SPE
International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference and Exhibition Begins
in Muscat

Muscat,
23 Sep (ONA) — SPE International Hydraulic Fracturing Technology Conference
and Exhibition (IHFTC 2025) kicked off today at Oman Convention and Exhibition
Centre (OCEC).

The
event is organized by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) in cooperation
with Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) and the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

The
opening session of the 3-day event was held under the auspices of Mohsin bin
Hamad Al Hadhrami, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals.

IHFTC
2025 brings together leading experts, researchers, and executives from across
the global energy sector, along with senior officials and industry leaders from
Oman.

Held
under the theme“Fracturing for a Resilient Energy Future – Innovation,
Sustainability, and Global Collaboration”, the conference highlights the latest
advances in hydraulic fracturing technologies and practices. Its sessions delve
into how these innovations are driving greater efficiency, lowering costs and
carbon emissions, and strengthening the security of affordable, sustainable
energy supplies worldwide.

In
itsfourth edition in the Middle East, IHFTC underscores Oman’s growing
role as a hub for energy dialogue, knowledge exchange, and global
collaboration.

An
accompanying exhibition is held with over20 international and regional
organisationsis also showcasing the latest innovations and equipment in
hydraulic fracturing.

PDO
is undertaking an active role in the technical programme, with its experts
delivering specialised sessions that demonstrate the company’s leadership in
deploying advanced hydraulic fracturing solutions, enhancing recovery
efficiency, and improving operational performance. These contributions also
reflect PDO’s continued efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and promote
sustainability, in line with Oman’s ambition to build a more resilient and
low-carbon energy future.

—Ends/AG