About WPC Energy

The World Forum for Energy Transformation

WPC Energy is dedicated to the promotion of sustainable management and use of the world’s energy resources for the benefit of all.

25th WPC Energy Congress

For the first time in 90 years, our Congress will take place in Saudi Arabia from 26-30 April 2026.

Pathways to an Energy Future for All will be its theme.

We look forward to welcoming you there!

Call for Papers launched - submit here!

WPC Energy Members

WPC Energy's 60 member countries represent over 96% of the world’s energy consumption and production.

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25th Congress

25th Congress News

Call for Papers now launched!  Your opportunity to submit a paper or poster for the Technical Programme.

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Youth Survey

Youth Survey

Every three years our Young Professionals conduct a global youth survey to highlight their unique perspectives on our industry. 

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Legacy

WPC Energy Legacy

All profits from WPC Energy activities including our Congress are dedicated to charitable legacy projects. 

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The Dewhurst Award

The Dewhurst Award

In 1933, Thomas Dewhurst, then President of the Institute of Petroleum, organised our first Congress. This award celebrates an outstanding individual and their unique legacy to the energy industry.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Gender and DE&I

WPC Energy is involved in a number of initiatives to address the low representation of women within energy.

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Excellence Awards

Excellence Awards

At every Congress, we recognise some of the most outstanding projects and innovations within the global energy sector via our WPC Energy Excellence Awards. 

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Our Calgary Congress concluded with a handover to Saudi Arabia who will host the 25th WPC Energy Congress taking place in April 2026

WPC Energy Publications

WPC Youth Magazine 2023

Young Professionals Magazine 2023

Our Young Professionals launched their 2023 magazine ENERGY TRANSITION: the path to next zero at the Congress in Calgary. Highlights include an exclusive interview with Amin Nasser, President & CEO, Aramco, Saudi Arabia and 2023 Dewhurst Award recipient.

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2021 Official Publication of the 23rd World Petroleum Congress cover

Energy Insights - a Transition Focused Publication

Energy Insights analyses the challenge of balancing energy security, environmental sustainability and energy equity (affordability and accessibility) and includes a special focus on the Canadian energy transition.  

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WPC/BCG Survey 2023

Untapped Reserves 3.0 - the Only Global, Recurring DE&I Survey Within the Energy Sector

This report tracks the statistics and trends around the ongoing gender disparity within our industry and serves as a call to action to energy companies to address the significant barriers and challenges which its female workforce still come up against.

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