Ole J. Martinsen is a Norwegian geologist with extensive experience from industry after a 33-year long career with Equinor, and in applied geoscience. His work spans research and industry leadership roles such as Chief Geologist, VP in exploration and investment project reviews at the corporate level including all value chains from oil and gas to low carbon solutions to renewables and critical minerals. He has complemented his industry leadership roles with a long track record of integrating field observations, subsurface data, and geological models to support exploration and development decisions. He has contributed to the development and application of sedimentology, sequence stratigraphy and source-to-sink thinking and has published widely in international, peer-reviewed journals and books.

GEOV261: Basin analysis and interpretation of subsurface data (https://www4.uib.no/en/studies/courses/geov261).

Edited volumes:

• Martinsen, O.J., & Dreyer, T. (Eds.) (2001). Sedimentary Environments Offshore Norway—Palaeozoic to Recent. Norwegian Petroleum Society (NPF) Special Publication No. 10 (Elsevier).
• Martinsen, O.J., & Solheim, A. (Eds.) (2004). Deep-water sedimentary systems of Arctic and North Atlantic margins: Statoil Conference Centre, Stavanger, 18–20 October 2004. Geological Society of Norway (NGF) / conference volume, 66 pp. ISBN 82-92394-17-6.
• Kneller, B., Martinsen, O.J., & McCaffrey, W.D. (Eds.) (2009). External Controls on Deep-Water Depositional Systems. SEPM Special Publication No. 92.
• Martinsen, O.J., Pulham, A.J., Haughton, P.D.W., & Sullivan, M.D. (Eds.) (2011). Outcrops Revitalized: Tools, Techniques, and Applications. SEPM Concepts in Sedimentology and Paleontology No. 10.

1980s:

• Martinsen, O.J. (1989). Styles of soft-sediment deformation on a Namurian (Carboniferous) delta slope, Western Irish Namurian Basin, Ireland. Geological Society, London, Special Publications, 41(1), 167–177.

1990s:

• Martinsen, O.J., & Bakken, B. (1990). Extensional and compressional zones in slumps and slides in the Namurian of County Clare, Ireland. Journal of the Geological Society, 147(1), 153–164.
• Collinson, J.D., Martinsen, O., Bakken, B., & Kloster, A. (1991). Early fill of the Western Irish Namurian Basin: a complex relationship between turbidites and deltas. Basin Research, 3(4), 223–242.
• Martinsen, O.J. (1990). Fluvial, inertia-dominated deltaic deposition in the Namurian (Carboniferous) of northern England. Sedimentology, 37(6), 1099–1113.
• Read, W.A., Collinson, J.D., Holdsworth, B.K., Jones, C.M., & Martinsen, O.J. (1992). Discussion of: “The Millstone Grit (Namurian) of the southern Pennines viewed in the light of eustatically controlled sequence stratigraphy”. Geological Journal, 27(2), 173–175.
• Martinsen, O.J., Martinsen, R.S., & Steidtmann, J.R. (1993). Mesaverde Group (Upper Cretaceous), southeastern Wyoming: Allostratigraphy versus sequence stratigraphy in a tectonically active area. AAPG Bulletin, 77(8), 1351–1373.
• Martinsen, O.J. (1993). Namurian (Late Carboniferous) depositional systems of the Craven-Askrigg Area, northern England: implications for sequence-stratigraphic models. In H.W. Posamentier, C.P. Summerhayes, B.U. Haq, & G.P. Allen (Eds.), Sequence Stratigraphy and Facies Associations (IAS Special Publication No. 18), pp. 247–281. DOI: 10.1002/9781444304015.ch14.
• Martinsen, O.J., & Helland-Hansen, W. (1994). Sequence stratigraphy and facies model of an incised valley fill; the Gironde Estuary, France; discussion and reply. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 64(1), 78–84. DOI: 10.1306/D4267F5A-2B26-11D7-8648000102C1865D.
• Martinsen, O.J. (1994). Evolution of an incised-valley fill, the Pine Ridge Sandstone of southeastern Wyoming, USA: systematic sedimentary response to relative sea-level change. In R.W. Dalrymple, R. Boyd, & B.A. Zaitlin (Eds.), Incised-Valley Systems: Origin and Sedimentary Sequences (SEPM Special Publication No. 51), pp. 109–128. DOI: 10.2110/pec.94.12.0109.
• Martinsen, O.J., Collinson, J.D., & Holdsworth, B.K. (1995). Millstone Grit cyclicity revisited, II: sequence stratigraphy and sedimentary responses to changes of relative sea-level. In J.M. Whaley (Ed.), Sedimentary Facies Analysis: A Tribute to the Research and Teaching of Harold G. Reading, pp. 305–327. DOI: 10.1002/9781444304091.ch13.
• Martinsen, O.J. (1995). Sequence stratigraphy, three dimensions and philosophy. Norwegian Petroleum Society (NPF) Special Publication 5, 23–29.
• Martinsen, O.J., & Helland-Hansen, W. (1995). Strike variability of clastic depositional systems: Does it matter for sequence-stratigraphic analysis? Geology, 23(5), 439–442.
• Helland-Hansen, W., Martinsen, O.J., Flood, S.B., Hadler-Jacobsen, F., Johannessen, E.P., Nystuen, J.P., & Olaussen, S. (1997). Norsk nomenklatur for sekvensstratigrafi. Norsk Geologisk Tidsskrift, 77, 3–14.
• Martinsen, O.J., Indrevær, G., Dreyer, T., Mangerud, G., Ryseth, A., & Søyseth, L. (1998). Slumping, sliding and basin floor physiography—controls on turbidite deposition and fan geometries in the Paleocene Grane Field area, Block 25/11, Norwegian North Sea. EAGE/AAPG 3rd Research Symposium—Developing and Managing Turbidite Reservoirs, cp–100.
• Martinsen, O.J., Ryseth, A.E.., Helland-Hansen, W., Flesche, H., Torkildsen, G., & Idil, S. (1999). Stratigraphic base level and fluvial architecture: Ericson sandstone (Campanian), Rock Springs uplift, SW Wyoming, USA. Sedimentology, 46(2), 235–263.

2000s:

• Haaland, H.J., Furnes, H., & Martinsen, O.J. (2000). Paleogene tuffaceous intervals, Grane Field (Block 25/11), Norwegian North Sea: their depositional, petrographical, geochemical character and regional implications. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 17(1), 101–118. DOI: 10.1016/S0264-8172(99)00009-4.
• Martinsen, O.J., & Dreyer, T. (2001). Sedimentary environments offshore Norway—Palaeozoic to recent: An introduction. Norwegian Petroleum Society Special Publications, 10, 1–5.
• Gjelberg, J.G., Enoksen, T., Kjærnes, P., Mangerud, G., Martinsen, O.J., Roe, E., Vågnes, E., et al. (2001). The Maastrichtian and Danian depositional setting, along the eastern margin of the Møre Basin (mid-Norwegian Shelf): implications for reservoir development of the Ormen Lange Field. Norwegian Petroleum Society Special Publications, 10, 421–440.
• Martinsen, O.J., & Collinson, J.D. (2002). The Western Irish Namurian Basin reassessed—a discussion. Basin Research, 14(4), 523–542. DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2117.2002.00191.x.
• Martinsen, O.J., & Gjelberg, J. (2002). Paleocene deep-water depositional systems along the eastern margin of the frontier Møre and Vøring basins, Mid-Norway. 64th EAGE Conference & Exhibition, cp–5.
• Martinsen, O.J. (2003). Slide and slump structures. Encyclopedia of Sediments and Sedimentary Rocks, 666–668.
• Lien, T., Walker, R.G., & Martinsen, O.J. (2003). Turbidites in the Upper Carboniferous Ross Formation, western Ireland: reconstruction of a channel and spillover system. Sedimentology, 50(1), 113–148.
• Martinsen, O.J., Lien, T., Walker, R.G., & Collinson, J.D. (2003). Facies and sequential organization of a mudstone-dominated slope and basin floor succession: the Gull Island Formation, Shannon Basin, Western Ireland. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 20(6–8), 789–807.
• Fonneland, H.C., Lien, T., Martinsen, O.J., Pedersen, R.B., & Košler, J. (2004). Detrital zircon ages: a key to understanding the deposition of deep marine sandstones in the Norwegian Sea. Sedimentary Geology, 164(1–2), 147–159.
• Møller, N.K., Gjelberg, J.G., Martinsen, O., Charnock, M.A., Færseth, R.B., Sperrevik, S., & Cartwright, J.A. (2004). A geological model for the Ormen Lange hydrocarbon reservoir. Norwegian Journal of Geology / Norsk Geologisk Forening, 84(3).
• Martinsen, O.J. (2005). Deep-water sedimentary systems of Arctic and North Atlantic margins: An introduction. Norwegian Journal of Geology / Norsk Geologisk Forening, 85(4).
• Martinsen, O.J., Lien, T., & Jackson, C. (2005). Cretaceous and Palaeogene turbidite systems in the North Sea and Norwegian Sea Basins: source, staging area and basin physiography controls on reservoir development. In A.G. Doré & B.A. Vining (Eds.), Petroleum Geology: North-West Europe and Global Perspectives—Proceedings of the 6th Petroleum Geology Conference (Geological Society, London, Petroleum Geology Conference Series, Vol. 6), pp. 1147–1164. DOI: 10.1144/0061147.
• Gjelberg, J., Martinsen, O.J., Charnock, M., Møller, N., & Antonsen, P. (2005). The reservoir development of the Late Maastrichtian–Early Paleocene Ormen Lange gas field, Møre Basin, Mid-Norwegian Shelf. In A.G. Doré & B.A. Vining (Eds.), Petroleum Geology: North-West Europe and Global Perspectives—Proceedings of the 6th Petroleum Geology Conference (Geological Society, London, Petroleum Geology Conference Series, Vol. 6), pp. 1165–1184. DOI: 10.1144/0061165.
• Lien, T., Midtbø, R.E., & Martinsen, O.J. (2006). Depositional facies and reservoir quality of deep-marine sandstones in the Norwegian Sea. Norwegian Journal of Geology / Norsk Geologisk Forening, 86(2).
• Løseth, T.M., Thurmond, J.B., Rivenæs, J.C., Martinsen, O.J., Aiken, C., & Xu, X. (2008). Using outcrop data in the 21st century. In T.H. Nilsen, R.D. Shew, G.S. Steffens, & J.R.J. Studlick (Eds.), Atlas of deep-water outcrops (AAPG Studies in Geology No. 56), pp. 16–20.
• Thurmond, J.B., Løseth, T.M., Rivenæs, J.C., Martinsen, O.J., Aiken, C., & Xu, X. (2008). Collection, evaluation, and use of outcrop data in the 21st century—New methods and applications, with an example from the Ainsa Turbidite System, Spain. In T.H. Nilsen, R.D. Shew, G.S. Steffens, & J.R.J. Studlick (Eds.), Atlas of deep-water outcrops (AAPG Studies in Geology No. 56), pp. [pages to be added].
• Jackson, C.A.-L., Barber, G.P., & Martinsen, O.J. (2008). Submarine slope morphology as a control on the development of sand-rich turbidite depositional systems: 3D seismic analysis of the Kyrre Fm (Upper Cretaceous), Måløy Slope, offshore Norway. Marine and Petroleum Geology, 25(8), 663–680. DOI: 10.1016/j.marpetgeo.2007.12.007.
• Martinsen, O.J., & Lien, T. (2008). Contrasting styles of slope deposition in the Gull Island Formation, Ireland. In T.H. Nilsen, R.D. Shew, G.S. Steffens, & J.R.J. Studlick (Eds.), Atlas of deep-water outcrops (AAPG Studies in Geology No. 56), DOI: 10.1306/St561240. pp. [pages to be added].
• Kane, I.A., McCaffrey, W.D., & Martinsen, O.J. (2009). Allogenic vs. autogenic controls on megaflute formation. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 79(9), 643–651. DOI: 10.2110/jsr.2009.072.
• Kneller, B.C., Martinsen, O.J., & McCaffrey, B. (2009). External controls on deep-water depositional systems: challenges and perspectives. In B. Kneller, O.J. Martinsen, & W.D. McCaffrey (Eds.), External Controls on Deep-Water Depositional Systems (SEPM Special Publication No. 92), pp. [pages to be added]. DOI: 10.2110/sepmsp.092.
• Catuneanu, O., Abreu, V., Bhattacharya, J.P., Blum, M.D., Dalrymple, R.W., Eriksson, P.G., Fielding, C.R., Fisher, W.L., Galloway, W.E., Gibling, M.R., et al. (2009). Towards the standardization of sequence stratigraphy. Earth-Science Reviews, 92(1–2), 1–33.

2010s:

• Posamentier, H.W., & Martinsen, O.J. (2011). The character and genesis of submarine mass-transport deposits: insights from outcrop and 3D seismic data. In R.C. Shipp, P. Weimer, & H.W. Posamentier (Eds.), Mass-Transport Deposits in Deepwater Settings (SEPM Special Publication No. 96), pp. 7–38. DOI: 10.2110/sepmsp.096.007.
• Bakke, K., Petersen, S.A., Martinsen, O.J., Johansen, T.A., Lien, T., & Thurmond, J. (2011). Seismic modeling of outcrop analogues: Techniques and applications. In O.J. Martinsen, A.J. Pulham, P.D.W. Haughton, & M.D. Sullivan (Eds.), Outcrops Revitalized: Tools, Techniques and Applications (SEPM Concepts in Sedimentology and Paleontology No. 10), pp. 69–86. DOI: 10.2110/sepmcsp.10.069.
• Færseth, R.B., Gjelberg, J., & Martinsen, O.J. (2011). Structural geology and sedimentology of Silurian metasediments in the Ulven area, Major Bergen Arc, SW Norway. Norwegian Journal of Geology / Norsk Geologisk Forening, 91(1–2), 19–33.
• Martinsen, O.J., Talwani, M., Levander, A., Dengo, C., Barkhouse, B., Dunn, J.F., Link, C., Mosher, S., Tatham, R., Orcutt, J., et al. (2012). A US human resource challenge for Earth science education and energy exploration and exploitation. The Leading Edge, 31(6), 714–716.
• Bakke, K., Kane, I.A., Martinsen, O.J., Petersen, S.A., Johansen, T.A., Hustoft, S., Jacobsen, F.H., & Groth, A. (2013). Seismic modeling in the analysis of deep-water sandstone termination styles. AAPG Bulletin, 97(9), 1395–1419.
• Sømme, T.O., Martinsen, O.J., & Lunt, I. (2013). Linking offshore stratigraphy to onshore paleotopography: The Late Jurassic–Paleocene evolution of the south Norwegian margin. GSA Bulletin, 125(7–8), 1164–1186.
• Sømme, T.O., Helland-Hansen, W., & Martinsen, O.J. (2013). Quantitative aspects of stratigraphic onshore-offshore relationships along the western margin of southern Norway: implications for Late Mesozoic and Cenozoic topographic evolution. Norwegian Journal of Geology / Norsk Geologisk Forening, 93.
• Helland-Hansen, W., Sømme, T.O., Martinsen, O.J., Lunt, I., & Thurmond, J. (2016). Deciphering Earth’s natural hourglasses: perspectives on source-to-sink analysis. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 86(9), 1008–1033.
• Martinsen, O.J., Pulham, A.J., Elliott, T., Haughton, P., Pierce, C., Lacchia, A.R., Barker, S., Obradors Latre, A., Kane, I., Shannon, P., et al. (2017). Deep-water clastic systems in the Upper Carboniferous (Upper Mississippian–Lower Pennsylvanian) Shannon Basin, western Ireland. AAPG Bulletin, 101(4), 433–439.
• Pierce, C.S., Haughton, P.D.W., Shannon, P.M., Pulham, A.J., Barker, S.P., & Martinsen, O.J. (2018). Variable character and diverse origin of hybrid event beds in a sandy submarine fan system, Pennsylvanian Ross Sandstone Formation, western Ireland. Sedimentology, 65(3), 952–992.

2020s:

• Hussain, A., Haughton, P.D.W., Shannon, P.M., Turner, J.N., Pierce, C.S., Obradors-Latre, A., Barker, S.P., & Martinsen, O.J. (2020). High-resolution X-ray fluorescence profiling of hybrid event beds: implications for sediment gravity flow behavior and deposit structure. Sedimentology, 67(6), 2850–2882.
• Ottesen, S., Selvikvåg, B., Scott, A.S.J., Meneguolo, R., Cullum, A., Amilibia-Cabeza, A., Vigorito, M., Helsem, A., & Martinsen, O.J. (2022). Geology of the Johan Sverdrup field: A giant oil discovery and development project in a mature Norwegian North Sea basin. AAPG Bulletin, 106(4), 897–936.
• Obradors-Latre, A., Haughton, P.D.W., Pierce, C.S., Shannon, P.M., Lacchia, A.R., Barker, S.P., & Martinsen, O.J. (2023). Flow transformations, mud partitioning, and the variable stratigraphic architecture of basin-floor fan fringes. Journal of Sedimentary Research, 93(9), 656–692.
• Sømme, T.O., Huwe, S.I., Martinsen, O.J., Sandbakken, P..T., Skogseid, J., & Valore, L.A. (2023). Stratigraphic expression of the Paleocene–Eocene Thermal Maximum climate event during long-lived transient uplift—An example from a shallow to deep-marine clastic system in the Norwegian Sea. Frontiers in Earth Science, 11, 1082203.
• Martinsen, O.J., Leiknes, S., Sharp, I & Nøttvedt, A. (2026 - n press, accepted):  Ultra-high resolution parasequence and sequence architecture in a recent post-glacial basin, Varanger, Arctic Norway. SEPM Special Publication on Parasequences.

Selected non–peer-reviewed publications (the list focuses on topics and themes not included in the reference list above where Martinsen has been involved and is by no means exhaustive):

• Martinsen, O.J., Sharp, I., Leiknes, S., & Rønning, J.S. (2000). Ultra-high resolution seismic stratigraphic analysis of a late Pleistocene–Holocene forced regressive shoreline complex, Finnmark, Norway, using ground-penetrating radar. [Conference abstract; venue not specified in source export], pp. 92–93.
• Løseth, T.M., Thurmond, J., Søgård, K., Rivenæs, J.C., & Martinsen, O.J. (2003). Building reservoir model using virtual outcrops: A fully quantitative approach. American Association of Petroleum Geologists International Meeting, Programs with Abstracts (Salt Lake City, USA), pp. 9–14.
• Martinsen, O.J., Lien, T., Gjelberg, J., Løseth, T.M., & Søgård, K. (2003). Deep-water sedimentation in some circum-Atlantic basins: controls and comparisons. AAPG Annual Meeting (Salt Lake City, Utah) [abstract].
• Løseth, Tore M., Thurmond, J., Søegaard, K., Rivenaes, J.C., & Martinsen, O. (2003). Visualization and Utilization of 3D Outcrop Data. AAPG International Conference & Exhibition Technical Program [abstract].
• Thurmond, J.B., Løseth, T.M., Martinsen, O.J., Søgård, K., Rivenæs, J.C., Aiken, C.L.V., & Xu, X. (2003). Visualization to utilization: Integration of 3-D data sets for construction of a geologic model of a deep-water siliciclastic channel system. GSA Annual Meeting—Abstracts with Programs (Seattle, Washington), pp. 2–5.
• Martinsen, O., Løseth, T.M., Thurmond, J., Lien, T., Xu, X., & Aiken, C. (2004). Beyond Outcrop Visualization: Building Reservoir and Depositional Models in a CAVE Environment. AAPG Annual Meeting 2004 [abstract].
• Rasmussen, B.A., Dreyer, T., & Martinsen, O.J. (2005). Exploration in Rifted Atlantic Margin Basins: New Challenges and New Ideas—Or Just Business as Usual? [Venue not specified in source export].
• Posamentier, H.W., & Ole, M. (2006). The Character and Genesis of Mass Transport Complexes I: Geomorphology and Process Sedimentology from 3-D Seismic Data. SEPM Research Symposium (AAPG Annual Convention, Technical Program) [abstract].
• Martinsen, O., Thurmond, J.B., Hunt, D., Løseth, T.M., & Gillespie, P. (2007). Outcrops—From Fully Qualitative to Fully Quantitative—A Review of Recent Advances in Technology. 69th EAGE Conference and Exhibition incorporating SPE EUROPEC 2007, cp–27.
• Martinsen, O.J., Thurmond, J.B., Hunt, D., Gillespie, P., Løseth, T.M., & Thurmond, A.K. (2007). Virtual Geological Reality: Making Geospatial Models Applicable and Scientifically Memorable. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2007, U24A–02.
• Thurmond, J.B., Archibald, J., Lunt, I., Martinsen, O.J., & Gillespie, P. (2007). Capturing Geology in 3D—Essential Scaling of Geologic Features. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2007, U24A–03.
• Thurmond, J., Løseth, T., Rivenæs, J., Martinsen, O., Sømme, T., & Helland-Hansen, W. (2007). Cracking the Hourglass—Understanding the Fundamental Unit of the Source and Sink. [Venue not specified in source export].
• Pedersen, C., Howell, J., Lien, T., Vipond, E.B., Thurmond, J., Løseth, T., & Martinsen, O. (2007). Reservoir Modeling of Small-Scale Heterogeneities in Channelized Turbidite Systems: Digital Outcrop Studies of the Ross Formation, SW Ireland. AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition 2007 [abstract].
• Sømme, T.O., Helland-Hansen, W., Martinsen, O.J., & Thurmond, J.B. (2007). Long-Term Delivery and Distribution of Sediments from River Catchments to Basin Floor Fans. AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition 2007 [abstract].
• Martinsen, O.J., & Thurmond, J.B. (2008). Understanding Deep-Water Architecture from process interpretation at outcrop: An (ancient to modern) perspective. Adapted from oral presentation at AAPG Annual Convention (San Antonio, Texas) [presentation].
• Thurmond, A.K., Martinsen, O.J., Haugland, J.I., & Johnsen, T.M. (2008). Google Earth EC for Hydrocarbon Exploration. AGU Fall Meeting Abstracts, 2008, IN41B–1156.
• Sømme, T.O., Jackson, C., Lunt, I., & Martinsen, O. (2009). Source-to-sink in rift basins: Predicting reservoir distribution in ancient, subsurface systems. AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition (New Orleans) [abstract].
• Martinsen, O.J. (2010). Sequence Stratigraphy 25 Years Down-the-Road: Technology Dependencies, Current Practices and E-volving Methods for Prediction of Petroleum Systems. [Presentation/extended abstract; venue not specified in source export].
• Martinsen, O.J., & Sømme, T.O. (2013). Non-equilibrium source-to-sink systems: controls and examples. AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition 2013 [abstract].
• Martinsen, O.J. (2015). Approaches to Source-To-Sink Reconstruction of Ancient, Outcropping Clastic Basin-Fill Successions: Examples From the Shannon Basin (Western Ireland) and the Western Interior Basin, USA. AAPG Annual Convention and Exhibition 2015 [abstract].
• Ferguson, R., Kane, I., Fuhrmann, A., Barker, S., Siversen, C., Brunt, R., & Martinsen, O.J. (2018). Progressive confinement and downslope propagation of submarine slope channels. AAPG ACE 2018 [abstract].

Appendix: Selected online mentions (chronological)

Expanded search scope: This list prioritizes biographical/career-related mentions (awards, interviews, speaker bios, organizational profiles, corporate news, and event programs). It generally excludes pure publication/PDF hosts unless they provide distinct biographical context.

• 1990–1991 — Fulbright Scholar Program: “Ole Martinsen” (Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program; host institution University of Wyoming). Source: fulbrightscholars.org — https://fulbrightscholars.org/grantee/ole-martinsen
• 1999-05-19 — Equinor (archive): “Geologiatlas for Nordsjøen” (company news item about the North Sea Millennium Atlas project; mentions Statoil contributors). Kilde: equinor.com — https://www.equinor.com/no/news/archive/1999/05/19/NorthSeaGeologyAtlas
• 2004-06-01 — AAPG Explorer (Emphasis): “Reservoir Modeled From Outcrop: Virtual Field Trip Studies Real Geology” (profiles work on virtual outcrops; notes Ziad Beydoun Memorial Award recognition). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/45940/reservoir-modeled-from-outcrop
• 2007-01-12 — Equinor (archive): “Innovation Award for 'virtual geology'” (Hydro Innovation Award; team includes Ole J. Martinsen). Source: equinor.com — https://www.equinor.com/news/archive/2007/01/12/InnovationAwardforVirtualGeology
• 2007-11-06 — Equinor (archive): “New technology, new finds” (Energy seminar article quoting Martinsen as StatoilHydro VP Exploration Research). Source: equinor.com — https://www.equinor.com/news/archive/2007/11/06/EnergyConfMartinsen
• 2009-01-01 — AAPG Explorer: “Lecturers to Travel Global Trails: Largest DL program ever” (lists Martinsen as Roy M. Huffington Distinguished Lecturer with talk titles). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/265/lecturers-to-travel-global-trails
• 2009-12-01 — AAPG Explorer (Emphasis): “Getting to the Source – Differently: Seismic provides same results as well data” (mentions Martinsen as Statoil VP and Roy M. Huffington International Distinguished Lecturer). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/756/getting-to-the-source-differently
• 2011-03-01 — AAPG Explorer: “Teacher and Student, Together Again” (profiles Martinsen as recipient of the Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research Award). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/2082/Teacher-and-Student-Together-Again
• 2012-03-01 — AAPG Explorer: “Ireland Outcrops Still Yield Deep Secrets” (quotes Martinsen on the value of Clare Basin outcrops). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/1855/ireland-outcrops-still-yield-deep-secrets
• 2012-03-01 — AAPG Explorer: “Clare Research Has Far-Reaching Impact” (mentions Martinsen in context of Clare Basin research and training). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/1857/Clare-Research-Has-Far-Reaching-Impact
• 2013-02-01 — AAPG Explorer: “Lecturers Set for February” (quotes Martinsen as co-chair of the Distinguished Lecture program). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/2294/Lecturers-Set-for-February
• 2013-10-01 — AAPG Explorer: “Diverse DL Program Spotlights Science: A strategy realized” (quotes Martinsen about DL selection and communication). Source: aapg.org — https://www.aapg.org/news-and-media/details/explorer/articleid/2649/Diverse-DL-Program-Spotlights-Science
• 2014-06-30 — Geo365: “Lever for geologi” (norsk profil/intervju). Kilde: geo365.no — https://geo365.no/lever-for-geologi/
• 2019-01-24 — NTNU (MarMine workshop agenda PDF): “Exploration strategies for Seafloor Massive Sulfides (SMS)” (program lists “Exploration strategies from petroleum to mineral exploration” by Ole J. Martinsen, Equinor). Source: ipt.ntnu.no — http://www.ipt.ntnu.no/Agenda%20MarMine%20workshop%20240119.pdf
• 2022-02-03 — EAGE-SEG (Italy section): “SEG – The Role of Geoscience in the Energy Transition” (speaker bio and event page). Source: eageseg.org — https://www.eageseg.org/en/2022/02/seg-the-role-of-geoscience-in-the-energy-transition/
• 2023-03-14 — Geologisk Rapport (UiB): “Geologer på jobb (4:6) med Ole Martinsen fra Equinor” (podkastepisode). Kilde: geologiskrapport.w.uib.no — https://geologiskrapport.w.uib.no/2023/03/14/geologer-pa-jobb-45-med-ole-martinsen-fra-equinor/
• [Reference page; no single publication date] — Meltzerfondet (UiB): “Meltzers pris for yngre forskere” (winners list includes Martinsen as recipient in 1991). Kilde: meltzerfondet.w.uib.no — https://meltzerfondet.w.uib.no/hovedsiden/fondets-priser/yngre-forskere/

• Hans and Helga Reusch Legacy Awars (1988).
• Fredrik Meltzer Prize for Young Researchers, University of Bergen (1991).
• Ziad Beydoun Award, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2003) with four others.
• Norsk Hydro Innovation Award (2006) with four others.
• Roy M. Huffington Distinguished Lecturer to the Asia-Pacific Region, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2010).
• Robert R. Berg Outstanding Research Award, American Association of Petroleum Geologists (2011).

• Equinor — Special Advisor (Corporate), Bergen, Norway (2019–2026)
  • Independent reviews of corporate investment projects across value chains (national and international) by leading cross-functional review teams for technical, commercial and risk evaluations.
  • Provided senior geoscience advice and contributed to knowledge-building across the organization.
  • Contributed to external engagement (talks, panels, and professional forums) on geoscience applications.
• Statoil / Equinor — Senior Advisor; Chief Geologist; VP (Exploration), Bergen & global assignments (2011–2018)
  • Held senior technical leadership roles supporting exploration strategy and geological quality across portfolios.
  • Advanced integrated workflows linking stratigraphic concepts to subsurface interpretation and prediction.
  • Contributed to external engagement (talks, panels, and professional forums) on geoscience applications.
• Statoil — VP, Exploration Research, Bergen, Norway (2007–2010)
  • Led exploration research activities with emphasis on application of geoscience to business decisions with an annual budget of 350-400 million NOK and up to 100 researchers involved in various research groups internally within Statoil/Equinor. Worked with numerous national and international research institutions (details can be provided).
  • Supported development of methods and capabilities in sedimentary geology and basin analysis.
  • Contributed to external engagement (talks, panels, and professional forums) on geoscience applications.
• Norsk Hydro — Senior Geologist / Manager / Advisor / Head Geologist (Exploration, Production & Research), Bergen, Norway (1993–2007)
  • Worked across exploration, development, and research contexts in applied petroleum geoscience.
  • Contributed to multi-disciplinary subsurface studies and geological model development.
• University of Bergen — Doctoral scholarship and Post-Doc Researcher (Geology), Bergen, Norway (1987–1993).
• University of Wyoming – Visiting Professor and researcher (1990-1992).