Programme

This session will examine how policy, investment conditions, and technological leadership are positioning Brazil as one of the most competitive energy producing regions in the world.

Brazil stands at a pivotal moment as it leverages its world‑class pre‑salt expertise to unlock new energy frontiers and drive a more sustainable future. Speakers will demonstrate how a stable regulatory framework and bid rounds are unlocking new opportunities, including frontier areas such as the Equatorial Margin, while strengthening Brazil’s “advantage barrel” proposition: large-scale resources with low emissions intensity.

The discussion will also address efforts to expand market competition through infrastructure access, transparent oil auctions, and the revitalization of mature fields to maximize existing assets. From an industry perspective, IBP will outline how predictable fiscal framework, stable geopolitics, and targeted financing incentives are fostering an attractive environment for international oil companies. To compliment, Petrobras will showcase its continued leadership in technological development playing a key role to unlock new basins and enhance sustainability across the value chain.

These perspectives will show how Brazil is powering growth, investment, and a resilient energy future.

This session outlines Indonesia’s journey toward unconventional resource development through an integrated strategic lens, connecting national energy security, production sustainability, and energy-transition objectives. It emphasizes how a clear road map, supported by phased pilots, risk-based prioritization, and disciplined value assessment can convert unconventional resource potential into executable and investable development pathways.

From a technical and ecosystem-enabler perspective, the session discusses fit-for-purpose technologies for tight and low-qualityreservoirs, cost-efficient development philosophies, and data-driven subsurface integration. It also highlights the importance of a coherentregulatory and institutional framework, where alignment between Government (ESDM), Regulator Institution (SKK Migas), and Operator (Pertamina) enables policy certainty, operational flexibility, capability building, and collaboration across operators, service providers, and academia to achieve scalable and sustainable unconventional development.

Focus Areas for Discussion:

• Strategic and National Energy Context
• Technology Pathway, Development of Tight and Low Quality Reservoir
• Capability Building and Ecosystem Readiness
• Regulatory, Fiscal Term and Commercial Viability

As China advances its offshore energy ambitions, the focus is shifting towards unlocking greater value through technology innovation, operational efficiency, and low-carbon integration. This session will explore China’s offshore development priorities, including progress in key basins such as Bohai Bay and the South China Sea, alongside emerging CCUS initiatives, offshore electrification, and methane reduction strategies. Industry and academic leaders will share perspectives on digital transformation, collaborative R&D, and building a resilient domestic supply chain to support long-term energy security while accelerating the transition towards lower-carbon offshore solutions.

Key Focus Areas: 

• China’s offshore strategy: Strengthening presence in key offshore basins through project collaboration, technology deployment, and operational efficiency
• Offshore development highlights: Updates on flagship projects in Bohai Bay, the South China Sea, and select international offshore ventures
• Low-carbon integration and CCUS: Progress on CCUS pilot projects, offshore electrification, methane emissions reduction, and the role of the International Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Technology Innovation & Cooperation Organization (ICTO)
• Digital transformation: Application of AI, automation, and smart field technologies to optimise offshore operations and enhance HSE performance
• Collaborative innovation: Perspectives from CNPC, CNOOC, SINOPEC, and partners on joint R&D, offshore service innovation, localisation, and technology scale-up
• Investment and supply chain resilience: Building a robust domestic ecosystem to support offshore energy growth, cost competitiveness, and long-term technology self-reliance