Dear Colleagues and Friends!

Welcome to OMR 2024, the sixth international conference and exhibition on shipbuilding and high-tech equipment for continental shelf and Russian Arctic development.
Russia has the world’s largest hydrocarbon reserves. The development of the Arctic shelf, with its abundant resources that can rightly be called our strategic asset, is becoming increasingly important to the country’s energy balance.
Developing Arctic fields is labor-intensive, and the region’s unique natural environment imposes strict environmental safety requirements, necessitating advanced technology solutions.
This forum will make a significant contribution to the development of the country’s innovative economy and promote the advancement of new technology, adoption of cutting-edge approaches to oil and gas resource development, and training of skilled professionals.
On behalf of the Russian government and personally, I wish all participants and organizers of the forum a productive event, new professional achievements, and success in achieving their goals.

It’s my pleasure to welcome the attendees and participants of OMR 2024, the sixth international conference and exhibition on shipbuilding and high-tech equipment for continental shelf and Russian Arctic development.

The mineral resource base of the Russian continental shelf is crucial for achieving the strategic goals of the national economy.
Within our borders, we have reputable industrial companies focused on developing innovative technologies, cultivating a skilled workforce, and fostering a conducive environment for shelf oil and gas operations.
Our specialists are actively expanding their operations in the Arctic, undertaking large-scale missions for the extraction and processing of hydrocarbon resources, using high-tech equipment, closely monitoring environmental protection, and providing consumers with all types of energy resources and their derivatives.
I am confident that the OMR Forum 2024 will spark new ideas and tools that will make our work on the continental shelf safer and more efficient.
I hope all participants and guests have a successful event, engage in productive discussions, and build valuable new business connections.

Dear friends,

I would like to welcome participants and guests of OMR 2024 International exhibition and conference for shipbuilding and equipment and technologies for development of the Arctic and continental shelf!
Russian President Vladimir Putin has identified key areas for the development of the country's economy, with the emphasis on the stimulation of domestic production and investment in research and development. These components are very important for the efficient development of oil and gas resources in the Arctic, which has already become one of the pillars of Russia's energy security.
The Government of St. Petersburg supports manufacturing enterprises, scientific and educational centers and research institutes operating in the city that are involved in the implementation of strategic projects in the Arctic and the Northern Sea Route. St. Petersburg is the center of national shipbuilding and an innovation platform where advanced technologies for the harsh conditions of the Far North are developed and implemented.
OMR 2024 International Exhibition and Conference showcases the achievements of the industry, provides an impetus for the implementation of investment projects and opens new opportunities for the growth of the Arctic competencies of St. Petersburg and the northern regions.
I wish the participants and guests fruitful work and success for the benefit of Russia!

Dear Friends!

I am delighted to welcome the attendees and participants of OMR 2024, the sixth international conference and exhibition on shipbuilding and high-tech equipment for continental shelf and Russian Arctic development.
Russia’s shipbuilding industry is facing a massive challenge today: developing the continental shelf.
Leningrad Oblast is home to renowned shipbuilding and ship repair facilities. They substantially contribute to designing and building Russia’s fleet, developing navigation equipment, and fostering and employing a highly skilled workforce.
I am convinced that this forum will once again help enhance the investment appeal of the Russian Arctic and that the decisions made here will find practical application across the industry.
I hope all participants and attendees have a successful event and establish many new business relationships.

Dear Colleagues:

On behalf of Gazprom PJSC and in my personal capacity, I welcome you to the 6th International Exhibition and Conference on Shipbuilding and High-Tech Equipment Engineering for Arctic and Continental Shelf Exploration.
The Arctic and the northern continental shelf hold Russia’s richest deposits of hydrocarbons, making it a region with immense economic potential. The rational and efficient development of the resource base, the preservation of Arctic flora and fauna, and the creation of incentives for the social and economic development of Arctic regions are key goals for enterprises operating in these areas.
Gazprom is successfully achieving these goals. We established a new gas extraction center in Yamal for our country and are developing it. We were the first company in Russia to start the industrial development of offshore deposits in the Arctic, using an underwater mining complex in the Sea of Okhotsk and a unique ice-resistant platform in the Pechora Sea. We ensured year-round shipping of Yamal oil through a sea-based loading terminal in the Arctic. Our unique expertise in carrying out exceptionally challenging projects has served the development of Russia’s oil and gas industry and the entire country for many years.
Gazprom continues to develop the Arctic’s resources and those of the continental shelf. We work closely with Russian shipbuilders and leading R&D and design-and-engineering organizations. We are focused on creating a specialized fleet to meet the needs of the Gazprom Group and on developing cutting-edge equipment for harvesting hydrocarbons.
I am confident that sharing experience and engaging in open dialogue during OMR 2024 will help us create solutions for important issues in Arctic exploration.
I hope the attendees and participants of the event have successful and fruitful collaborations.

Dear colleagues,

On behalf of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce of Saint Petersburg and in my personal capacity, I welcome the guests and participants of OMR 2024, the International Exhibition and Conference on shipbuilding and high-tech equipment engineering for the exploration of Arctic and continental shelf!
The Russian Federation places special emphasis on the promotion of maritime shipping and the development of the Arctic region. Rapid technological development and introduction of digital solutions expand the boundaries for the shipbuilding industry advancement, the exploration of continental shelf, and the conquest of Arctic. This is the reason why one of the mainstream topics of the dialogue will be the discussion of state-of-the-art technologies and equipment to enable the progress of these processes to a whole new level.
There is the Maritime Arbitration Commission (MAC) that operates under the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation. Ranking among the oldest maritime arbitration institutions worldwide, for 94 years the MAC has been successful in resolving disputes and protecting interests in the maritime industry. In 2019 St. Petersburg became the first region where a branch of the Maritime Arbitration Commission under the Russian CCI was established.
I am convinced that this gathering will be an important milestone in shaping the strategic goals and objectives in the fields of shipbuilding, resource development in the Arctic region and continental shelf of the Russian Federation. Consolidating the efforts of all maritime industry actors is the key for achieving significant outcomes in this area.
I wish all participants of OMR 2024 to work successfully and productively, to develop relevant practical recommendations and to achieve their goals!

Dear colleagues!

You are heartily welcome at the International Exhibition and Conference for Shipbuilding and Equipment and Technologies for Development of the Arctic and Continental Shelf – OMR 2024.
The arctic region is a strategically significant resource that offers unique opportunities for scientific research, economic development, international collaborations, and it has a pivotal role in energy safety provisions for our country.
For the 2nd time in a row, OMR 2024 has become an integral part of the St. Petersburg International Gas Forum. For the Russian oil and gas industry, which is progressively developing offshore fields, such integration is of special importance. It promotes further progress of Russian technologies for seabed oil and gas mining, promotes import substitution, and consolidates our country’s position of the leading energy power.
Today, we need to combine our efforts like never before to solve the most difficult tasks encountered by the industry. Our meetings and discussions during OMR 2024 will facilitate development of new strategies and approaches, which will help us deal effectively with the ongoing challenges — and also use the emerging opportunities.
I hope all the organisers and participants of OMR 2024 will have rewarding experience and work during the event, as well as inspiring meetings, and successful negotiations!

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

On behalf of the RESTEC Exhibition Association, I’m glad to welcome the participants and guests of OMR 2024, the International Exhibition and Conference on shipbuilding and high-tech equipment engineering for the development of continental shelf!
This year, as it has always been the case, the Forum’s agenda is extremely rich encompassing the most relevant industry-specific issues related to the acquisition of technological sovereignty, the advancement of international and interregional cooperation, development strategies in all areas from geological exploration to processing.
The exhibition traditionally showcases the major development projects by Russian engineers, entrepreneurs, scientists in the fields of shipbuilding, technical diagnostics and field operation, secure staffing, higher environmental friendliness and reliability of the hydrocarbon production and transportation processes.
I am confident that, basing upon the positive results of OMR 2024, its participants will be able to come up with new sound proposals for the development of the resource-producing segment of the economy within a single industrial environment, and outline specific ways for the comprehensive modernization of the industry on the continental shelf.
I wish all participants, guests and hosts of OMR to hold fruitful discussions, find true solutions and draw up relevant practical recommendations.