ONS 2026 Special Report

This collection features Offshore's ONS 2026 coverage, including exclusive executive interviews, project developments, technology innovations, industry news and key discussions from the Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) conference and exhibition held Aug. 24-27 in Stavanger, Norway.
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ONS 2026 audience and stage discussion

Industry leaders, policymakers and energy professionals gather at ONS in Stavanger, Norway.

This special report published on Aug. 27, 2026.

For more than 50 years, ONS has brought together global energy leaders, policymakers, innovators and industry experts in Stavanger, Norway, to discuss the future of energy.

Returning Aug. 24-27, ONS 2026 centered on the theme "Courage," challenging the industry to make bold decisions amid evolving energy, climate and geopolitical challenges.

Explore Offshore's event coverage of ONS 2026, including breaking news, exclusive interviews, technology developments and insights from one of the energy sector's top offshore conferences.

ONS 2026 exclusive interviews & executive perspectives:

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aging offshore assets
As operators extend the lives of offshore facilities, sourcing qualified replacement components is becoming increasingly difficult. Henry Appleton, COO of Pelagus, discusses how...
Aug. 19, 2026
Courtesy Kraken Robotics
digital twin generated from high-resolution subsea survey data
The offshore industry is shifting from basic asset documentation to understanding how assets change over time through subsea LiDAR, digital twins and AI, enabling more informed...
Aug. 25, 2026
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offshore oil and gas operations
Offshore operators must focus on critical risks, not critical data, according to Lloyd's Register's Neil Arthur.
Aug. 13, 2026
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Deepwater subsea production infrastructure on the seafloor
Subsea processing is moving from a niche technology to a mature field optimization tool that helps operators extend asset life, increase recovery and delay major brownfield investments...
Aug. 24, 2026
Courtesy SolarDuck
SolarDuck's elevated floating solar platform
SolarDuck says its offshore floating power hub, combining floating solar, battery storage and auxiliary generation, could offer a lower-cost alternative to long subsea umbilicals...
Aug. 4, 2026
Courtesy Hitachi Energy
HVDC use on DolWin1 offshore wind farm near Germany
As offshore wind projects grow in size and complexity, developers and grid planners are looking beyond traditional point-to-point connections toward more integrated offshore transmissio...
July 22, 2026

 

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ONS 2026 exhibition hall and crowd

Attendees explore the exhibition floor at ONS 2026 in Stavanger, Norway, where energy companies, technology providers and industry stakeholders showcase the latest offshore, subsea and energy transition innovations.

 

Projects, exploration & production outlook:

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Deepsea Stavanger drilling rig
Equinor, Aker BP and Vår Energi will jointly mature 20-25 high-impact exploration prospects and drill about five wells annually in a bid to uncover larger discoveries needed to...
Aug. 24, 2026
Courtesy Equinor
Process equipment and piping aboard an Equinor offshore production facility
Equinor says its streamlined international portfolio is on track to deliver 950,000 boepd by 2030, supported by growth projects in the US Gulf, Brazil, Angola and Canada.
Aug. 26, 2026

Digitalization & operational performance:

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Equinor's offshore operations
Emerson will support Equinor's offshore and onshore operations with instrumentation technologies and associated services.
Aug. 24, 2026
Courtesy OKEA
The Draugen platform in the Norwegian Sea
Record-length horizontal wells, advanced geosteering and improved subsurface understanding helped OKEA increase recovery and unlock additional reserves at the mature Draugen and...
Aug. 25, 2026

Offshore technology & innovation:

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ONS 2026 Innovation Awards finalists named
Ten companies and projects have advanced to the finals of the ONS Innovation Awards 2026, showcasing technologies ranging from subsea gas compression and remote operations to ...
Aug. 21, 2026
Courtesy Kongsberg
Artist's rendering of Kongsberg's Aegir SSA subsea situational awareness technology
Designed for offshore security, safety and navigation applications, Kongsberg's new Aegir SSA sonar systems can be deployed on buoys, uncrewed surface vessels and fixed installations...
Aug. 25, 2026
Courtesy SLB
SLB's coiled tubing intervention spread
SLB's new ExaCT electrical downhole control system replaces hydraulic actuation with real-time electrical communication and telemetry.
Aug. 26, 2026
Courtesy Saipem
Saipem's exhibit at ONS 2026
The drones can remain subsea for up to 12 months using docking and recharging stations.
Aug. 24, 2026

Marine & offshore construction:

Courtesy Kongsberg Maritime
rendering of the new Solstad Offshore-SBM Offshore multipurpose deepwater installation and construction vessel
The vessel will feature integrated propulsion, power, dynamic positioning and mooring installation systems designed for deepwater construction and subsea operations.
Aug. 26, 2026
Courtesy MacGregor
vessel-to-vessel operation
DNV certification of MacGregor's Horizon gangway enables personnel transfers between independently moving offshore vessels, expanding walk-to-work capabilities for FPSOs, drilling...
Aug. 24, 2026

Energy transition & decarbonization:

Courtesy Anne-Mette Fjærli/Equinor
Norne FPSO
The Norwegian Offshore Directorate says advanced recovery techniques, including chemical EOR and CO2 injection, could help unlock stranded offshore discoveries and add hundreds...
Aug. 25, 2026
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conceptual rendering of a CCS hub
The companies plan to combine engineering, AI and digital monitoring capabilities to help CCS and carbon removal projects move more quickly from feasibility studies to final investment...
Aug. 24, 2026
Courtesy MacGregor
Bow Transfer System connection phase view inside LCO2 carrier
The technology is designed to transfer captured CO2 directly from vessels to offshore injection systems, potentially reducing the need for dedicated onshore storage infrastructure...
Aug. 26, 2026

 

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ONS 2026 networking

Delegates connect and exchange ideas on the exhibition floor during ONS 2026, reflecting the event's role as a global meeting place for collaboration across the energy value chain.

 

ONS 2028:

The next Offshore Northern Seas (ONS) event is scheduled to take place Aug. 28-31, 2028. 

Upcoming event coverage:

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