OSRL kicks off 2025 Technical Forum and Annual Meeting in Texas
From The Woodlands, Texas, the OSRL 2025 Technical Forum & Annual General Meeting (AGM) officially began, a relevant event for energy sector stakeholders interested in strengthening their capabilities in the event of emergencies caused by oil spills. The event, which will be held December 2-4 at Oxy Tower Woodlands, brings together technical leaders, industry associations, strategic consortia and members of the global cooperative.
The three-day forum offers a space to exchange technical knowledge, review operational advances and strengthen regional and international partnerships focused on preparedness and response.
An openness with a technical and collaborative vision
The first day began with a welcoming plenary session that set the direction of the issues to be addressed. Initial interventions laid out a roadmap based on
The institutional, sober and technical tone of the event translated into a clear intention to generate spaces for technical dialogue with real application, a fact that was palpable from the arrival of the attendees and during the first sessions.
The consortium session: coordination in focus
One of the highlights of the day was the consortium session, featuring MWCC, HWCG and OSRL. This space allowed participants to present aligned views on subsurface preparedness, exchange perspectives on current operational challenges, and discuss future strategic direction.
The topics discussed showed the value of shared capabilities among specialized organizations and the need to maintain an articulated planning to address complex incidents in deep sea environments. The presence of these three consortia at the same table sent a clear message about the technical strength and level of integration achieved.
GSRN Exhibition Hall: Technical interaction environment
Throughout the day, attendees also toured the GSRN Exhibition Hall, a space dedicated to showcasing the expertise and resources of the Global Subsea Response Network. This pavilion served as a meeting point for clients and technicians, fostering conversations about capabilities, technical challenges and regional solutions.
The configuration of the room allowed for close and fluid interaction, favoring the exchange of experiences and the generation of synergies between strategic actors.
Three days of collective commitment
The day concluded with an institutional message that emphasized technical resilience and joint planning as fundamental pillars, reaffirming OSRL its intention to work together with its members and allies to maintain an effective global response.
With an eye on the future of the sector, and over the next few days, the forum will address specific topics such as progress in the Guyana-Suriname region, recent case studies and the strategic plan for 2026, with the expectation of continuing to generate value through technical knowledge, operational coordination and applied innovation.
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Source: Inspenet.