Post Show Report Neftegaz 2026
The 25th anniversary edition of the International Exhibition for Equipment and Technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry
2–5 March 2026, Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
This year, Neftegaz has celebrated its quarter-century anniversary, once again confirming its status as a leading platform for dialogue between government, science and business.
Neftegaz 2026 has served as a platform for demonstrating advanced solutions and discussing key issues of the oil and gas industry development in the face of sanctions pressure and global transformation of the fuel and energy sector.
Dates: 2–5 March 2026
Venue: Crocus Expo, Moscow, Russia
Organised by EXPOCENTRE AO
Supported by the Russian Ministry of Energy, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade
Under auspices of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Exhibition area: 40,000 sq. m
Attendance: 29,240 visitors from 58 countries and 80 regions of Russia
Exhibitors: 750 companies
Countries: 11 (Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, China, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Kyrgyzstan, Turkiye, Uzbekistan)
National pavilion: China
Russian regional group stands: Belgorod, Chelyabinsk, Kurgan, Nizhny Novgorod, Omsk, Oryol, Penza, Ryazan, Samara, and Ulyanovsk Oblasts, Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug–Yugra, Republic of Karelia, Udmurt Republic
Products on display: products for electric power industry, explosion-proof equipment at fuel and energy facilities, mechanical engineering, pumps, LNG, shut-off and control valves and equipment, oilfield services, pneumatics, automation, IT for the oil and gas industry, AM, petrochemistry and oil refining, metrology, etc.
Anton Alikhanov, Russian Minister of Industry and Trade:
“Neftegaz 2026 is the industry’s regular, important platform that demonstrates advanced technological solutions, equipment and developments for the fuel and energy sector. It promotes the development of cooperation, generation of new partnerships, and introduction of advanced production solutions at all stages of the technological chain.”
Maxim Fateev, Director General at EXPOCENTRE AO:
“Over the years, Neftegaz has deservedly become one of the leading events of the oil and gas industry in Russia and Europe, bringing together major companies, scientific organisations and experts who determine the development strategy of the industry. The show regularly demonstrates the latest technologies, equipment and solutions reflecting the dynamics and prospects of the industry.”
Russian technologies
The show welcomed leading Russian enterprises that demonstrated their focus on active innovation and high-tech solutions for mining, transportation, and automation.
During the show, a number of agreements were signed aimed at developing management systems, personnel training, and cooperation in the field of transportation and processing of hydrocarbons. These documents are considered as the basis for further joint projects in the fuel and energy sector.
New products and solutions
- AI-controlled robotic systems for horizontal drilling, demonstrated, in particular, at the stands of international companies; such solutions are promoted as a way to reduce risks and improve drilling accuracy.
- Unmanned systems: drones and underwater vehicles for inspection and exploration of pipelines and marine infrastructure, as well as solutions based on digital field twins and predictive analytics to reduce equipment downtime by up to 30%.
- Energy-efficient pumping and compressor equipment, including electric motors with a claimed efficiency of up to 95%, as well as new highly reliable shut-off valves and anti-corrosion coatings for Arctic conditions.
- New types of electric drives and fittings: a small-sized electric drive of ABC ZEIM Automation, special ball valves for high temperatures, valves with polyethylene pipes and updated intelligent positioners for precise flow control.
- Explosion-proof and industrial IT equipment: new generation panel computers (for example, FRONT Panel with the prospect of inclusion in the register of the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade) and integrated solutions for industrial automation and explosion protection.
Key agreements and contracts
- Baikal Electronics and Reglab signed a contract the supply of at least 1.5 million Russian-made Baikal U microcontrollers over the next five years.
- AvalonElectroTech and Nienschanz-Automatica signed a strategic distribution agreement, which provides that the latter receives the status of a federal distributor of industrial switches of Stupinsky Electrotechnical Plant.
- Isource and Metran Project signed a cooperation agreement in the field of communications, automation of technological processes, and development and implementation of software and automated process control system equipment.
Conference programme
The conference programme of Neftegaz 2026 featured a series of important events:
– The NEFTEGAZ.Focus platform hosted 24 events with more than 85 speakers, who represented the Russian Ministry of Energy, the Russian Council of Federation, the Russian Ministry of Industry and Trade, the Russian Academy of Sciences, the Russian Gas Society, Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas, Saint Petersburg State Marine Technical University, the industry’s majors (Gazprom, Transneft, Gazprom Neft, etc.), experts in oil exploration and development, LNG, industrial compressor equipment, valve engineering, safety at fuel and energy facilities, automated control systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, robotics, etc.
– the Conference on the Path to Technological Leadership: Tasks, Ideas, Solutions (supported by Russian National Committee of the World Petroleum Council)
– the Conference on the National Technology Initiative in the Fuel and Energy Sector: a Development Strategy for Russian Robotics to Ensure the Technological Sovereignty (supported by the Russian Association of Robotics)
– the Conference on Spare Parts and Repair of Compressor Equipment: Efficiency, Quality, Innovation (supported by the Association of Compressor Plants)
– the Conference for the Future of Pipeline Valves in the Oil and Gas Industry (supported by the Industry Information and Analytical Centre of the Scientific & Industrial Valve Manufacturers Association)
– the Panel on LNG as a Basis for the Gas Market Evolution (supported by the National Association of Liquefied Natural Gas)
– the Conference on Industrial Generation for Oil and Gas Companies (supported by the EnergoInnovation Association of Innovative Enterprises in the Energy Sector)
– the Panel Discussion on Science-Intensive Technologies and Materials for the Manufacture and Repair of Equipment and Pipelines. The Response of Science to the Industry’s Demands
– the Panel Discussion on Automation of the Oil and Gas Industry: the Search for Optimal Solutions for Sustainable Development
The National Oil and Gas Forum took place in parallel with Neftegaz 2026.
Sponsors and partners of Neftegaz 2026
Fluid-Line – Sponsor of the registration
Atomiq Soft – Partner of the conference programme
INCONTROL – Partner of the conference programme
AvalonElectroTech – Partner of the conference programme
GAUSS – Sponsor of the exhibition catalogue
Partners: RegLab, Pascal Solutions, EXARA Group, Jumas, Zavod Goreltex, RUS-KR, Hitewell Actuators, Rays Flow Control, Inc., TPEC Service
Media partners:
General media partner: Neftegaz.RU Magazine
General industry partners: Gas Industry Journal, Neftegaz Territory Journal
Official media partner: Drilling and Oil Magazine
Official media partner: Sfera Publishing House
Media partner: Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas
We are looking forward to seeing you at the 26th edition of the International Exhibition for Equipment and Technologies for the Oil and Gas Industry – Neftegaz 2027 – from 12 through 15 April 2027 at Crocus Expo, Moscow.
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