NEFTEGAZ 2027: visitor guide

NEFTEGAZ is an international exhibition for equipment and technologies serving the oil and gas industries. Its 26th edition is scheduled for 12–15 April 2027 at Crocus Expo, marketed as Moscow; the venue is physically in Krasnogorsk, Moscow Region. EXPOCENTRE AO organises the event.

Why NEFTEGAZ matters

See technologies across the operating chain

The official product scope spans geological and geophysical research, exploration, well construction, field development, production, gathering, processing, transport, storage and delivery. That breadth can help technical and commercial teams connect a project requirement to equipment and service categories across multiple operating stages.

Compare equipment and systems

Product categories include pumps, compressors, engines, valves, pipes, pipeline systems, electrical equipment, cables, welding equipment, instrumentation, measurement systems and automated control. Buyers can use these categories to compare solutions against operating conditions, materials, integration, maintenance and service requirements.

Consider safety and environmental requirements

The official scope includes labour protection, fire safety, corrosion prevention, environmental monitoring, waste treatment, laboratory and analytical equipment. These areas matter to operators and project teams managing equipment reliability, worker protection and environmental processes. Verify technical claims and compliance evidence with suppliers.

Recent scale

At the 2026 edition, the organiser reported 750 companies from 11 countries, 29,240 visitors and 40,000 square metres of exhibition space. These are 2026 results, not a forecast for the 2027 edition. The 2026 figures show that visitors may need a clear plan to use their time across a wide product range.

Who should visit NEFTEGAZ?

Oil and gas operators and production teams

Prioritise equipment and systems relevant to field conditions, production targets, maintenance needs and asset life. Prepare a concise outline of the operating problem and the specifications that a supplier must address.

Engineering, project and technical teams

Use the product categories to identify technologies for exploration, drilling, field development, processing, pipelines or facilities. Compare installation constraints, interfaces, materials, instrumentation and support requirements; note which details require engineering review.

Procurement and supply-chain professionals

Shortlist manufacturers and suppliers by equipment group. Ask about configuration, manufacturing capability, delivery schedules, spare parts, service coverage, documentation and commercial terms. Treat discussions as an initial screen and follow up with formal qualification steps.

Refining, petrochemical and processing professionals

Review processing equipment, chemical reagents, additives, materials, laboratory instruments and automation relevant to plant processes. Capture product specifications and ask how solutions relate to the process conditions you manage.

Safety, environmental and quality specialists

Explore safety systems, fire protection, corrosion prevention, monitoring instruments, waste processing and laboratory capabilities. Prepare questions about testing, operating limits, documentation and integration with existing procedures.

Manufacturers and service providers

Exhibitors can present products across the documented oil and gas equipment and technology categories. Define the customers, applications and technical questions your team can support, and prepare clear product information for relevant conversations.

What can you find at NEFTEGAZ?

• Geological and geophysical research, exploration and reserve assessment
• Onshore and offshore well construction, drilling and field development
• Oil and gas gathering, processing, refining and petrochemicals
• Pipelines, transport, tanks, storage and delivery
• Pumps, compressors, engines, valves, pipes, cables and welding equipment
• Automation, telemechanisation, instrumentation, measurement and software
• Corrosion prevention, environmental monitoring, waste treatment, labour protection and fire safety
• Laboratory instruments, analytical equipment, mobile laboratories and technical services

The official site also lists LNG production, transport, distribution and use among its thematic sectors. Review the current 2027 participant catalogue and programme to identify companies and confirmed sessions relevant to your work.

What makes NEFTEGAZ distinctive?

NEFTEGAZ covers the oil and gas value chain rather than a single equipment class. Its official 2026 results list 750 participating companies and a 40,000-square-metre exhibition area, while the 2027 edition is the 26th. The breadth may suit teams comparing linked equipment needs, but it also makes targeted planning important. The organiser states that the exhibition is supported by Russian energy and industry ministries and relevant industry bodies.

How to prepare before NEFTEGAZ

1. Define the project or operating question. Identify the asset, process stage, technical challenge and decision you want to advance.
2. Build a shortlist. Use the organiser’s participant information and product sectors to group suppliers by exploration, drilling, production, processing, transport, automation, safety or environmental technology.
3. Prepare technical questions. Ask about operating conditions, throughput or pressure range where relevant, materials, compatibility, installation, controls, maintenance, spare parts, service and documentation.
4. Prioritise meetings. Mark essential suppliers, useful alternatives and exploratory companies. Leave time for technical discussions and the organiser’s confirmed programme.
5. Bring a safe project brief. Prepare non-confidential requirements, drawings or specifications only where appropriate and permitted. Do not disclose sensitive project information without an agreed process.
6. Plan follow-up capture. Record company, equipment category, application fit, unanswered question, document needed and next contact.

Make the most of NEFTEGAZ on site

Compare solutions against the same operating requirements. For machinery, note configuration, materials, operating limits and service needs. For instrumentation and automation, capture interfaces, control-system compatibility and commissioning questions. For pipeline or corrosion products, note the application conditions and evidence required to validate suitability.

Use a consistent note format: Company → technology → operating application → evidence needed → next action. Separate a product discussion from a confirmed specification. If a proposal touches several disciplines, identify which engineering, operations, safety or procurement colleagues should review it after the show.

Plan your time realistically

The 2026 edition occupied 40,000 square metres, according to the organiser. That previous-edition footprint suggests visitors should group priority companies by product area, allow time for travel between sections and avoid booking every minute of the day. Check the 2027 floor plan, opening arrangements and programme as the organiser publishes them; do not assume the previous layout will be identical.

Beyond the exhibition floor

The organiser positions NEFTEGAZ alongside the National Oil and Gas Forum. Check the official 2027 event programme for confirmed forums, sessions and schedules before making plans. Previous-edition results establish the exhibition’s scale, but do not confirm which programme items will recur.

After NEFTEGAZ: move from contact to technical evaluation

Sort contacts by project urgency, technical relevance and follow-up required. Request detailed specifications, drawings, materials information, test documentation, references, service arrangements, spare-parts information and commercial terms as appropriate. Compare suppliers against a shared requirement list and involve engineering, operations, safety, quality and procurement colleagues before qualification or purchasing decisions.

Who should consider exhibiting?

The documented product scope includes equipment and services for exploration, drilling, production, processing, refining, pipelines, storage, automation, environmental technologies, laboratory work and safety. Manufacturers, technology companies and service providers in these areas may find the event relevant if they can address technical and operational questions from industry professionals. Set a clear objective—such as presenting a solution for a defined application or discussing supply capability—and prepare information your team can substantiate. Participation does not guarantee leads, contracts or market access.

NEFTEGAZ 2027 at a glance

Is NEFTEGAZ worth visiting?

NEFTEGAZ is most relevant to professionals who source, specify, operate or supply equipment and technologies for oil and gas projects. The wide product scope can support comparisons across connected project needs, while the latest reported scale makes prioritisation important. Visitors with a clear technical or sourcing objective are better placed to identify useful suppliers and follow-up questions.

Closing: make your NEFTEGAZ visit purposeful

Choose the operating or project decision you need to advance. Use the exhibition to compare relevant technologies, test supplier fit and leave each useful discussion with a technical next step.

Oil and gas opportunities in Russia

Market context

The U.S. Energy Information Administration reports that Russia produced 9.2 million barrels per day of crude oil in 2024, down 4% from 2023. This is a production figure, not a forecast of future demand for particular equipment.

Opportunities for exhibitors

Equipment, automation, processing, pipeline, safety and environmental-technology suppliers may explore whether their products fit the needs of Russian oil and gas operators and project teams. Participants should independently assess applicable rules, commercial conditions, supply routes and customer requirements.

Opportunities for visitors

Visitors could compare technologies for production, processing, transport, maintenance and monitoring against the requirements of their own assets or projects. The production figure provides sector context; it does not establish demand for a specific solution or guarantee access to buyers.

Russia may be relevant to oil and gas suppliers because the EIA recorded substantial crude production in 2024. Any commercial fit depends on technical suitability, applicable restrictions and the participant’s ability to serve the market.

Discover Moscow

The venue is at Crocus Expo in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow proper. Visitors planning time in Moscow should distinguish the venue municipality from attractions in the city.

Moscow Kremlin Museums

The Kremlin museums present historic buildings, collections and exhibitions within the Moscow Kremlin, a major cultural and architectural complex.

State Tretyakov Gallery

The historic Tretyakov Gallery displays Russian art, including works spanning the twelfth to early twentieth centuries.

Visitors can plan a city visit around fair commitments and check current museum schedules before travelling. The Moscow attractions are separate from the Crocus Expo site in Krasnogorsk.