Norner: Non-Metallic Days

Welcome to a two day technical event focusing on non-metallic materials for extreme and ultra extreme operating environments within the energy sector. The event will bring together science, field experience, and critical discussion on how polymers and composite solutions perform when conditions push materials to their limits.

Event details

Event: Norner Non-Metallic Days

Theme: From Extreme to Ultra Extreme

Date: 10–11 June 2026 (12:00 –12:00)

Location: Norner AS, Porsgrunn, Norway

Please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/KmGxW0QS3z

Why attend?

Gain insight into material performance and durability in harsh environments

Learn from field experience and industrial case studies

Discuss lifetime prediction, qualification, and failure mechanisms

Explore emerging solutions, including surface protection and advanced manufacturing

Networking and social gathering

The program combines technical presentations, discussions, and guided tours of Norner’s R&D facilities, with time set aside for networking and knowledge exchange.

 

Program highlights

Speakers from Equinor, Aker BP, 4Subsea, Strohm, OneSubsea, Korall Engineering, Interwell, MIL and Norner will present.

Programme

Day 1 - June 10th

Where Are We on the Lifetime Curve?
Assessing Remaining Life of Non-Metallic Components in Oil & Gas
Speaker: Dr. Naveen Singh, Norner

Q-PAFlex Joint Industry Project
Speaker: Morten Eriksen, 4Subsea

Opportunities in Challenges – Coatings
Speaker: Dr. Papi Diambu Mbikay, Equinor

Coffee Break & Guided Tours
Location: Norner R&D Centre

Are We Too Conservative?
Speaker: Aslak Næss, Aker BP

Large Format 3D Printing as an Alternative to Complex Sheet Metal Applications
Speaker: Ole‑Bjørn Lia Moe, MIL

Dinner & Social Gathering (7pm-10pm)

 

Day 2 - June 11th

Plugs for CO2 - material compatability and full-scale testing
Speakers: Sandra Sæther Seljevold & Tone Rygh, Interwell

TCP for CCS Service: A pH‑Based Qualification Approach
Speaker: Melahat Yildiz, Strohm

Challenges in the Northern Areas
Speaker: John Helge Olsen, Equinor

Coffee Break

Durability of Rubber‑Based PFP Systems
Speaker: Rodrigo Diaz, VIPO

Replacing Steel Offshore: 3D‑Printed Polymer Components from Qualification to Deployment
Speaker: Bruno Maffei, Korall Engineering

Service Life Prediction of Elastomeric Materials Based on Long Term Exposure Testing
Speaker: Henriette Skarpeid, Norner