Merrimac International Attends ONS in Norway

Stuart Cochrane and Mary McIntyre

Merrimac International's Stuart Cochrane and Mary McIntyre recently attended ONS in Norway, joining energy industry leaders from around the world to explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of the sector.

This year's conference centered around the theme of Courage, highlighting the bold leadership, innovation, and decision-making required to navigate a rapidly evolving global energy landscape. Throughout the event, conversations reinforced the importance of courageous leadership in driving transformation, advancing sustainability goals, embracing new technologies, and addressing workforce challenges across the industry.

During the conference, Stuart and Mary met with a broad range of clients, industry contacts, and new connections representing multiple regions and segments of the energy value chain. These discussions provided valuable perspectives on market conditions, leadership priorities, workforce trends, and the evolving needs of organizations operating across the global energy landscape.

In addition to strengthening existing relationships, the event created opportunities to build new connections and exchange market intelligence across regions and sectors. The insights gained reinforced the increasingly interconnected nature of the energy industry and the importance of strong leadership in navigating change and uncertainty.

ONS also showcased a wide range of emerging technologies and innovative solutions designed to improve operational performance, support sustainability objectives, and advance the future of energy. Many of these innovations reflected the conference's overarching theme, demonstrating how organizations are taking bold steps to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities.

The conference provided an excellent platform for collaboration, learning, and relationship development, further enhancing Merrimac International's understanding of the global energy market and the leadership talent driving its continued evolution.

Key Themes:

• Courageous leadership in a changing energy landscape

• Strong engagement with clients and industry partners

• New relationship development across global markets

• Exchange of market intelligence and leadership insights

• Exposure to emerging technologies and innovative solutions

• Increased understanding of trends shaping the future of energy

For Merrimac International, ONS reinforced a clear message: the future of energy will be shaped by organizations and leaders with the courage to innovate, adapt, and lead through change.