Guyana president to open OTC 2026 in Houston as offshore investment surges

(WO) - Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali will deliver the opening address at the 2026 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC), set for May 4–7 at NRG Park in Houston, conference organizers announced.  

Ali will officially open OTC 2026 during the conference’s opening ceremony on May 4, joined by a Guyanese delegation that includes Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat. Organizers said the president’s participation reflects Guyana’s growing role in the global offshore energy sector, following a decade of major deepwater discoveries and rapid production growth.

OTC leadership noted that Guyana has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing offshore oil producers, attracting multibillion-dollar investment and expanding collaboration with international operators and service providers. The country’s offshore developments have become a focal point for global deepwater activity and technology deployment.

Conference officials said Ali’s address is expected to highlight Guyana’s offshore growth trajectory and the importance of international collaboration as offshore development expands worldwide. OTC 2026 will bring together energy professionals, operators, service companies and government representatives from more than 100 countries to discuss offshore technologies, project development and emerging market opportunities.