DECOM 2023 Highlights

03 September 2023

On August 23 to 25, 2023, Russian city Ufa, hosted the annual Petroleum Discussion Forum, DECOM-2023, attracting a diverse array of participants and experts from the oil and gas sector.

DECOM-23 spanned over three days and brought together representatives from across the industry, including oil and gas production, oil service companies, scientific institutions, and universities from Russia. With over 150 participants joining in-person across 35 organizations and over 550 more joining online, the forum featured 60 industry-specific presentations and a total of 26 hours of engaging content.

Key discussions at the forum covered a range of critical topics, including integrated asset development and management, mathematical modelling in petroleum engineering, multi-stage hydraulic fracturing technologies, well telemetry, automation, telemetry data analysis, underground gas storage monitoring, and multi-well diagnostics for oil reservoirs. Notably, a panel discussion explored topics such as standardizing geological and field data storage, applying artificial intelligence in hydrocarbon deposit design and development, and securing intellectual property for technological solutions.

DECOM-2023, now in its seventh year, continues to captivate the attention of all oil and gas industry sectors, with increasing number of participants, partners, and like-minded professionals joining the event. The event was hosted at the Sheraton Plaza Congress Hotel Ufa, uniting representatives from leading Russian oil and gas operating and service companies, as well as scientific research institutions and academic institutions from major Russian cities.

The forum's key discussions centred on the management, control, monitoring, and development of oil and gas reservoirs. Attendees had access to insights and knowledge from industry leaders through interviews, industry-specific presentations, discussions, panel sessions, masterclasses, and technical presentations, fostering a dynamic and diverse experience.

DECOM-2023 featured nine technological forum sessions showcasing innovative solutions and experiences from prominent organizations such as Gazpromneft NTC LLC, Tatneft PJSC, Bashneft-PETROTEST LLC, RN-BashNIPIneft LLC, VNIIneft JSC, and SOFOIL LLC. Meanwhile, masterclasses and technical presentations were delivered by representatives from the leading institutions and companies, further enriching the forum's content.

As per tradition, PetroCup Tournament was run throughout the event, focusing on well and reservoir management. This year the tournament comprised seven teams from oil and gas operating companies, industry scientific institutions, and specialized higher education institutions.

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Oil and Gas Forum, DECOM-2024, set to take place in Moscow from April 22 to 24, 2024. Organizers eagerly anticipate the continuation of vital discussions on industry trends and challenges.

See you at DECOM-2024, where the oil and gas industry's future awaits!