From Oil and Gas to Offshore Wind: Why Everyone Meets at OTC

“And what the world really needs is this flexibility on energy and the agility to ensure access and affordability. And that's where steering the offshore energy business is really critical.” Offshore energy is evolving quickly as global demand grows and new technologies emerge across oil and gas, offshore wind, and other energy systems. Alex Martinez and Joe Reilly discuss why the Offshore Technology Conference remains one of the most important places for engineers, geoscientists, and industry leaders to collaborate and share ideas. OTC 2026 in Houston (4-7 May 2026) brings the full offshore energy community together to explore solutions that will shape a reliable and sustainable energy future. KEY TAKEAWAYS > Rising global energy demand is driving offshore innovation. Growing energy needs are pushing companies to improve efficiency and develop new technologies across both traditional offshore oil and gas and emerging energy solutions. > OTC creates a unique space for cross-disciplinary collaboration. Experts from many technical fields come together to share ideas and solve complex offshore energy challenges. > Geoscientists play an important role in the future of offshore energy. Understanding the subsurface remains critical for oil and gas, offshore wind, and carbon storage projects. LINKS * Learn more OTC '26 - https://2026.otcnet.org/ * Register for the event (4-7 May 2026) - https://2026.otcnet.org/registration ABOUT SEISMIC SOUNDOFF Seismic Soundoff showcases conversations addressing the challenges of energy, water, and climate. Produced by the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) and hosted by Andrew Geary of 51 features, these episodes celebrate and inspire the geophysicists of today and tomorrow. Three new episodes monthly. See the full archive at https://seg.org/resources/podcast/.

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