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Class in session at ONS

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The NOR-way. The authorities’ stand at this year’s ONS is designed like a classroom. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the Norwegian model. Phooto: Øystein Leiknes Nag/NPD

8/29/2022 In keeping with tradition from previous years, the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate will be in place in Hall 8 during ONS 2022, which will get under way on 29 August. The theme for this year’s stand is ‘The NOR-way’ and the concept is built around a classroom.

The NPD’s IOR award will be presented on 30 August.

This year we are celebrating 50 years since the Storting resolved to establish the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate, and that it would be located in Stavanger. This year’s stand – which we share with the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy – reflects how we utilise knowledge from the past to look towards the future – The NOR-way.

Anniversary video >

 

Stand på ONS

Panoramic photo of the stand. 

Visitors can take advantage of learning opportunities over four days. The presentations – one each day – address the following topics:

  • Exploration and licensing rounds
  • Field development
  • Data management
  • The NPD of the future

“Class” will start at 12:00 on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, and at 13:00 on Tuesday.

Epler på kateteret

Photo from the stand showing apples on the catheter.

The NPD will present its 17th IOR award on Tuesday, 30 August. This will take place during the ONS main conference. And the next day, on Wednesday, the winner will be presenting their work at a Technical session, which will take place at Uburen in the convention area. The session is open for everyone with access to the convention area.

Take pride in knowledge

Photo from the stand.

 

Longship

Photo from the stand.

 

The coat of arms of Norway

Photo from the stand showing the coat of arms of Norway.

 

Anniversary video

Updated: 8/31/2022

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