Energy is the operational backbone that supports global industry, infrastructure, and economic development. In this section, we integrate the full oil & gas value chain (upstream, midstream, and downstream) together with maritime operations, logistics, asset integrity, technological innovation, and emerging energy systems. Its scope spans exploration, production, transportation, processing, storage, and distribution, connecting geoscience, engineering, automation, digitalization, and critical infrastructure management.
Across all regions of the world, the energy sector continues to evolve under advanced regulatory frameworks, escalating efficiency demands, and increasing expectations for operational reliability and environmental performance. This section provides a multi-layered understanding of how energy is managed, transformed, and optimized throughout its lifecycle.
Key Topics of the Energy Pillar
- Exploration, drilling, and production systems (Upstream).
- Transportation, compression, pipeline management, and logistics (Midstream).
- Refining, conversion workflows, terminals, and downstream processes.
- Oil & gas value chain: integrated insights and sector-wide analysis.
- Marine terminals, loading/unloading operations, ship–shore standards, OCIMF/ISGOTT.
- Asset integrity: corrosion, RBI, coatings, reliability engineering, asset management, inspection, NDT, standards, case studies, and technical guidelines.
- Energy innovation: IIoT, digital systems, predictive analytics, smart monitoring, and efficiency strategies.
- Energy transition, emission reduction, and emerging technologies.
Sustainability and emission control in fuel storage terminals
From oil to renewables: A Geographic smart transition
Offshore wind turbines redefine renewable energy
ISPS Code: Key to global maritime and cyber security
Mooring systems: Evaluation, modernization, and requalification
SLOM 2025: Innovation and humanism in maritime oil terminals
Maritime terminals: management and technology for clean fuels
Articulated buoys: Innovation for safety in navigation channels