ICPET 2026

International Conference

on

Petroleum and Energy Transition

"Bridging Hydrocarbons and Future of Energy"

14th - 15th December 2026
Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

Organized By

Department of Petroleum Engineering

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In Association With

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About the Conference

The International Conference on Petroleum and Energy Transition (ICPET) 2026 welcomes speakers, presenters, and exhibitors from across the globe to gather at IIT(ISM) Dhanbad. It is our utmost pleasure to invite new ideas, methods, and discussions from industry, academia, and students to join us and secure your registration for this conference.

This premier event serves as a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and advancement of technologies that bridge traditional energy with the future sustainable energy landscape.

Featuring keynote sessions, technical presentations, panel discussions, and industry exhibitions, ICPET 2026 is the definitive gathering for petroleum engineering excellence.

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500+

Delegates

100+

Speakers

2

Days

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Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad

IIT Dhanbad (formerly ISM Dhanbad) is a premier institute of national importance recognized for excellence in engineering, science, and technology. Founded in 1926, it has been instrumental in developing skilled professionals and advancing research in petroleum engineering and mineral technology.

Department of Petroleum Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology (ISM) Dhanbad

The Department of Petroleum Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad, was established in 1957 to make its mark in the country's Oil and Gas Industry. Subsequent developments, under the guidance of distinguished educators, renowned personalities from the oil and gas industry and the scientific community have led the department to the forefront of research and teaching in Petroleum Engineering.

  • ●Advanced drilling and well engineering expertise
  • ●Reservoir simulation and optimization
  • ●Carbon capture and storage research
  • ●Energy transition and renewable integration
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Proposed Conference Events

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Keynote Sessions

Visionary speakers from industry and academia

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Technical Paper Presentations*

Latest research in petroleum and energy

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Panel Discussions

Expert insights on industry trends

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Industry Exhibition

Technology showcase and vendor displays

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Workshop & Short Courses

Hands-on learning experiences

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Field Visit / Technical Tour

On-site exploration of facilities

*The Microsoft CMT service was used for managing the peer-reviewing process for this conference. This service was provided for free by Microsoft and they bore all expenses, including costs for Azure cloud services as well as for software development and support.

Conference Themes

Advanced Petroleum Geoscience and Seismic Interpretation
Advanced Drilling, Well Engineering and Autonomous Subsurface Operations
Digital Reservoir Engineering, Simulation and Integrated Asset Management
Technological Developments in Production Operations, Flow Assurance, Asset Integrity and Smart Field Practices
Enhanced Oil Recovery and IOR Techniques
Smart Refining, Sustainable Petrochemicals and Process Intensification
Geothermal Energy Exploration and Development
Unconventional Energy Resources: Coal Bed Methane (CBM), Gas Hydrate and Shale Oil/Gas
Hydrogen Production, Carbon Capture Utilization and Storage (CCUS), Carbon Management and Net-Zero Energy Technologies
Underground Coal Gasification (UCG), Underground Energy Conversion, Syngas Production and Future Fuel Technologies
Energy Transition, Sustainability, Energy Security and Policy Innovation
Artificial Intelligence, Digital Transformation and Autonomous Energy Ecosystems

Abstract Submission - Details

Authors are requested to submit their abstracts through the Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT). Please follow the steps below carefully while preparing and submitting your abstract.

Submission Process

1

Access the Submission Portal

Visit the ICPET 2026 submission portal through Microsoft Conference Management Toolkit (CMT).

Open ICPET 2026 CMT Portal →
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Create or Access Your CMT Account

If you already have a Microsoft CMT account, log in using your registered email address and password.

If you do not have an account, select Register, create your account using your institutional or professional email address, and complete the verification process.

3

Create a New Submission

After logging in, open the ICPET 2026 conference page, go to the Author Console, and select + Create New Submission.

4

Enter Your Abstract Details

Enter the required information carefully, including:

  • Title of the abstract
  • Abstract text
  • Primary subject area
  • Authors and co-authors
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Review and Submit

Carefully review all the information entered in your submission before completing the submission process. Ensure that the abstract follows the prescribed template and submission guidelines.

Venue

Golden Jubilee Lecture Theatre (GJLT)

Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India

Located in the heart of the mining and petroleum hub of India, GJLT offers state-of-the-art facilities, comfortable accommodation, and excellent connectivity for all conference delegates and guests.

Amenities

  • • On-campus conference halls with modern AV systems
  • • Comfortable dining facilities
  • • High-speed internet and dedicated work spaces
  • • Secure parking for all attendees
venue map

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Accommodation Available

On-campus & nearby hotels

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Nearest Airports

Durgapur(1.5hr), Ranchi (3.5hr), Kolkata (4.5hr)

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Nearest Railway Station

Dhanbad Junction(2.8km)

Core Organizing Committee

Convenor

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Prof. Vikas Mahto

Professor (HAG) & Head

Dept. of Petroleum Enginnering, IIT(ISM)

vikas@iitism.ac.in

Co-Convenor

co-convenor

Prof. Tarun Kumar Naiya

Professor

Dept. of Petroleum Enginnering, IIT(ISM)

tarunnaiya@iitism.ac.in

Co-Convenor

co-convenor

Prof. Chandan Sahu

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Petroleum Enginnering, IIT-ISM

chandansahu@iitism.ac.in

Co-Convenor

co-convenor

Prof. Hamid Siddique

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Petroleum Engineering, IIT-ISM

mhsiddique@iitism.ac.in

Organizing Secretary

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Prof. Siddharth Gautam

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Petroleum Enginnering, IIT(ISM)

siddarth@iitism.ac.in

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