Mads Hjelmeland SpeakerSponsor

Managing Director
OneSubsea

Mads Hjelmeland holds an MSc in Marine Technology with the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, and currently holds the position as Managing Director, Processing Systems, and he’s responsible for the subsea processing business in OneSubsea.

From 2016 to 2017 Mads served as the Global Sales Director for OneSubsea, and prior to this he held the role as Director of Emerging Technologies within the subsea processing domain. Prior to joining OneSubsea in 2014, Mads worked with Murphy Oil in Malaysia where he held the position as Manager of Subsea Projects, which included development planning and execution of EPC projects across Murphy’s Malaysia deepwater portfolio. Before he joined Murphy Mads worked with OneSubsea where he held a variety of positions in Norway, the Middle East and Asia. His work scope focused on subsea processing technologies, with particular emphasis on subsea boosting and multiphase compression technologies.

Per Erik Holsten Speaker

Per Erik Holsten is Head of Northern Europe for ABB´s Energy Industries business and Managing Director for ABB in Norway, bringing more than 30 years´ experience to this executive leadership role. Per Erik started his career at ABB in 1986, developing his experience as an engineer before progressing to senior and executive management. He was previously the Managing Director for Oil, Gas and Chemicals at ABB globally, leveraging his leadership skills and expertise in automation, engineering and management to oversee ABB´s global operations across these industries. er Erik brings extensive experience from earlier roles, including as Head of Process Automation and Head of Oil, Gas & Petrochemicals, Norway; as well as Global Industry Group Manager for Oil, Gas and Chemicals. Per Erik holds an MBA in International Business from the University of East London.

Ragnhild Katteland Speaker

Ragnhild Katteland is the CEO Nexans Norway and the Vice President of Subsea and Land Systems BG in Nexans, heading the Sales, Marketing & Tendering department and Project Management & Operations department which also includes marine and land installation. Subsea and Land Systems Business Group is a global business group delivering high voltage cables systems and umbilicals, and with long experience in turn key export cable projects.

Fredrik Ellekjær Moderator

Fredrik Folmer Ellekjær is a Partner in Rystad Energy’s consulting practice and has been with Rystad since 2013. He has extensive experience as a consultant in the energy industry, leading projects within all parts of the value chain, from operators to new ventures. His primary focus has been on subsea and asset-heavy segments and technology adoption studies, quantifying the value of applying new technologies in the energy domain. He is the creator of Rystad Energy’s multi-client subsea offering, SubseaCube, that covers the global market and trends for subsea infrastructure. Fredrik holds an M.Sc. in Industrial Economics and Technology management from NTNU, Trondheim.

Geir Egil Eie Moderator

Geir Egil Eie has more than 25 years of experience from the Oil & Gas Industry. Today he is Head of Department for Subsea and Asset Risk Management in DNV. He has previously worked for Scana Industries, PTIL, Equinor and Petrad. Geir Egil is educated MSc from NTNU and has broad experience from both management - and leading professional positions. His main competence areas are within facility and project development and he has a long track record from working with standards and regulation in the industry. He strongly believe that the Oil & Gas has an important role to play in the energy transition effort in the industry.

Per Gerhard Grini PanelistSponsor

Manager Subsea and Topside technology
Equinor

Per Gerhard Grini is manager for the “Low Margin Field Development” R&D portfolio in Equinor’s Technology Digital & Innovation (TDI) organization, and is located in Trondheim, Norway. His responsibility includes the 4 branches: “Next Generation Subsea”, “Boosting and Flow Assurance”, “Un-Manned/ Low-Manned Facilities” and “Deepwater Risers & Mooring” Per Gerhard is chartered engineer (MSc, 1989) with a doctorate (1994) in Thermodynamics from the University of Trondheim, Norway (NTNU).