This December, the city of Houston, Texas, will host the OSRL 2025 Technical Forum and Annual General Meeting, an event that will bring together industry representatives, OSRL member companies, and members of the Global Subsea Response Network (GSRN) to address the most relevant challenges in oil spill response.
Organized by OSRL, the event will be a space for technical exchange, strategic cooperation and capacity building for potential oil spills in complex contexts.
Three days of technical dialogue, strategic analysis and networking
Day 1: Partnerships, analysis and consortia
The first day will begin with a welcome plenary session and will continue with updates from the main associations in the sector. It will review the lessons learned since the Macondo incident with advances in technology, regulations and protocols.
The day will conclude with a special Consortium session featuring MWCC (Marine Well Containment Company), HWCG (Helix Well Containment Group) and OSRL, who will share their approaches to critical events.
Day 2: Evolution of services and regional focus
During the second day, improvements in OSRL services and regional preparedness strategies will be highlighted, particularly in the Guyana-Suriname Basin and the Equatorial Margin.
The day will also include a review of recent collaborative exercises and case study presentations, closing with a networking session to strengthen links between companies, authorities and specialists.
In addition, the GSRN Exhibition Hall, an interactive space that showcases the collective strength of the OSRL subsea network, will be open. This meeting point will allow visitors to explore technical capabilities and exchange knowledge withindustry peers.
Day 3: Looking Ahead – OSRL’s Strategic Vision
The event will culminate with the Annual General Meeting, open only to OSRL, where members will receive critical updates on OSRL’s performance, the 2026 business plan and budget, as well as a look at the long-term strategic direction. It will close with a comprehensive look at the challenges of the future and the preparedness the industry demands.
What is the expected impact of the event?
The OSRL 2025 Technical Forum will be an essential platform for technical updates, strengthening collaborative networks, and collective strategic planning to improve oil spill preparedness and response.
An event not-to-be-missed for industry leaders
OSRL, the world’s leading organization dedicated to spill emergency response, has played a pivotal role since the Macondo disaster. Through its network of members and specialized services, they continue to strengthen environmental resilience through technical advice, rapid deployments and international collaboration.
OSRL is the world’s largest industry-funded cooperative for oil spill preparedness and response.
For over 40 years, they have provided industry-leading expertise, resources, and rapid response capabilities, helping members prepare for and respond to oil spills effectively.
Their role extends beyond spill response, they collaborate with industry to improve preparedness, develop response capability, and share technical insight, which is highlighted through events like these.
This edition of the OSRL 2025 Technical Forum presents an opportunity to share experiences, strengthen networks and anticipate future spill response challenges. OSRL invites its members and key industry players to actively participate in building a more resilient, effective and collaborative response.
Source: OSRL