Rystad Global Energy Club
The Rystad Global Energy Club is an exclusive, high-impact event
Invitation from Jarand Rystad, CEO & Founder
We are pleased to invite you to the Rystad Global Energy Club meeting and workshop in Oslo on 15 and 16 May 2025. We will host a welcome dinner on the evening of 14 May, and we hope you will be able to join us.
This event will be a closed-door, invite-only gathering, and we at Rystad Energy are delighted to hold it at The Grand Hotel in Oslo. The focus will be on important topics relevant to National Oil and Gas Companies, particularly how they navigate the energy transition. We will discuss the balance between near-term profits and long-term sustainability, all while driving job growth and investments in their domestic markets to ensure the long-term viability of their resources.
The world is increasingly feeling the effects of global warming, with more frequent and severe extreme weather events. While many view oil and gas companies as part of the problem, we believe they can be a significant part of the solution. Oil companies possess unique capabilities necessary for the green shift, including technological expertise in carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS), hydrogen, geothermal energy, offshore wind, and strategic relationships and financial resources.
National oil companies are particularly critical as leading institutions in their home countries concerning talent, financing, and relationships. For instance, Equinor is a leading force behind the green transition in Norway. It is essential for us to share our experiences in hopes of accelerating the green transition in other regions.
The meetings and workshops will provide opportunities to network with global peers, including Heads of Corporate Strategy and Heads of M&A or Business Development. You will have the chance to share ideas and explore collaborative opportunities.
We are also honored to have the Prime Minister of Norway, HE Jonas Gahr Støre, along with other distinguished guest speakers, during these two days.
I look forward to seeing you in person in Oslo in May 2025.
Best regards,
Jarand Rystad
CEO & Founder
Rystad Global Energy Club Summit Agenda | 14-16 May 2025
14 May 2025 | Wednesday | The Grand Hotel Oslo
19:00 onwards | Welcome reception at Grand Café Wine Cellar followed by a dinner
15 May 2025 | Thursday | The Grand Hotel Oslo, Gerhardsen conference room, 7th floor
09:00 – 09:15 | Registration
09:15 – 09:25 | Opening remarks, Vijay Krishnan, Head of APAC at Rystad Energy and President of Rystad Global Energy Club
09:25 – 10:00 | Keynote from Jarand Rystad, CEO of Rystad Energy
10:00 – 10:30 | Special keynote from Knut N Kjær, the first CEO of NBIM “Building a world-class Sovereign Wealth Fund”
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 | Workshop: How should we think about NOC strategy amidst evolving demand patterns, energy transition policies, technological disruptions and geopolitical tensions? with Jon Fredrik Müller, Global Head of Advisory and Rob Cordray, Managing Director for the Americas at Rystad Energy
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 | Workshop: How should we navigate a new geopolitical reality that distorts energy and commodity markets? with Fredrik Ellekjær, Head of EMEA Advisory and Simon Sjøthun, Partner Advisory at Rystad Energy
15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break
16:00 – 17:30 | Workshop: How do we best execute our capital investments in the current supply chain and geopolitical environment? with Audun Martinsen, Head of Supply Chain Research and Dan Cole, Senior Vice President Advisory at Rystad Energy
17:30 – 21:30 | Social & networking activities followed by a dinner
Fjord cruise with dinner on Brim Explorer (electrical boat), (Location link)
16 May 2025 | Friday | The Grand Hotel Oslo, Gerhardsen conference room, 7th floor
08:45 – 09:15 | Keynote from Lars Eirik Nicolaisen, Deputy CEO at Rystad Energy
09:15 – 09:45 | The Norwegian Model by Terje Aasland, Norwegian Minister of Energy. Fireside chat with the Minister and Jarand Rystad, CEO
09:45 – 10:30 | Fireside chat between Lars Eirik Nicolaisen, Deputy CEO at Rystad Energy and Henriette Undrum, Head of Corporate Strategy at Equinor
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee break
11:00 – 12:30 | Workshop: How to set viable sustainability targets aligned with core business strategy? with Olga Savenkova, Head of Oil & Gas Sustainability Analytics and Artem Abramov, Head of New Energies at Rystad Energy
12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch
14:00 – 15:30 | Workshop: How do we develop and deliver value from technology and innovation? with Mari Vassdokken Sigstad, Principal Advisory at Rystad Energy and Daniel Leppert, Head of Research for Latin America at Rystad Energy
15:30 – 16:00 | Coffee break
16:00 – 17:30 | 1 on 1 meetings
17:30 – 22:00 | Social & networking activities followed by a dinner
Scandic Holmenkollen Park, (Location link)
Grand Hotel Oslo
The Grand Hotel Oslo was opened in 1874 by confectioner Julius Fritzner, after Professor Chr. Heiberg's three-story private residence had been converted into a hotel. It has been a grand venue, a gathering place and a home for artists, thinkers and creators for 150 years. The hotel is located right in the heart of Oslo, on the parade street Karl Johan, within walking distance of the Royal Palace, Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress, the Storting, the Norwegian Opera and several exciting museums. Each year, the gala dinner for the Nobel Peace Prize is held at the Grand Hotel Oslo.
Grand Hotel Oslo
The Grand Hotel Oslo was opened in 1874 by confectioner Julius Fritzner, after Professor Chr. Heiberg's three-story private residence had been converted into a hotel. It has been a grand venue, a gathering place and a home for artists, thinkers and creators for 150 years. The hotel is located right in the heart of Oslo, on the parade street Karl Johan, within walking distance of the Royal Palace, Aker Brygge, Akershus Fortress, the Storting, the Norwegian Opera and several exciting museums. Each year, the gala dinner for the Nobel Peace Prize is held at the Grand Hotel Oslo.
Travel and accommodation
Transport from/to Oslo Airport Gardermoen
Oslo Airport (OSL) is Norway’s main airport and was opened on 8 October 1998. The airport is located approximately 47 km north of Oslo. Many international airlines offer direct flights from their hubs to Oslo Airport.
You can travel between Oslo Airport (OSL) and the city center by bus, train or taxi. We encourage you to use the Flytoget Airport Express Train, which is the fastest and easiest way to reach the Grand Hotel. The train departs from Oslo Central Station and Oslo Airport every 10 minutes during the day, every 20 minutes early in the morning and late at night, on weekends, and during school holidays. To approach the hotel, take the train from Oslo Airport Station to Nationaltheatret Station. The journey takes about 30 minutes.
Accommodation
Please note that all meals and social activities during the event are complimentary. However, your flights, airport transfers, and room reservations will be at your expense. For your convenience, we encourage you to book your stay at the Grand Hotel Oslo, by contacting the office directly at booking@grand.no and referring to the blocked booking code 97571425.
You can also book your stay at the hotel close by - Karl Johan Hotel: https://book.karljohan.no/accommodation
Visa
Before traveling to Norway, please check your visa requirements and make sure you have a valid visa for your entire stay. On www.udi.no/en/want-to-apply, you will find the latest information on what requirements apply to your country. If you need an official invitation letter, please let your local Rystad Energy representative know.
17 May – Norway's National Holiday
Experience Oslo on this most festive of days: 17 May, Norway's Constitution Day! The streets will be filled with parades, people in traditional costumes and an all-around merry atmosphere! Our constitution, declaring Norway an independent nation, was signed on 17 May 1814. Despite independence not being fully achieved until 1905, this date remains Norway's National Day and is a national holiday. The highlight of the day is the big children's parade, and Norwegian flags and national costumes dominate the streets. The parade in Oslo includes some 60,000 children as well as marching bands.
17 May – Norway's National Holiday
Experience Oslo on this most festive of days: 17 May, Norway's Constitution Day! The streets will be filled with parades, people in traditional costumes and an all-around merry atmosphere! Our constitution, declaring Norway an independent nation, was signed on 17 May 1814. Despite independence not being fully achieved until 1905, this date remains Norway's National Day and is a national holiday. The highlight of the day is the big children's parade, and Norwegian flags and national costumes dominate the streets. The parade in Oslo includes some 60,000 children as well as marching bands.
