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Countdown to Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026: the Investment Arena Connects Projects with Banks and Funds to Activate Investment in O&G
- Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026 will take place May 27–29 at the Salvador Convention Center (Bahia, Brazil), offering free visitor registration and an international agenda that brings together a conference, exhibition, and thematic arenas.
May 18, 2026 — The countdown is on for Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026, a leading international meeting point for the oil & gas sector in Brazil’s North and Northeast, taking place May 27–29 at the Salvador Convention Center (Bahia), with free visitor registration.
As the event enters its final stretch, the spotlight turns to the Investment Arena—a dedicated space designed to connect high-potential oil & gas projects with a highly qualified audience that includes banks, investment funds, and key supply-and-services companies positioned to help accelerate execution.
Investment Arena: projects + capital + industrial partners
Within Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026’s multi-activity format—combining conference programming, the exhibition area, business meetings, technical visits, and thematic arenas—the Investment Arena serves as a direct bridge between:
- Project developers and companies presenting investment opportunities, and
- Financial institutions and investors, alongside suppliers and contractors able to support delivery and scale.
This approach aligns with the event’s international attendee profile, bringing together E&P companies and block holders, investment funds, startups and investors interested in O&G startups, as well as governments and promotion agencies, creating the right conditions for deal flow and strategic partnerships.
Last call to attend: free registration and strong exhibition demand
The organization emphasizes that visitor registration is free and currently open. In parallel, the official event information reflects strong demand for exhibition space, with 98% of booths already reserved, reinforcing the “must-attend” nature of this edition.
Dates & venue: May 27–29, 2026 · Salvador Convention Center · Salvador, Bahia (Brazil)
Global geopolitics’ impact on the local oil sector to be discussed at Bahia Oil & Gas Energy
Event takes place from May 27th–29th at the Salvador Convention Center, Bahia – Brazil
Global geopolitical dynamics have been directly influencing the oil and gas exploration and production sector in Brazil’s Northeast region. In a scenario marked by instability and constant change, the market has experienced frequent fluctuations affecting prices, redirecting investments and requiring companies to adapt their strategies. This highly relevant topic will be discussed on the opening day of Bahia Oil & Gas Energy, taking place from May 27th–29th at the Salvador Convention Center, Bahia – Brazil.
The event brings together conferences, panels and thematic arenas connecting companies, specialists, investors and government representatives. Its objective is to promote knowledge exchange and encourage solutions that combine economic development with environmental responsibility.
In addition to discussions on innovation and sustainability, the program includes topics such as exploration and production, refining, the natural gas market and investment opportunities.
With free visitor access, Bahia Oil & Gas Energy is expected to gather thousands of participants and further reinforce the role of Brazil’s North and Northeast regions as strategic hubs for the sector. BOGE covers onshore and offshore exploration and production (upstream), transportation (midstream), refining (downstream), petrochemicals, distribution, naval operations and energy integration.
As in the previous edition, the 2026 Technical Section and Academic Congress received papers from outside Brazil. Partnerships were established with foreign institutions that organize international congresses, enabling their members to submit academic work to BOGE while also creating opportunities for Brazilian researchers to present their papers abroad.
BOGE26 will also feature a Business Matchmaking Session promoting commercial exchanges between national and international companies, buyers and suppliers operating in the sector.
A new addition to BOGE26 is the Training Courses program, designed for students, professionals and individuals interested in oil and gas activities.
Two main conferences
The program also includes two main conference tracks, one focused on oil and the other on gas and derivatives. Several thematic arenas will take place, including the ESG Arena dedicated to environmental, social and governance discussions. The event will also feature an Innovation Arena, Commercial Arena, Technical Visits, Investment Arena and the “Talents of the Future” program, an initiative focused on career guidance for students in the final years of technical and engineering programs.
The event already has master sponsorship confirmed from key industry companies such as Petrobras, Transpetro, PetroReconcavo, Brava, Bahiagás and Acelen.
Service:
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026
Date: May 27th–29th, 2026
Venue: Salvador Convention Center
Information: www.bahiaoilgasenergy.com.br
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026 to Bring the International Oil and Gas Value Chain to Salvador, Brazil
- The event will take place from May 27 to 29 at the Salvador Convention Center in Bahia, Brazil, with free registration available for visitors.
- The fourth edition will introduce training courses as one of this year’s key new features, designed for students, professionals and those looking to specialize in the oil and gas industry.
- The event has received more than 150 papers for its technical sessions and academic congress, reinforcing its role as a platform for knowledge, research and international exchange.
- Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026 will place a strong focus on the growth of the offshore market, an emerging trend in a region historically linked to onshore development.
Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, April 30, 2026.- Salvador will host a new edition of Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026 from May 27 to 29, bringing together key players from the oil and gas sector across Brazil’s North and Northeast regions. The international event will convene companies, operators, suppliers, investors, institutions, public bodies, researchers and industry professionals in a setting designed to foster business opportunities, technical exchange and international cooperation.
The event will be held at the Salvador Convention Center, with free registration available for visitors. In its fourth edition, Bahia Oil & Gas Energy strengthens its position as a strategic platform connecting the entire oil and gas value chain, from exploration and production to transportation, refining, petrochemicals, distribution, shipbuilding, energy integration and new opportunities linked to offshore development.
One of the central themes of this year’s edition will be the expansion of the offshore market. In a region where the oil and gas sector has traditionally been closely associated with onshore activity, the rise of new offshore opportunities marks a new stage for the industry, with implications for investment, technology, talent, suppliers, logistics and industrial capabilities.
“Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026 comes at a particularly relevant moment for the sector. For years, the market in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions has been strongly associated with onshore activity, but today we are seeing a clear trend toward offshore, which is gaining momentum and creating new opportunities for companies, institutions and professionals. The event aims to be the meeting point where this evolution can be discussed, understood and translated into real business opportunities,” said Nicolás Honorato, Director of Bahia Oil & Gas Energy.
The 2026 program will include an exhibition area, conferences, business matchmaking meetings, thematic arenas, technical sessions, an academic congress, training courses and technical visits. Through these spaces, the event seeks to support both the development of commercial agreements and the exchange of specialized knowledge, while strengthening connections between Brazilian and international companies.
Among the main new features of this edition are the training courses, created to provide practical and technical knowledge to students, young professionals and profiles already working in the industry. This new area of activity reinforces the event’s educational dimension and responds to the need to prepare specialized talent for an industry undergoing transformation.
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026 has also received more than 150 papers for its technical sessions and academic congress, reflecting growing interest from universities, research centers, professionals and technical organizations in contributing to the debate on the future of oil and gas in Brazil and internationally.
“Receiving more than 150 papers shows that Bahia Oil & Gas Energy is not only a business platform, but also a knowledge platform. The industry needs research, training and technical dialogue in order to grow competitively. That is why this year we are placing special emphasis on connecting companies, academia and talent,” Honorato added.
Another key component of the event will be the business matchmaking program, designed to promote meetings between purchasing companies and national and international suppliers. This format will help identify commercial opportunities, generate partnerships and open new avenues for collaboration in an increasingly dynamic market.
The program will also include main plenary sessions, thematic arenas focused on innovation, ESG, investment and commercial development, as well as activities aimed at students and emerging professionals. With this approach, Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026 seeks to offer a comprehensive view of the industry, from major strategic discussions to the concrete needs of operators, suppliers and technical professionals.
With this new edition, Salvador, Bahia, will once again position itself on the international oil and gas map, reinforcing its role as a hub for industry, knowledge, investment and innovation in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions.
Event Details
Event: Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026
Dates: May 27–29, 2026
Venue: Salvador Convention Center, Bahia, Brazil
Registration: Free for visitors
Format: Exhibition, conferences, business matchmaking meetings, thematic arenas, technical sessions, academic congress, training courses and technical visits.
The Premier Oil and Gas Event in Brazil’s North and Northeast Regions Will Feature 300 Speakers
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy offers free access and is expected to welcome visitors from 20 countries
With more than 90% of exhibition booths already reserved, Bahia Oil & Gas Energy (BOGE), the premier oil and gas event in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions, is set to become its largest edition to date in both attendance and exhibitor participation. Now in its fourth edition, the event will take place from May 27th to 29th at the Salvador Convention Center, in Salvador, Bahia – Brazil, and is expected to welcome 300 speakers and representatives from 20 countries.
Organizers expect all key indicators to surpass previous records. In 2025, the event welcomed more than 14,300 registered participants over three days, coming from every Brazilian state and 15 countries. In addition, more than 300 brands were represented across 270 booths, occupying two full pavilions of the Convention Center, with 245 speakers featured throughout the program.
An international event that gathers leading representatives of the industry, BOGE covers the full oil and gas value chain, including onshore and offshore exploration and production (upstream), transportation (midstream), refining (downstream), petrochemicals, distribution, the marine industry, and energy integration.
Free registration is now open through the event website.
As in the previous edition, the 2026 Technical Section and Academic Congress received submissions from outside Brazil. Partnerships were established with international institutions that organize other global conferences, allowing their members to submit academic work to BOGE. In return, Brazilian researchers gain opportunities to present their work abroad.
In 2025, the author of the best scientific paper received the award of presenting at the Colombian Oil and Gas Congress, in Barranquilla, with all expenses covered by the BOGE organization.
In addition to the Academic Congress and Technical Section, BOGE26 will host a wide range of activities. One of the highlights is the Business Matchmaking Session, which promotes commercial exchanges between national and international companies, buyers, and suppliers from across the industry.
Training Courses
A new feature of BOGE26 will be the Training Courses, designed for students, professionals, and individuals interested in oil and gas activities.
The program also includes two main plenary conferences, one focused on oil and the other on gas and derivatives. Several thematic arenas will take place, including the ESG Arena, dedicated to environmental, social, and governance topics. Additional highlights include the Innovation Arena, Commercial Arena, Technical Visits, Investment Arena, and the ‘’Talents of the Future’’ program, focused on career guidance for students in the final years of technical and engineering studies.
As in the previous year, BOGE will count on the master sponsorship of Transpetro, Latin America’s largest multimodal logistics company for oil, petroleum products, and biofuels, as well as Petrobras’ largest subsidiary. Operating 46 terminals (25 waterway and 21 inland), approximately 8,500 kilometers of pipelines, and 32 vessels, the company provides services to distributors, the petrochemical industry, and other oil and gas companies, maintaining a portfolio of more than 130 clients.
The event has also confirmed master sponsorship from key industry companies such as PetroReconcavo, Brava, Bahiagás, and Acelen.
Service Information
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026
Date: May 27th–29th, 2026
Venue: Salvador Convention Center
Information: www.bahiaoilgasenergy.com.br
Onshore oil and gas production expected to grow by up to 29% over the next five years
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy highlights one of the fastest-growing economic sectors in the state
Onshore oil and gas production is expected to grow by up to 29% over the next five years, according to projections by ANP (Brazil’s National
Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels). Bahia stands out in this segment, with the Recôncavo Basin hosting most of the region’s mature fields.
Companies that directly or indirectly contribute to this growth will be present at the fourth edition of Bahia Oil & Gas Energy (BOGE), which will take place from May 27th to 29th, at the Salvador Convention Centre (Bahia – Brazil), with free admission.
The event has an international scope and covers all stages of the oil and gas value chain, including onshore and offshore exploration and production (upstream), transportation (midstream), refining (downstream), petrochemicals, distribution, the marine industry, and energy integration. As in previous editions, delegations from several countries are expected to attend BOGE, along with international researchers.
The 2026 Technical Section and Academic Congress will feature papers from Brazil and abroad. Partnerships have been established with international institutions that organise other global conferences, enabling their members to submit academic papers to BOGE. In return, Brazilian researchers will have the opportunity to present their work internationally.
Last year, the author of the best scientific paper received the award of presenting at the Colombian Oil and Gas Congress, held in Barranquilla, with all expenses covered by the BOGE Organisation. The award was granted to researcher Willian Alber Farias, from UFRN, for the paper entitled “Dry reforming of methane: the use of nickel catalysts supported on graphene oxide to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector.”
Business Matchmaking Session
As the leading oil and gas meeting in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions, Bahia Oil & Gas Energy promotes a sector-focused business environment featuring conferences, a Trade Show, business meetings, and thematic arenas.
One of the most anticipated activities is the Business Matchmaking Session, which is expected to generate approximately BRL 500 million, excluding parallel commercial agreements. The session promotes commercial exchanges between national and international companies, both buyers and suppliers within the sector.
The programme also includes two main plenary sessions, one focused on oil and the other on gas and its derivatives. Several thematic arenas will be held, including the ESG Arena, dedicated to discussions on environmental, social and governance topics. Additional highlights include the Innovation Arena, Commercial Arena, Technical Visits, the Investment Arena, and Talents of the Future, an initiative aimed at providing professional guidance to students in the final years of technical and engineering programmes.
A new feature of BOGE26 will be the introduction of training courses, designed for students and industry professionals, addressing introductory topics and applied content related to the oil and gas environment.
Service Information
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026
Date: May 27th–29th, 2026
Venue: Salvador Convention Center
Information: www.bahiaoilgasenergy.com.br
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy opens registration for technical and academic activities
The Bahia Oil & Gas Energy (BOGE), the leading oil and gas meeting in Brazil’s North and Northeast regions, has opened registration for selected activities, including the Academic Congress and the Technical Section.
Abstract submissions for the Academic Congress will be accepted until February 2nd, 2026, while submissions for the Technical Section will be open until March 9th, 2026, both via the event’s official website (www.bahiaoilgasenergy.com.br).
This will be the fourth edition of BOGE, scheduled to take place from May 27th to 29th, at the Salvador Convention Centre (Bahia – Brazil), bringing together leading representatives of the sector.
From operations in the Equatorial Margin to production in mature fields in the Recôncavo Basin, including natural gas activities in Maranhão and Sergipe, as well as the region’s refineries and petrochemical plants, the event has an international scope and covers the full oil and gas value chain. This includes onshore and offshore operations and production (upstream), transportation (midstream), refining (downstream), petrochemicals, distribution, the marine industry, and energy integration.
With free access, BOGE provides a sector-focused business environment featuring conferences, a trade show, business matchmaking activities, and thematic arenas. The third edition was highly successful, and expectations for 2026 are even stronger, reflecting the sector’s significant growth potential. In 2025, the event registered more than 14,300 participants over three days, from all Brazilian states and 15 countries. The exhibition hosted over 300 brands across 270 booths, occupying two full pavilions, and featured 245 speakers across panels held on seven stages throughout the venue.
As in the previous edition, the 2026 Technical Section and Academic Congress are open to submissions from researchers and professionals outside Brazil. Partnerships have been established with international institutions that organise other global conferences, allowing their members to submit academic work to BOGE. In return, Brazilian researchers gain the opportunity to present their papers abroad.
In 2025, the author of the best scientific paper received the award of presenting their work at the Colombian Oil and Gas Congress, held in Barranquilla, with all expenses covered by the BOGE Organisation. The award was granted to researcher Willian Alber Farias, from UFRN, for the paper entitled “Dry reforming of methane: the use of nickel catalysts supported on graphene oxide for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in the oil and gas sector.”
Other activities
In addition to the Academic Congress and the Technical Section, BOGE26 will host a wide range of activities. One of the highlights is the Business Matchmaking Session, expected to generate approximately BRL 500 million in business volume, excluding parallel commercial agreements. The session promotes commercial exchanges between national and international companies, both buyers and suppliers within the sector.
The programme also includes two main plenary conferences, one focused on oil and the other on gas and its derivatives. Several thematic arenas will take place, including the ESG Arena, dedicated to discussions on environmental, social and governance topics. Other highlights include the Innovation Arena, Commercial Arena, Technical Visits, Investment Arena, and “Future Talents”, an initiative focused on professional guidance for students in the final years of technical and engineering programmes.
A new feature of BOGE26 will be the introduction of training courses, designed for students, professionals and individuals interested in the oil and gas sector.
Service information
Bahia Oil & Gas Energy 2026
Date: May 27th–29th, 2026
Venue: Salvador Convention Centre – Bahia – Brazil
Information: www.bahiaoilgasenergy.com.br
