About ONS


Ever since its launch in 1974, ONS in Stavanger has been one of the world’s leading oil and energy industry meeting places.

exhibition_240.jpgOur unique total concept, embracing a biennial Exhibition, Conference, and an exciting cultural Festival, makes us one of the industry’s key global events.  

FACTS AND FIGURES ONS 2010

  • 49 735 visitors
  • 40 600 total sq.m exhibiton
  • 20 490 sq.m exhibition area
  • 1 351 exhibiting companies
  • 32 exhibiting nations
  • 91 participating nations
  • 18 national pavillions
  • 1 175 conference delegates
  • 290 international journalists

 

Focus on the petroleum industry
ONS provides an arena for the presentation and high-level discussion of the political, economic and technological issues surrounding the international oil and gas industry.

In recent years, ONS has incorporated broader energy issues while maintaining its focus on the petroleum industry.

The ONS Foundation has overall responsibility for the ONS event, which aims to continue as a major international arena for the promotion and advancement of the petroleum industry.

ONS is under the patronage of HM The King Harald V.

The ONS ethical guidelines
Proud partner of  Young Agenda
Young Agenda is concerned with children and youth’s right to be heard in issues concerning their own future

Venue address:

Stavanger Forum
Gunnar Warebergsgate 13
4021 Stavanger - map

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THE LEADING ENERGY MEETING PLACE
During the 35 years that it has been held in the Norwegian city of Stavanger, ONS has become one of the key events bringing major industry movers and shakers together. From its earlier focus on offshore technology and the Norwegian continental shelf, the expo has now become a meeting place for the global energy industry.

UNIQUE
During the past decade ONS has incorporated alternative and renewable energy into its portfolio alongside the exciting oil and gas sector. Our unique total concept, embracing an exhibition, a conference and a thrilling cultural festival, provides a unique opportunity to combine business with networking.

STAVANGER
We are proud to invite you to the energy capital of Norway. During its 40 years of involvement in the international offshore business, Stavanger has developed into an important centre for petroleum-related research and technical development. In combination with the surrounding countryside, our culinary riches and welcoming people, the scene is set for an energy expo second to none.