ONS Energy Talks

Are subsea drones really a part of the future, and how? Many have tried, but what is success, and how do we measure it? In this Tech Talk we will challenge key stakeholders to reflect and share their perspective on the “Game of Drones”.Eric Doyle is your moderator, and the panel you will hear Steffan Lindsø, Jan Christian Torvestad, Giovanni Massari and Camilla Leon.

Imagine a future where AI empowers, not replaces, our workforce, reshaping traditional industries and propelling the green shift.Join us to understand how Industry leaders and the educational system must evolve to prepare individuals for an AI-driven future. Explore which AI's productivity-enhancing capabilities is required and how we can work together so that the workforce is adequately prepared for the changes AI will bring. In the panel: Anett Haugom, Digital Capability Lead in Aker BP, Åshild Hanne Larsen, VP Subsurface and Excellence, Equinor, Hege Drarvik Olsnes, Managing Director Advisory Scandinavia, Sopra steria and Tom Ryen, PHD and Head of Departement of Electrical Engineering and Computer science, University of Stavanger. The conversation is moderated by Heikki Holmås.

In the latest episode of ONS Energy Talks, Dr. Michal Meidan, Head of China Energy Research at the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, discusses China's pivotal role in the global energy transition. Despite Western focus on Europe and the US, Dr. Meidan emphasises the importance of considering China, a significant player in the energy landscape.Host: Inger Johanne Stenberg, Communications Director, ONS

As the world gears up for a series of pivotal elections in 2024, the implications for the upstream oil and gas industry are becoming increasingly significant. In the latest episode of ONS Energy Talks, experts Ian Conway, Executive Director for Upstream and Energy Research and Jared Jeffery, Senior Research Analyst with S&P Global Commodity Insight provided insights into how the upcoming elections, particularly in the US and the UK, might shape the future of energy policies and investments.Host: Inger Johanne Stenberg, Communications Director, ONS

In the latest episode of ONS Energy Talks, our guest Valentina Kretzschmar, Vice President of Consulting Climate Risk and Strategy at Wood Mackenzie, delved into the intricate challenge of balancing energy supply with net zero goals. This conversation highlighted key issues such as the misconceptions surrounding net zero targets, the shift from ESG to energy security, energy literacy, and the global disparities in addressing climate change.Host: Inger Johanne Stenberg, Communications Director, ONS

With ONS 2024 just months away, anticipation is building around discussions on the future of the oil and gas industry.In the new episode of ONS Energy Talks, Dr. Amrita Sen, founder and Director of Research at Energy Aspects, share her look into the crystal ball.Host: Inger Johanne Stenberg, Communications Director, ONS

Why do we need diversity in the energy industry? What is diversity? Can diversity in teams be the key to the energy transformation and how can women in tech accelerate this?In this episode, our guest Åshild Hanne Larsen, VP Subsurface Excellence & Digital, Equinor, shares her perspectives and experiences as a leader in the energy industry and advocate for diversity.Host: Inger Johanne Stenberg, ONS Communication Director

Who will lead us through the energy transition, will we be able to make the most out of a diverse leadership, both in regards to age, gender, geographical locations and much more?  In the studio Jairo Alexander Lopez, one of the ONS Young Leaders this year and now working with well integrity for Three60Energy in Vår Energi. He is joined by Elisabeth Femsteinevik, new in the role as Managing Director for DNO Norway. Host: Inger Johanne Stenberg, ONS Communication Director.