OTC Asia 2026

On the Sidelines

Explore conversations recorded at OTC Asia 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, featuring Rystad Energy experts and industry leaders on the forces shaping energy markets across Asia and beyond. From energy security and offshore growth to LNG, AI, supply chains and deepwater development, this series highlights the themes defining the region’s energy future.

Why LNG, AI and energy security are reshaping Asia Pacific

Samuel Low discusses the forces shaping energy decision-making across Asia Pacific, from strategy, M&A and gas market dynamics to AI in advisory work and the long-term impact of energy security on regional priorities.

Featuring: Samuel Low, Head of Advisory, Asia Pacific, Rystad Energy
Host: Noah Brenner

How China is balancing energy security, AI and offshore growth

Eric Meng explores how China’s energy sector is approaching offshore growth, market entry and energy transition, and why AI, diversification, LNG and deepwater development are becoming central to long-term supply security.

Featuring: Eric Meng, Head of Advisory, China, Rystad Energy
Host: Noah Brenner

Thailand’s offshore growth story and the push for energy security

Greg Kulawski explains how Valeura Energy is growing production in Thailand through drilling, redevelopment and strategic partnerships, and why energy security is increasing the focus on domestic offshore supply across Southeast Asia.

Featuring external speaker: Greg Kulawski, Chief Operating Officer, Valeura Energy
Host: Noah Brenner

What deepwater growth means for Southeast Asia’s supply chain

Afiqah Mohd Ali examines how supply chain risks are evolving across Southeast Asia’s offshore sector, from Middle East disruption and material costs to FPSO bottlenecks, yard capacity and long-term energy security.

Featuring: Afiqah Mohd Ali, Senior Analyst, Supply Chain Research, Rystad Energy
Host: Noah Brenner

Advancing Offshore Energy Responsibly in Asia

This whitepaper, published specially for the Offshore Technology Conference Asia 2026 - “Advancing Offshore Energy Responsibly in Asia,” highlights Asia’s critical role in meeting rising global energy demand.