The Oslo Energy Forum 2026 wrapped up yesterday at the historic Holmenkollen venue, addressing the theme "Energy and Security in Uncertain Times - A New Global Order?" The international community converged to deliberate on the challenges and prospects concerning the global energy transition, highlighting the necessity for robust dialogue and collaboration in navigating these complex issues.

Former U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt, now serving as Senior Director of the Energy and Critical Minerals Department at McLarty Associates, made notable contributions emphasizing the strategic importance of critical minerals, transatlantic cooperation, energy security, and the geopolitical dimensions of the energy crisis. His comments underscored the growing recognition of these elements as central to ensuring stable energy supplies amid shifting global dynamics.

In his remarks, Pyatt refrained from discussing recently elevated tensions but stressed the historical cooperation between the U.S. and Norway, particularly in the context of energy supply. He recounted how, four years ago, when Russia began curtailing natural gas deliveries to Europe as part of a hybrid strategy leading up to its invasion of Ukraine, Norwegian gas pipelines, alongside U.S. LNG, provided essential support during that crisis. This collaboration illustrates the indispensable nature of strategic partnerships in securing energy supplies during challenging geopolitical circumstances.