What Large Operators Told Us They Need From A Facilities Conference In 2026

Across large-scale operations, the pressure to do more with less capital is forcing facilities teams to become far more strategic in how infrastructure is designed, rationalised, maintained, and integrated. 

Post-acquisition operators repeatedly emphasised the same challenge: how to rationalise inherited infrastructure environments while still protecting operational continuity, maintenance stability, and production resilience.

The focus is not simply on cutting costs — it is about creating infrastructure that remains operationally resilient, easier to maintain, and more commercially sustainable as field conditions continue to evolve.

Discussions include:

Approaching Power Reliability - Microgrids, Field Electrification, Gas-To-Power Integration, And Alternative Power Strategies That Can Improve Reliability While Reducing Long-Term Operating Cost And Infrastructure Dependency

Streamlining Inherited Complexity Without Creating New Operational Vulnerabilities

. Real-World Operator Experiences On What Worked, What Didn’t, Where Standardisation Improved Execution, And Where Automation Created Value Vs Unnecessary Complexity 

The priority is understanding what delivers measurable operational value in the field — supported by ROI evidence, implementation lessons, and practical experience from operators managing these challenges at scale.

We’d like to thank all of the facilities leaders who contributed to shaping the direction of the 2026 agenda through research discussions and operational insight.