ONS is a key forum in the energy industry. During ONS, Equinor hosted a series of exciting talks on providing reliable energy for a world in transition. You can watch recordings of the talks below.
ONS is a key forum in the energy industry. During ONS, Equinor hosted a series of exciting talks on providing reliable energy for a world in transition. You can watch recordings of the talks below.
Across the three days at ONS 26, we focused on one topic each day:
Equinor deliver reliable and diverse energy at continental scale, and we are the largest energy provider to Europe. Across oil, gas, power, and trading, we provide the energy the world needs. We’re managing complexity, strengthening energy security, lowering emissions and advancing the capabilities and technology future energy systems need.
See the recordings below.
The Norwegian continental shelf creates significant economic value and ripple effects for both large and small communities across Norway. In almost every municipality, jobs and value creation can be linked to Equinor’s activities. Through direct and indirect employment, local supply chains, and tax contributions, Equinor helps support the welfare society we all are proud of.
See the recordings below.
Equinor is invested in finding the right solutions to provide reliable energy, lowering emissions and advancing the capabilities and technology future energy systems need.
See the recordings below.
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Equinor Talks: Industrial AI turning data into barrels
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Equinor Talks: The speed of innovation within automation
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Equinor Talks: What three generations teach us about partnering to build New Businesses
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Equinor Talks: NCS towards 2035: A step-change to uphold activity and value creation
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Equinor Talks: Ripple effects - more than numbers. Jobs and value creation throughout Norway (Session held in Norwegian)
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Equinor Talks: How to uphold value creation on the NCS (Session held in Norwegian)
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Equinor Talks: Activity and ripple effects – Troll and Kollsnes (Session held in Norwegian)
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Equinor Talks: Poland's path to energy security: The power of diversification
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Equinor Talks: Energy security: A shared effort. Learnings from Mongstad
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Equinor Talks: What are gas buyers looking for and why do they look to Norway?
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Equinor Talks: CCS: From First Success to Real Scale
Time | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 |
|---|---|---|---|
10:00 - 10:30 | Equinor Talks: NCS towards 2035: A step-change to uphold activity and value creation | ||
10:30 - 11:00 | Equinor Talks: Industrial AI turning data into barrels | ||
11:00 - 11:30 | Equinor Talks: Ripple effects - more than numbers. Jobs and value creation throughout Norway | ||
11:30 - 12:00 | Equinor Talks: The speed of innovation within automation | ||
13:00 - 13:30 | Equinor Talks: Poland's path to energy security: The power of diversification | Equinor Talks: How to uphold value creation on the NCS | Equinor Talks: From curiosity to space. Meet Norway's first astronaut |
14:00 - 14:30 | Equinor Talks: Energy security: A shared effort. Learnings from Mongstad | Equinor Talks: Activity and ripple effects – Troll and Kollsnes | Equinor Talks: What three generations teach us about partnering to build New Businesses |
15:00 - 15:30 | Equinor Talks: What are gas buyers looking for and why do they look to Norway? | ||
16:00 - 16:30 | Equinor Talks: CCS: From First Success to Real Scale |
Mon 13:00-13:30
Helge Haugane. EVP Power, Equinor
Nick Butler. Visiting professor at King's College London and the founding chairman of The Policy Institute at King's.
Wiesław Prugar. Vice President of the Management Board for Upstream, Orlen.
Maiken Ree. Moderator
In a world where energy security has become a top political and economic priority, Poland stands out as a success story. This session explores how diversification of energy sources and technologies has transformed the country's energy landscape and strengthened its resilience. Poland is also one of Equinor's core markets. Join the session to explore what Poland's experience can teach us about strengthening energy security through diversification.
Tue 10:00-10:30
Thomas Foldøy Tverdal. VP Wells Project and Exploration, Equinor
Camilla Aamodt. Exploration Manager, Equinor
Jon Erik Lønøy Lygren. VP Subsea Tie-Back Execution, Equinor
Anniken Haugen Jebsen. Moderator
The Norwegian Continental Shelf is entering a new phase. After more than 50 years of operations, Equinor is moving from large standalone developments towards a more mature shelf, where future value creation depends on faster maturation, more wells, more tie-backs, more modifications and stronger collaboration across the full value chain. Our ambition is to uphold activity, value creation and production until 2035 – which is a massive effort.
This session will connect the overall ambition to three practical delivery perspectives: finding more, drilling and delivering more wells, and developing more marginal projects profitable and faster.
Wed 10:30-11:00
Karianne Tung. Minister of Digitalisation and Public Governance
Arne Gurtner, SVP TDI Oil & Gas, Equinor
Olav Landstad. Moderator.
Industrial AI is becoming a competitive differentiator for the energy and process industries. By using sensor data, automation and machine learning, we can improve safety, increase production efficiency and reduce emissions. At the same time, a global race is underway, with the United States leading in innovation and China in scaling. For Norway and Europe to succeed, we must find our own path: combining the responsible and safe use of AI with a high pace of innovation and rapid implementation.
You can also meet Equinor representatives at ONS’s events.
See the full programme for ONS at the official website
Monday 24 August | Tuesday 25 August | Wednesday 26 August |
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17:30 – 18:15 | 15:00 – 16:00 | 17:00 – 18:00 |
19:00 – 20:00 | 16:15 – 16:45 | 18:00 – 18:30 |
20:00-21:00 | 17:00 – 18:00 | 18:45 – 20:00 |
18:30 - 20:00 | 20:00-23:00 | |
20:15 - 21:00 |
Mon 17:30-18:15
Ever wished you could flip the investor meeting? In this session, three VCs take the stage to present their perspective in a structured five-minute pitch format.
The session offers a clearer view into how investors think, what they look for, and how they approach new opportunities. After the pitches, a jury of founders will lead the conversation with direct questions.
The audience will also have the opportunity to ask questions, making this a rare chance to hear investors explain their thinking in a direct and open format.
Mon 14:00-14:30 (Norwegian only)
Ole-Tobias Frich. VP asset development and climate, onshore plants, Equinor
Amund Vik. Senior advisor, Eurasia Group. Former state secretary at the Ministry of Energy.
Kristoffer Jensen Aardal. Moderator
As geopolitical tensions rise and energy systems face new pressures, energy security has returned to the top of the political agenda. How resilient should our energy systems be, who should pay for preparedness, and how do we balance security with the need for transition?
Starting from the experience of Mongstad, this session explores the role of critical infrastructure, industry and public authorities in building resilient energy systems for the future.
With perspectives from both industry and geopolitics, the discussion examines the trade-offs and choices shaping Europe's energy landscape.
Please note that this session will be held in Norwegian.
Mon 15:00-15:30
Michael Lewis. CEO Uniper
Helle. Ø Kristiansen. SVP Gas & Power, Equinor
Simone Pugliese. CEO Attributes SA
Demand for Norwegian gas is increasingly driven by the need for security of energy supply, long-term partnerships, and lower-carbon supply. Helle Ø. Kristiansen of Equinor will discuss how customer demand is evolving and Equinor’s response.
Michael Lewis, CEO of Uniper, will provide the buyer perspective, sharing what utilities and energy companies look for when securing gas supplies in a world in transition.
Simone Pugliese, CEO of Attributes SA, will explore how greater demand for transparency and traceability is reshaping energy markets, enabling new commercial, regulatory, and financial applications linked to emissions data.
Mon 16:00-16:30
Torbjørg Klara Heskestad. SVP Low Carbon Solutions, Equinor.
Alexandra Fasola. Group Lead CCUS, Heidelberg Materials
Erildas Budraitis. Moderator
Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) in Europe is gradually moving beyond early ideas and concepts. Northern Lights is now operational, while new transport and storage infrastructure is progressing elsewhere in Europe. Policymakers are also progressing market frameworks. But the market is developing more slowly than expected. Progress remains uneven, and deployment continues to be held back by uncertain customer demand. In this session, Equinor and Heidelberg Materials will discuss what made the first projects possible and what still needs to happen for CCS to scale further in Europe.
Tue 11:00-11:30 (Norwegian only)
Erlend Bullvåg. Adm Direktør KPB
Marianne Stavland Davenport. EVP M&M, Aibel
Jan-Inge Kongsbak. Daglig leder AM North
Hild Stuland Larsen. Moderator
Equinor’s activities in Norway create significant value across industries and regions. According to the 2025 ripple effects report from Kunnskapsparken Bodø (KPB), the company’s operations generated NOK 142 billion in value creation and supported around 82,000 full-time jobs, including both direct and indirect impacts throughout the supply chain. Norwegian suppliers account for more than 93% of deliveries to Equinor’s activity in Norway, reflecting a long-standing collaboration that has helped build expertise and technology on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. In this session, KPB will present the 2025 ripple effect report, followed by comments and dialogue with supplier representatives from Aibel and AM North.
Tue 13:00-13:30 (Norwegian only)
Minister Terje Asland. Minister of Energy, Labour Party
Kine Asper Vistnes. President, the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions
Frode Alfheim. President, Norwegian Trade Union Styrke
Hildegunn Blindheim. Director General, Employer and Industry Organization, Offshore Norge
Moderated by Charlotte S.F. Sørås
The Norwegian Continental Shelf has been a cornerstone of Norway’s prosperity for decades, creating jobs, exports, expertise and value across the country. As the industry faces important choices about new projects, exploration, resource utilisation and future framework conditions, a key question emerges: What will it take to ensure continued success in the decades ahead?
In this panel discussion, Minister of Energy Terje Aasland joins Kine Asper Vistnes from LO, Frode Alfheim, Styrke and Hildegunn Blindheim, Offshore Norge to explore how the Norwegian Continental Shelf can continue to deliver value for society while maintaining competitiveness, legitimacy and sustainable development.
Tue 14:00-14:30 (Norwegian only)
Lill Harriet Brusdal. Director Troll, Equinor
Christel Kvalvik. Director Øygarden, Equinor
Kari-Anne Landro. CEO Vest Næringsråd
Kjersti Nordøy. Moderator
The Troll field is the cornerstone of the Norwegian continental shelf and one of the most important contributors to long-term value creation in Norway.
Activity at Troll generates significant ripple effects across the country – from offshore operations and onshore facilities to supplier networks and local communities across industries.
This session explores Troll and Kollsnes’ impact on value creation, and how continuous development, collaboration and improved efficiency must be a key driver for securing jobs and help sustain prosperity for the future.
Wed 11:30 - 12:00
Stine Vemmestad Vatneberg, VP TDI FOS, Equinor
Jan Christian Torvestad, Head of Marine robotics, Equinor
Magnus Brandtzæg. Moderator
The speed of automation is accelerating through use of sensors, machine learning and robotics. How are Equinoir, one of the world’s frontrunners in marine robotics, transforming the NCS, and enabling more projects and abilities through the introduction of more automation and robotics.
Wed 13:00 - 13:30
Jannicke Mikkelsen, Norway’s first astronaut, technologist and filmmaker
Jannik Lindbæk. Moderator
The need for STEM competence is growing, while fewer young people are choosing STEM-related pathways. As Equinor steps up its efforts to strengthen interest in STEM, join Norway’s first astronaut, Jannicke Mikkelsen, for a conversation about curiosity, technology and the opportunities that can emerge when curiosity is allowed to grow.
Because curiosity shapes the future. STEM shapes the future
Wed 14:00 - 14:30
Talal Hassan. CEO 44.01
Andy Robinson. President Standard Lithium
Morten Halleraker. Equinor. Head of New Business and Investments in Equinor.
Uma Ranganathan. Head of strategy and early phase in Equinor. Moderator
Equinor is developing new businesses beyond its current core to capture opportunities in the energy transition and deliver future growth. Meet the CEO’s of Standard Lithium, developing new opportunities within lithium extraction, and 44.01, creating solutions for mineralising CO2.
Mon 19:00-20:00
From local roots to global ambitions. Scale-ups from Norway, Brazil, the UK and the US take the stage at ONS to present their business models, traction and growth plans.
The companies are looking for new opportunities for collaboration, pilots, costumers, capital and insights.
Join us for a night of networking across borders!
Mon 20:00-21:00
2025 markerer starten på et nytt musikalsk kapittel for Terje Winterstø Røthing. Han er kjent fra band som Skambankt og Kaizers Orchestra og debuterer nå som soloartist under navnet WINTERSTØ. Musikken er en videreføring av den musikalske retningen som ble utforsket på de siste Skambankt-albumene, da spesielt «1994» og «Jærtegn».
Bli med oss i teltet for å runde av en fantastisk første dag nede i Vågen.
Tue 15:00-16:00
Deltakere fra ONS Young og UiS, har siden torsdag jobbet med spesifikke problemstillinger fra Equinor, Innovation Dock, Aibel og ONS. Nå er det tid for de nominerte å pitche foran en jury, og vinnere skal kåres. Foran dem sitter representanter fra næringslivet for å juryere.
Vinnerne premieres. Hvem stikker av med seieren?
Tue 16:15-16:45
Jannicke Mikkelsen deler en unik historie om veien til verdensrommet. Med mot og målbevissthet sprenger hun grenser og viser hva som er mulig når vi tør å tenke stort. Foredraget inspirerer, utfordrer og gir nye perspektiver på innovasjon, ledelse og samarbeid, og inviterer deg til å se på verden med nye øyne.
Jannicke Mikkelsen er Norges første astronaut og en prisvinnende filmskaper med en eventyrlig livshistorie. Hun har jobbet på prestisjefylte prosjekter med blant annet NASA, Netflix, Paramount Pictures, rockebandet Queen og BBC, og har samarbeidet med ikoner som Buzz Aldrin, Brian May og Sir David Attenborough. Nylig ble hun Norges første astronaut i verdensrommet som fartøyssjef for romferden Fram2.
Tue 17:00-18:00
De fleste av oss har blitt godt kjent med ChatGPT og CoPilot i det siste. Vi kan til og med begynne å tenke at KI "forstår" oss.
Men under denne sesjonen i Vågen skjer det noe du ikke får med deg andre steder under ONS. En leder settes i stolen. En AI-avatar analyserer i sanntid hva hen sier, reagerer og uttrykker. Det blir direkte, ufiltrert og uforutsigbart. Hva ser maskinen som vi mennesker overser? Og hva er det den aldri vil forstå? Når demonstrasjonen er over, åpner vi opp for en panelsamtale: Menneskelig intelligens vs. kunstig intelligens – hva vil forme framtidens lederkompetanse? Her møtes ledere, fagfolk, kritikere og unge talenter til en diskusjon som ikke handler om å hype opp kunstig intelligens, men om ansvar, dømmekraft og hvordan vi skal anvende KI framover. Sesjonen er utvikla i samarbeid med ONS Future Leaders.
Denne teksten er skrevet i harmoni mellom mennesket og CoPilot. Vel møtt til refleksjon og debatt hos oss!
Tue 18:30-20:00
I denne sesjonen er det bedriftene som søker studenten – ikke omvendt. 3-4 arbeidsgivere får 3 minutter til å “selge inn” hvorfor de fortjener søknaden din, før studentene tar over med spørsmålene.
Vi stiller med gratis mat og forfriskninger for dere studenter, dere stiller med spørsmålene, bedriftene stiller forhåpentligvis med svarene.
Tue 20:15-21:00
Haugesundske FordRekord må være et av de bandene i Norge med best stemning. De låter som sol, fest, lange, lyse kvelder og bekymringsløse horisonter.» – Stavanger Aftenblad
Vi avslutter en herlig dag på ONS med konsert fra selveste FordRekord!
Wed 17:00-18:00
Hvilken energinasjon skal Norge være i fremtiden? Hva er politikernes ambisjon for norsk sokkel i 2050 og hvordan vil de bidra til rammene som trengs for å skape nye verdikjeder langs norskekysten?
Regjeringen har varslet en stortingsmelding om petroleumsvirksomheten og den har også nedsatt en omstillingskommisjon.
Landets fremste energipolitikere har brukt ONS til å se og forstå mer av offshorenæringene. Vi samler dem til debatt i Vågen og arrangement er åpent for alle som er opptatt av fremtiden til energinasjonen Norge.
Wed 18:00-18:30
I denne sesjonen får du innsikt fra Equinors nyeste ringvirkningsrapport, med et tydelig bilde av hvordan aktivitet på norsk sokkel skaper verdier, arbeidsplasser og muligheter over hele landet.
Wed 18:45-20:00
Akkurat sprunget Relay for Life? Kom til teltet for å ta imot hyllest og en forfriskning. Så varmer vi opp til konsert sammen.
