In 2017, OTC will hold training courses, hosted by our sponsoring societies. The courses are one day in length and will be held at NRG Center, the same location as the technical sessions. The courses will be on the Saturday prior to OTC 2017, which runs 1–4 May. 

NRG Center
One NRG Park
Houston, Texas 77054

>> Registration for these courses is now available. 

At the registration link above, select the silver "Attendee" registration button. On the next page, under the "Attendees" section, select "Register Now." You can register for the conference at the same time you register for OTC Training Courses. You don't have to attend the conference in order to attend the courses, and vice versa.

Hosted by: Society of Petroleum Engineers
Date: 29 April

This OTC Training Course will demonstrate why fracpack technology has become popular as a sand control method. It will also cover some selected topics regarding the technology regarding the execution issues (e.g. TSO, NS-plots, & Calibration testing) and evaluation of the installed completion. More info.

Hosted by: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Date: 29 April

This OTC Training Course is designed to provide participants with a modern appreciation of the full spectrum of deep-water reservoirs, their mechanisms of transport and deposition, their stratigraphic architecture, their predictive characteristics, and their 3D heterogeneity. More info.

Hosted by: Society of Petroleum Engineers
Date: 29 April

This OTC Training Course will provide a high-level overview of how to perform subsea well abandonments. It will take the learner through the regulations and guidelines and different subsea well tree configurations. Attendees will review vessels and riser systems available to safely conduct subsea well abandonment operations. The course will also include discussion of lower and upper wellbore abandonment best practices, different deployment methods and downhole tool selections. More info.

Hosted by: American Association of Petroleum Geologists
Date: 29 April

This OTC Training Course is based on the systematic, comparative interpretation of modern, long offset, regional seismic profiles with time and depth migration and several suites of selected 3D data in the deep-water realm from around the world. More info.

Hosted by: Society of Petroleum Engineers
Date: 29 April

This OTC Training Course will provide participants with tools, techniques, and knowledge for immediate use to help operators maintain project value through sustainability. Attendees will learn how to apply these tools to:

• better manage sustainability risks
• reduce sustainability delays
• maintain or increase ROI while enhancing industry reputation 
• mitigate sustainability impacts

More info.

WHAT: Oil and Gas Overview Course
WHEN: 28 April
WHO: Hosted by IPAA with proceeds benefitting our Educational Foundation
WHERE: NRG Center | Room 206

Outside of the five OTC Training Courses listed above, the Independent Petroleum Association of America is offering an Oil & Gas Overview Course on Friday, April 28.

The course is recommended for oil and gas company employees, suppliers, contractors, attorneys, accountants, landmen, bankers, investors, traders, insurers, regulators, etc. and qualifies for CPD, CPE, RL, RPL, and CPL credits. It has an upstream focus with some midstream information and will thoroughly cover industry structure, petroleum geology and exploration, mineral rights and leasing, drilling and completion, and development and production operations. Separate registration is required through IPAA. Visit their website, read the review, and register today. For questions contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

All official OTC hotels have handicap facilities. More information about the hotels is available when you register.

Review the list of official hotels:

Book your hotel arrangements through OTC’s official provider, Experient, and receive complimentary shuttle service to and from NRG Park. Match your hotel above with the corresponding shuttle routes. 

***Parking is cash only***

If you decide to park at NRG Park, please allow plenty of time for the extra traffic around the area during OTC. Nearby parking fills up quickly. After midmorning, consider exiting on South Main and park in the yellow or green lot. A complimentary tram service is available to take you to the OTC entrance.

The parking fee is USD 12 per entry. Vehicles with permits may leave and return between 0600–1900 hours, Monday–Thursday, but not overnight.

Exhibitors may purchase parking passes at USD 60 each. Passes allows in/out privileges during move-in, show and move-out days.  Exhibitor parking must be purchased through the NRG Park website.  

In addition, NRG Park currently allows Uber to pick up and drop off in the Teal Lot near the Methodist Training Center bubble.  

Handicap Parking
NRG Park has ample handicap parking spaces located in the following lots: Red Lot 4; Orange Lot 10; and Blue Lot 16.

Driving Directions to NRG Park
NRG Park is located within the inner loop of the southern portion of Interstate Loop 610 between Kirby Drive and Fannin Street. 

From the North or Bush (IAH) Airport
Take Hwy. 59 (south) to Hwy. 288 (south)
Take Hwy. 288 (south) and exit Old Spanish Trail or Holly Hall; turn right
Turn left on Fannin or Kirby (if taking Old Spanish Trail)

From the South or Hobby (HOU) Airport
Take I-45 (north) to 610 (west)
Take 610 (west) to Kirby exit; turn right

From the East
Take I-10 (west) to 610 (south)
Take 610 (south) to Kirby exit; turn right

From the West
Take I-10 (east) to 610 (south)
Take 610 (south) to South Main exit; turn left
Turn right on Westridge or Murworth

Take METRORail to NRG Park to avoid on-site traffic. METRO offers convenient Park & Ride services from locations throughout the city.

From the Fannin South Park & Ride, hop on the train and ride to the next stop. Then you’re at NRG Park Station – your destination for OTC! Trains run every six minutes. View directions.

OTC attendees receive a discounted fare with SuperShuttle. SuperShuttle ticket counters are located in the baggage claim area of Bush Intercontinental (IAH) and Houston Hobby (HOU) airports. Tickets may also be purchased on-site at the Airport Shuttle Desk in Lobby D of NRG Center.

Make your roundtrip reservation online (book via this link to receive 10% savings from the rates listed below).

Taxi service between George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and NRG Park is approximately USD 60; service between William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and NRG Park is approximately USD 40. Cab sharing is permitted with a maximum of four passengers per cab. Visit the Houston Visitors site for a list of taxi companies and fare estimates.

Review our visa information when planning your travel to OTC. You can automatically generate an invitation letter to assist with your visa application. 

Learn how changes in US entry requirements might impact you:

• Even for nationals of a Visa Waiver Program (VWP) country, you may still need to apply for a visa if you have visited Iran, Sudan, Syria, Libya, Somalia or Yemen on or after 1 March 2011.
• A valid ESTA approval is required for all VWP travelers who are entering the US by air or sea.
• Check if your departure airport is one of 10 international airports where electronic devices larger than a smartphone will not be allowed as a carry-on item into the US. 

Tip: For visitors arriving to the US via Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), take advantage of our dedicated OTC line in the Immigration Hall. 

OTC offers key insights by global experts on technological advances, safety and environmentally focused solutions, and economic and regulatory impacts. 

Browse the 2017 technical program online
Including technical sessions, panels, breakfasts/luncheons, networking events,
and The Next Wave

Hear from OTC Program Committee Chairperson Charles Knobloch on the themes and trends which will be woven throughout the program. 

Updates on World-Class Projects: Low oil prices create the demand for game-changing, lower cost methods, resulting in an environment rich for breakthrough technologies. These advancements fundamentally change what we do – and OTC is the stage where it is presented.

Strategies for Adapting to a Lower Priced Environment: Addressing the effective use of technology and standardization to reduce costs.

New Developments in Major Offshore Basins: Major changes are underway in Mexico and Brazil concerning regulation and development of offshore resources.

Safety and Risk Management: While the transition to a lower cost is critical to the industry, safety and environmental responsibility remain the cornerstones of success.

Offshore Renewable Energy: Designing and developing offshore renewable energy structures and infrastructure.

Digital Revolution: Looking closely at big data and the growing importance of cybersecurity.

To access the historical OTC library of technical papers and presentations click here.

>> You can also browse the OTC 2016 technical program online.

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) is where energy professionals meet to exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for offshore resources and environmental matters.

Founded in 1969, OTC’s flagship conference is held annually at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston. OTC has expanded technically and globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brasil, OTC Asia and d5.

OTC is sponsored by 13 industry organizations and societies, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program. OTC also has endorsing and supporting organizations.

Browse the OTC 2016 technical program for a glimpse of the learning opportunities. The OTC 2017 technical program will be available in early 2017

OTC gives you access to leading-edge technical information, the industry’s largest equipment exhibition, and valuable new professional contacts. Here’s how:

• Quality: Technical program selected by knowledgeable and experienced professionals.
• Value: See ground-breaking innovations and meet the leading providers of products and services in just four days.
• Convenience: 174 nonstop flights, world-class venues and hotels, and nearby public transportation.
• Easy to Plan: Always the first full week of May every year.
• Networking: Professionals from 120+ countries are there.
• In the World’s Energy Capital: Combine OTC with client meetings, business proposals, and company training.
• Investing Back in the Industry: OTC’s sponsoring organizations use revenue to provide many other important programs for its members, such as training and technical journals.
• Always Something New: Encounter different languages being spoken, never-seen-before technologies, and C-suite speakers that you might not hear anywhere else.

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