Dear Colleagues,
It is our immense pleasure to welcome you again to Bergen, Norway for the 2026 SPE Europe Subsurface Conference, taking place on 21 April 2026. Your participation is what transforms this event into one of Europe’s foremost meeting points for the subsurface community, bringing together geoscientists, engineers, researchers, and decision-makers who are all dedicated to shaping the future of subsurface technologies and strategies.
This conference builds on a proud legacy, evolving from the SPE Norway Subsurface Conference into Europe’s leading subsurface-focused technical event. Each year, it unites professionals from across the region and beyond to exchange knowledge, showcase innovation, and explore solutions to the most pressing challenges in our industry.
The 2026 programme is a testament to our commitment to innovation and technical excellence. Designed by industry experts, it will feature plenary discussions, strategic panels, technical sessions, and interactive ePosters that cover the full spectrum of subsurface disciplines, from exploration and reservoir management to production optimisation, drilling and completions, and well intervention. Alongside these, you will find dedicated sessions on digital transformation, decarbonisation strategies, carbon capture and storage, geothermal development, and the evolving workforce of the future, highlighting the essential role of subsurface expertise in delivering a lower-carbon energy future.
We encourage you to immerse yourself fully in this experience. Engage with sessions that challenge you, contribute to discussions that inspire you, and connect with colleagues who share your passion for advancing the subsurface domain. The conference is not only about sharing case studies and lessons learned but also about sparking conversations that may lead to meaningful collaborations and industry breakthroughs.
As your conference chairs, we are proud to help bring together such a diverse range of perspectives, experiences, and ideas. We look forward to welcoming you to Bergen for what promises to be an inspiring, collaborative, and forward-looking event.
Sincerely,
Your Conference Co-Chairs,
Nils Andre Aarseth, AkerBP
Thorbjørn Kaland, Western Norway University of Applied Science
Tore Tjomsland, Equinor