on Block 10 — is under development with 1 Mt/y capacity and electric liquefaction technology. It is designed to be the first LNG bunkering hub in the Middle East. Oman LNG at Qalhat, near Sur, receives gas via PDO’s 352km pipeline from Saih Rawl and is targeting a fourth LNG train by 2029. Oman holds approximately 5 billion barrels of oil reserves and 25 trillion cubic feet of proven gas. The disruption to Qatar’s Ras Laffan in March 2026 has sharpened global attention on Oman LNG as a regional supply alternative — context that will run through OPES 2026 whether formally on the agenda or not. For the broader supply picture, see our analysis of how LNG infrastructure is racing to keep up with demand in 2026.
Oman’s oil production runs at approximately 1 million barrels per day. For storage and terminal professionals working across the Middle East, OPES sits alongside events such as those covered in our Saudi Aramco terminals profile as a key reference point for regional infrastructure investment.
Who Should Attend OPES 2026
The event’s full value chain format makes it relevant across disciplines. Upstream engineers and E&P geoscientists will find the SPE Conference the primary draw. Midstream and pipeline operators, terminal and storage managers, and LNG professionals will have direct relevance through the exhibition floor and OPES Talks programme — particularly given current LNG supply dynamics in the region.
EPC contractors, equipment suppliers, digital technology providers, and HSE managers operating in Middle East markets will find both the exhibition and Project Showcase useful. Government and policy professionals tracking Oman’s Vision 2040 energy transition roadmap should prioritise the C-Level Roundtable. For companies evaluating market entry into Oman’s upstream or downstream sectors, OPES 2026 is the most concentrated access point available in the Omani market.
The intersection of hydrocarbons and sustainability at OPES — reinforced by the co-location with Oman Sustainability Week — also makes it relevant for professionals working on CCUS, green hydrogen, and low-carbon infrastructure projects. Operators benchmarking regional digital transformation should review our coverage of Aramco and Yokogawa’s autonomous AI control deployment at Fadhili for context on where GCC operators are heading.
OPES 2026 — Event Snapshot
| Event | Oman Petroleum & Energy Show (OPES 2026) |
|---|---|
| Dates | 18–20 May 2026 |
| Venue | Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC), Muscat, Oman |
| Organiser | CONNECT – Oman Exhibitions Organizing Company LLC |
| Theme | Winning Through Collaboration: Achieving Sustainable Energy Future |
| Co-located Events | SPE Conference (Society of Petroleum Engineers); Oman Sustainability Week |
| Patronage | Ministry of Energy and Minerals (H.E. Salim bin Nasser Al Aufi) |
| Registration | Free visitor registration |
| Website | omanpetroleumandenergyshow.com |
For storage and terminal professionals with active or planned exposure to the GCC market, OPES 2026 is the primary industry fixture for May. With Oman’s LNG and downstream infrastructure growing in regional significance and Vision 2040 driving sustained upstream and low-carbon investment, the Muscat event carries more weight in 2026 than in previous editions. Registration is free at omanpetroleumandenergyshow.com.
When and where is OPES 2026?
OPES 2026 takes place on 18–20 May 2026 at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat, Oman. The OCEC is a 220,000 sqm facility with a 22,000 sqm exhibition hall.
Who organises OPES 2026?
OPES 2026 is organised by CONNECT – Oman Exhibitions Organizing Company LLC, and is held under the patronage of Oman’s Ministry of Energy and Minerals. The co-located SPE Conference is organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers.
What is the theme of OPES 2026?
OPES 2026 is relevant to upstream E&P engineers, midstream and pipeline operators, LNG and terminal professionals, EPC contractors, equipment and digital technology suppliers, HSE managers, and government and policy professionals working in Omani and wider GCC energy markets. Visitor registration is free.
What other oil and gas events take place in the Middle East in 2026?
Key Middle East energy events in 2026 include the World Future Energy Summit (Abu Dhabi, January) and various events within the GCC throughout the year. OPES is the principal oil and gas industry event in Oman, running every two years since 1998.