PDO Hosts 2025 SPE Hydraulic Fracturing Tech Forum: Key Insights for Investors and Businesses in Oman’s Energy Sector
MUSCAT, SEPTEMBER 23 — Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is proudly serving as the exclusive host of the SPE International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition (IHFTC 2025), which commenced today at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre. The event opened under the patronage of Mohsin bin Hamad al Hadhrami, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals. This three-day conference unites leading experts, researchers, and senior executives from the global energy sector alongside top Omani officials and industry leaders.
The conference, held under the theme “Fracturing for a Resilient Energy Future — Innovation, Sustainability and Global Collaboration,” spotlights the latest advancements in hydraulic fracturing technologies and practices. Sessions focus on how these innovations are enhancing efficiency, reducing costs and carbon emissions, and reinforcing the security of affordable, sustainable energy supplies worldwide.
Now in its fourth Middle East edition, IHFTC highlights Oman’s expanding role as a regional hub for energy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and international cooperation. Organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and exclusively hosted by PDO, the event reinvests its proceeds into educational and professional development programs globally, including scholarships, certification, training, and outreach initiatives. Over 50 international experts are contributing through technical papers and case studies presented across 14 sessions, complemented by executive panel discussions featuring senior leaders from leading global operators and service companies.
In addition, an exhibition featuring more than 20 international and regional organizations is showcasing cutting-edge hydraulic fracturing technologies and equipment.
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Hosting the SPE International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference 2025 positions Oman as a strategic hub for energy innovation and global collaboration, enhancing its influence in the evolving hydrocarbon sector. For businesses, this creates opportunities to engage with cutting-edge technologies that drive efficiency and sustainability, while investors should consider Oman’s growing role in shaping resilient energy solutions amid global transitions. Smart entrepreneurs must leverage this momentum to develop partnerships and invest in advanced energy services that align with global sustainability trends.
