Register Now for the Decommissioning & Abandonment Gulf of America 2026 (D&A GOA 2026) – April 20 – April 21, 2026 – Houston, TX

Decommissioning’s Biggest Event in the Gulf of America

Dates: April 20–21, 2026
Location: Norris Conference Centers – Houston CityCentre
816 Town and Country Blvd, Suite 210
Houston, TX 77024

About the Event

D&A GOA 2026 is the Gulf of America’s premier decommissioning conference, bringing together the region’s most influential operators, regulators, and service providers for two days of insight, collaboration, and deal-making.

Taking place April 20–21, 2026, in Houston, the event will welcome more than 600 decommissioning decision-makers to explore real-world operator case studies, regulatory updates, and best-in-class technologies shaping the future of offshore abandonment.

Delivered in partnership with the world’s largest global decommissioning event series, D&A GOA 2026 offers unmatched access to senior industry leaders. Speakers and contributors include representatives from:
BP, Cantium, Chevron, ExxonMobil, INEOS, LLOG, Murphy Oil, Petrobras, Promethean Energy, Talos Energy, Woodside, and more.

Agenda Focus

The agenda spans the full offshore decommissioning lifecycle, including:

• Well plug and abandonment (P&A)
• Subsea infrastructure decommissioning
• Platform removal and heavy lift
• Pipeline abandonment
• Late-life asset optimization
• Liability and regulatory management

Key Takeaways

• Current and forecast decommissioning activity in the U.S. Gulf and globally
• Operator lessons learned from complex shelf and deepwater campaigns
• Regulatory developments and predecessor liability strategies
• Integrated contracting models and cost-reduction approaches
• Proven and emerging P&A, subsea, and removal technologies

Technology & Networking

In addition to the conference program, delegates will gain access to:

• A 40+ company technology showcase
• Live technology demonstrations
• Eight dedicated networking events

These features are designed to foster meaningful connections and long-term partnerships ahead of upcoming abandonment campaigns.

Who Should Attend

Whether you are planning, executing, or supporting decommissioning projects in the Gulf of America, D&A GOA 2026 is the definitive forum to benchmark strategies, reduce risk, and align with the market’s leading stakeholders.