Annual Petroleum Economics Conference 2025 Vella, Knud Holms Gate 8, Stavanger Norsk Petroleumsforening SAVE THE DATE
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Annual Petroleum Economics Conference 2025
Welcome to the Annual Petroleum Economics Conference 2025!
28-29 October 2025!
Vella, Stavanger
Welcome to the Annual Petroleum Economics Conference 2025!
The Annual Petroleum Economics Conference will, as always, provide the latest insights into macroeconomic and market developments relevant to exploration and production professionals. Some of our most respected analysts will return to share their extensive expertise with us.
This year, we will also delve into geopolitics. 🌏 The geopolitical landscape has grown increasingly complex and unpredictable over the past year. Conflicts have escalated into wars, and the prospect of a swift resolution remains slim. Additionally, uncertainty surrounding U.S. customs tariffs presents further challenges for the global economy and international cooperation.
Attendees will also benefit from engaging presentations on scenario methodology and how it can be applied to forecast and navigate an uncertain future.
Join us for a valuable opportunity to gain insights and connect with fellow industry professionals.
A very warm welcome!
On behalf of the organizing committee,
Inger Ubbe
Chair of Program Committee
Program
Tuesday 28. October
Registration & Coffee
Welcome and Introduction

What's Next for the Norwegian Continental Shelf?
Bjarne Schieldrop, Chief analyst, Commodities, SEB
Perspectives on energy demand, European energy systems and Norway’s role as a reliable oil and gas exporter
Coffee and Networking
Current Trends and Future Outlook in Gas and LNG Market
Key Insights from the Energy Perspectives Report
North Sea Upstream Report 2024: Navigating Industry Developments
Lunch

Who builds, Who pays, Who wins?
A Nordic perspective on CCS market maturity, risk and value chain readiness
Reflections and Future Outlooks
Coffee & Networking
Geopolitical and Security Challenges
Stian Jenssen, Aker ASA, Former chief of staff, NATO
Petter Nore, Senior Consultant Nansen Program, Norad
Fireside chat
End of Conference day 1
Aperitiff and Conference Dinner

Wednesday 29. October
Introduction to Day 2
Valuations and M&A
NCS Industry Trends and Opportunities
Exploration and Its Wider Benefits: Creating Value Beyond Resources
Coffee & Networking
From Insight to Action: Crafting Robust Future Scenarios
Norwegian Offshore Directorate
Lunch
TBA – More information will follow
The Role of Nuclear Power: Present Realities and Future Potential
TBA – More information will follow
Coffee & Networking
TBA – More information will follow
TBA – More information will follow
TBA – More information will follow
TBA – More information will follow
Reflections and Takeaways
End of Conference – Have a Safe Trip Home!
Practical information
Organiser:
Norwegian Petroleum Society (NPF)
Conference language: English
Venue:
Vella – Knud Holms Gate 8, 4005 Stavanger
Members of Conference Committee:
- Inger Ubbe, Norwegian Offshore Directorate (Chair of Committee)
- Benedicte Marie Andersen, Aker BP
- Tønnes Tjersland, Ministry of Energy
- Petter Aabø, Vår Energi
- Simon Skår, OMV
- Tom Henrik Gulbrandsen, Equinor
- Jøran Halsne, ConocoPhillips
Payment:
Payment can be made upon registration by credit card (Master Card/Visa/AmEx) or by invoice. If the invoice needs to be changed due to wrong information there will be a fee of NOK 150. All international payments must be approved before the conference starts.
Membership of the Norwegian Petroleum Society (NPF):
If you want to receive the member price, please first register here: https://npf.medlemssystem.com/registration. One year membership for conference participants is NOK 1,000. Reduced membership fees applies for young professionals under the age of 34, students and seniors.
Force majeure
Events beyond the control of the NPF – for example, but not limited to, extreme weather conditions, acts of war, terrorism, transportation shut-down (strikes or accidents), government regulation or advisory including travel warnings, serious illness or epidemics that make it impossible to fulfill the obligations of conducting the conference entitle NPF to cancel the event without liability.
Program changes:
It is sometimes necessary to make changes to the program. The conference organizer will not be liable for any such unavoidable changes.
Contact:
For further information please contact:
Norwegian Petroleum Society
Tove Danielsson
Project Manager
E-mail: tove.danielsson@npf.no