SUPER DUG - Developing Unconventional Gas 2026
Event Date
September 15–17, 2026
Location
Houston, TX
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe SUPER DUG (Developing Unconventional Gas) Conference & Expo is Hart Energy's flagship shale-industry event. It brings together the full power of the shale industry, remaining the premier gathering for operators, analysts, investors and technology leaders from the Permian, Eagle Ford, Midcontinent, Rockies and Bakken regions. The conference is dedicated to energy production in the shale plays of the U.S. including the Permian, Eagle Ford, Midcontinent, Bakken, Rockies, Marcellus, and Utica.
The event attracts hundreds of key energy executives across a myriad of disciplines — including oil and gas, midstream, financial and land professionals — who share insights on current issues and the challenges ahead, delivering a potent mix of relevant content presented by expert speakers alongside impactful networking with highly qualified attendees.
The 2026 edition marks an exciting first as SUPER DUG comes to Houston — the energy capital of the world — and integrates Hart Energy's natural-gas–focused Haynesville and Appalachia Basin events into one comprehensive agenda, giving attendees a broader view of the industry under one roof. As one of North America's most influential shale events, it delivers the insights, innovations and connections shaping the future of unconventional resources, with candid perspectives from top E&P executives.
Show Highlights
- All shale basins under one roof: For 2026, SUPER DUG integrates Hart Energy's natural-gas–focused Haynesville and Appalachia Basin events into one comprehensive agenda in Houston.
- Executive-level insight: Attendees gain candid perspectives from top E&P executives, explore the technologies driving performance and efficiency, and connect with the people moving the industry forward.
- Expo hall and networking: Past editions have featured 10+ hours of networking activities and the opportunity to connect with key decision-makers from public and private producers, midstream operators, and leading service and technology providers.
- DUG-Out Stage: Hart Energy offers a limited number of special speaking times on its "DUG-Out Stage" in the exhibition hall at some of its conferences.
- High-profile keynotes: In past years the DUG conference series has drawn notable keynote speakers; the 2024 SUPER DUG keynote was former Senior Advisor to President George W. Bush and political strategist Karl Rove.
Attendance
Historical figures from a recent edition: SUPER DUG has drawn an expected attendance of over 2,000+ industry professionals and over 130 exhibitors, connecting attendees with key decision-makers from public and private producers, midstream operators, and leading service and technology providers. The event describes its audience as hundreds of key energy executives across disciplines including oil and gas, midstream, financial and land professionals.
Registration
Registration is handled through the official Hart Energy event website. Exhibitors follow a separate process: under the "Exhibit/Sponsor" navigation, prospective exhibitors click "Become an Exhibitor/Sponsor," download the "Exhibitor Space Contract" PDF, complete the form, and email it to their sales representative. Each exhibitor is allotted a limited number of complimentary booth passes; the number is specified in the exhibitor contract. For exhibitor inquiries, Hart Energy directs questions to exhibitorsales@hartenergy.com, and general organizer inquiries can be directed by phone at +1 713-260-6479 or by email at conferences@hartenergy.com.
History
SUPER DUG is part of Hart Energy's long-running DUG (Developing Unconventional Gas) franchise. DUG is a series of annual regional conferences of the unconventional oil industry. Over the years the DUG series has hosted notable keynote speakers including Leon Panetta (Pittsburgh, 2014), T. Boone Pickens (2011) and George W. Bush (2013). The consolidated SUPER DUG brand launched more recently, with editions held at the Fort Worth Convention Center — the 2023 conference took place May 22–24 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, Texas — and Hart Energy described 2023 as a successful launch, followed by a 2024 edition held in Fort Worth on May 15–17. For 2026, the event relocates to Houston and integrates the Haynesville and Appalachia Basin events into one agenda.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is SUPER DUG 2026 taking place?
SUPER DUG 2026 runs September 15–17, 2026, at the George R. Brown Convention Center, located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas in downtown Houston, Texas. It is the first time the event is held in Houston.
Who organizes SUPER DUG and who should attend?
The conference is organized by Hart Energy Publishing. It is designed for operators, analysts, investors, technology leaders, and executives across oil and gas, midstream, financial and land disciplines, particularly those active in the Permian, Eagle Ford, Midcontinent, Rockies, Bakken, Haynesville and Appalachia basins.
What makes the 2026 edition different?
For 2026, SUPER DUG moves to Houston and integrates Hart Energy's natural-gas–focused Haynesville and Appalachia Basin events into one comprehensive agenda, giving attendees a broader view of the shale industry under one roof.
How do I register or become an exhibitor?
Registration is handled through the official Hart Energy event website. To exhibit, download the Exhibitor Space Contract under the site's Exhibit/Sponsor section and email it to a Hart Energy sales representative; exhibitor questions can be sent to exhibitorsales@hartenergy.com or by calling +1 713-260-6479.
How large is SUPER DUG and what can I expect?
Recent editions have drawn over 2,000 industry professionals and more than 130 exhibitors, along with 10+ hours of networking. Attendees hear candid perspectives from top E&P executives and explore technologies driving performance and efficiency across the shale basins.
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