CNPC USA Wins Two 2026 OTC Spotlight on New Technology® Awards
OTC recognizes CNPC USA Corporation for Monobore Expandable Casing Technology and UltraSense™ — UHTHP Bit Intelligence.
Houston, TX — CNPC USA Corporation is proud to announce that it has been recognized by the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) as a winner of the 2026 Spotlight on New Technology® Award.
In the official 2026 awards announcement, OTC named CNPC USA Corporation among this year’s honorees for two pioneering technologies: Monobore Expandable Casing Technology and UltraSense™ — UHTHP Bit Intelligence.
Award-Winning Innovations
Recognized for originality, technical ingenuity, and commercial potential:
- ● Monobore Expandable Casing: Streamlining well construction with advanced expandable tubular solutions.
- ● UltraSense™ Bit Intelligence: Delivering Ultra-High Temperature/High Pressure (UHTHP) data insights directly from the bit.
According to OTC, the 2026 Spotlight on New Technology program highlights 17 technologies across areas including drilling, completions, subsea systems, and AI. The program reflects continued progress in offshore energy innovation, selecting winners based on demonstrated results and their ability to solve complex industry challenges.
Commitment to Excellence
This recognition highlights CNPC USA’s ongoing commitment to advancing energy technology through practical innovation and engineering excellence. Being selected by OTC underscores the value of developing technologies that support safer, more efficient, and more sustainable offshore operations.
The 2026 Spotlight on New Technology Award winners will be honored at OTC on Monday, May 4, 2026, at NRG Center in Houston, Texas.