Member Meeting Notodden
13 – 13 Feb11:00 – 15:00
Notodden
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Industry Science Meet Up
22 – 22 Jan00:00 – 14:00
Oslo
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Winds of opportunity
21 – 21 Jan09:00 – 12:00
Fornebu
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Unlocking industry growth by leveraging synergies and collaboration across Scandinavia
Join us on for an enlightening breakfast seminar hosted by Energy Valley in partnership with Capgemini Invent and key study participants. Come for breakfast and valuable insights as we unveil the results of our recent study on the offshore wind industry in Scandinavia. We will get market updates from leading experts, and round off the event with a dynamic panel debate where study participants will discuss the report findings.
About the study
In 2023, energy-related CO2 emissions reached an unprecedented level of 37.4 billion tons. Without the increased deployment of renewable energy sources, this rise would have been even greater. To meet the projected doubled electricity demand by 2050 without amplifying climate change, energy production must continue to be decoupled from CO2 emissions. Accelerated renewable energy production, such as offshore wind, is essential for this to become a reality.
The offshore wind industry in Scandinavia is particularly well-positioned for substantial growth through export, driven by a commitment to renewable energy production and current industry presence as both project developers and supplier. This study, as a joint effort by Capgemini Invent, Energy Valley and Energy Cluster Denmark, underscores the current competitive advantages of each Scandinavian country and how their complementary industries could be integrated to enhance their global standing. Sharing ambitious renewable energy targets and commitments, leveraging strong capabilities across the offshore wind value chain, knowledge sharing, cooperation, and joint efforts could facilitate export to the global market, and ultimately facilitate the required green energy production.
Hydrogen Forum
19 – 19 Dec14:00 – 16:00
Fornebu
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Energy Valley’s Annual Christmas Breakfast
As the holiday season approaches, we warmly invite you to join us at Energy Valley’s cherished Christmas Breakfast, held this year on December 13th at Grand Hall, Fornebu.
We welcome you to a festive morning of good company, lively discussions, and plenty of holiday cheer as we wrap up the year together.
This year´s theme: “I’m dreaming…”
Bing Crosby once caroled about “dreaming of a white Christmas,” but these days, our holiday season is looking a little… greener. And while green is a color close to our hearts, this isn’t quite the “green” development we had in mind. So, how is the “Energy Nation Norway” really progressing? Are we on track to meet our ambitious goals – or are the challenges piling up faster than gifts under the tree?
What dreams do you hold for Norway’s energy future?
Program highlights
A festive start to the day
Begin your morning with a warm and delicious Christmas breakfast alongside industry peers and enjoy a special musical performance by the talented Tuva Syvertsen to set the holiday mood. 🎶
State of the Valley
Bjørn Ottar Elseth, CEO of Energy Valley, will offer a look back at our achievements and an update on the road ahead and strategy as we move into 2025.
Jarand Rystad – Status of the Energy Industry and perspectives for 2025
Keynote with Jarand Rystad
Jarand has extensive experience in the energy strategy advisory business and his areas of expertise include energy system analysis, energy scenarios, renewables, supply chains, emissions, asset and company valuations and transactions, macro analysis, and all aspects of the energy transition.
U.S. policy shifts and the IRA: The Grinch who stole Christmas?
Fireside chat moderated by Astrid Onsum
With Donald J. Trump back in the White House, big questions loom about the future of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and its impact on the global energy industry. Will new policy shifts drive more obstacles – or perhaps opportunities – for Norway’s path toward a greener economy? We will break down the potential implications of U.S. policy for Norwegian businesses. Our fireside chat will bring together experts to discuss what’s at stake for Norway’s energy industry as it navigates new realities in the global energy landscape, also including a debate on the Norwegian Exit tax and more.
You will meet
- Åslaug Marie Haga, CEO Fornybar Norge
- Alexander Fuglesang, Founder and CEO of impactful ocean technology companies
- Jarand Rystad, CEO Rystad Energy
- Raymond Carlsen, Former CEO of Scatec
- Eli Wærum Rognerud, Managing Director RES
Practical details
- Date: December 13th, 2024
- Location: Grand Hall, Fornebu
- Time: Breakfast and networking from 08:00
- Registration: Please sign up by December 10th to secure your spot, as places are limited. First come, first served.
Come in from the cold, grab a cup of hot coffee, and settle in for a morning that will be as insightful as it is festive. We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you!
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, after all. ✨
If you have any questions, please contact Anne Line Haugen at anneline.haugen@energyvalley.com.
Who’s driving innovation in Norway?
Energy Valley and Future Energy Leaders Norway invite you to a timely discussion on the forces driving innovation in the energy industry and how recent developments, like the exit tax, are shaping the landscape for start-ups, corporates, and Norway’s position as an energy leader.
Join us on December 4th for fresh insights, lively discussions, and a networking lunch
You can look forward to four engaging speaker sessions and a panel discussion exploring the role of innovation in accelerating the energy transition.
Join us as we discuss:
- What the exit tax really means for the energy industry.
- How corporates and start-ups can collaborate to drive progress.
- How large companies foster innovation internally — and why it matters.
The event is free and open to everyone.
Speaker sessions
Key insights on the exit tax, corporate innovation, and collaboration. More names to be announced!
Thommessen: What is the exit tax?
Camilla Bergby, Managing Associate/Lawyer. Camilla has extensive experience advising on Norwegian and international tax, corporate law and general commercial law. She has assisted on numerous transactions, restructurings and structural matters within aquaculture, fisheries, shipping, oil service and related industries. She also has as in depth knowledge of the Norwegian tonnage tax regime.
Techstars: How startups work in bigger companies
Audun Abelsnes, Managing Director at the Techstars Sustainability Paris Accelerator. Audun was previously Managing Director at the Equinor backed Techstars Energy Accelerator based in Norway. For several years, Audun has been a visiting lecturer at Master level at the BI Norwegian Business School within entrepreneurship. He is an active participant in panels at energy and innovation conferences around the world and he has founded and later sold one company and is an active early-stage investor.
Statkraft: Perspectives from a big company
Thea Vold Rosenberg, VP Innovation, Future Business. Thea leads the innovation function at New Energy Solutions and Statkraft, where she is responsible for fostering an innovation culture and driving value creation through both incremental and strategic innovation. She focuses on areas such as idea development, best practices, partnerships, and open innovation.
Elbits: Gathering innovation from multiple companies
Kate Bragg is the CEO of Elbits, a joint venture owned by Norwegian grid operators, dedicated to developing and delivering shared digital services for the industry. Prior to joining Elbits, she served as Director of People, Strategy, and Digital at Scatec, a leading solar energy producer. Her career also includes extensive experience in strategy, gained during her tenure at Statkraft and as a consultant at McKinsey.
Fireside chat
Experts discuss what’s driving innovation and what’s holding it back. Moderated by Tamara Bjørnbekk Šolaja, Future Energy Leader and Business Manager – UK Offshore Wind at Equinor.
Networking lunch
Connect with peers, speakers, and young professionals over lunch.
About Future Energy Leaders Program Norway
Future Energy Leaders Program Norway is a collaborative initiative by World Energy Council Norway, Energy Valley, and our partner Statnett. The program is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of energy leaders by providing a platform to develop the skills, knowledge, and networks essential for driving sustainable solutions and navigating the evolving energy landscape.
Energy Insights Powered by ABB
Energy Valley and ABB are excited to invite you to an exclusive breakfast seminar focused on Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), taking place on 14 November.
As a global leader in CO2 injection and storage, Norway is at the forefront of innovative solutions to combat climate change. This seminar will discuss Norway’s significant market potential in the CCS sector. We have invited key players such as the Ministry of Energy, Equinor, and Sval Energi to share their CCS plans and ambitions, followed up by a panel debate.
In addition, ABB will discuss one of the biggest challenges for designers and operators of CCS infrastructure projects – understanding the impact of impurities on CO2 streams. Together with our partner PACE CCS, ABB has developed a digital twin, a tool for reducing risk and enhancing operability of a CCS network. During this short session, we will give a flavor of this solution and hopefully motivate for further exploration.
You will meet:
- Ministry of Energy – Alexander Engh, Deputy Director General
- Equinor – Johanna Fiksdahl, Lead Policy & Regulatory Affairs Advisor
- Sval Energi – Caroline Svae, Business Development Manager Low Carbon
- ABB – Ian Holden, Technology Manager Energy Industries
- Moderators:
- Hanna Kjøniksen, Head of Sales Energy and Flexibility, ABB
- Benedicte Tangen, Head of Digital Sales, ABB
Why attend?
This is your chance to gain valuable insights into Norway’s CCS initiatives and network with industry leaders shaping the future of sustainable energy.
Event agenda:
08:30 – Coffee, breakfast, and mingling
08:45 – Welcome
08:50 – Norway – a leading nation in CO2 injection and storage. Perspectives from the Government and industry players – Alexander Engh, The Ministry og Energy. Johanna Fiksdahl, Equinor. Caroline Svae, Sval Energi.
09:30 – ABB reducing risk and enhancing operability of a CCS infrastructure – Ian Holden and Hanna Kjøniksen, ABB
09:45 – End of today, mingle, and networking
10:30 – Safe journey home
How to get there
The breakfast seminar will take place at Cafe Expo in Building D, as marked on the map below.
Energy Valley will charge a no-show fee of 350 NOK unless you cancel at least 24 hours in advance via written notice.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Vibeke Østlyngen // vibeke.ostlyngen@energyvalley.com.
New Energy Women – IFE
We’re now inviting to our third event in the New Energy Women network
We are a network with the clusters Norwegian Offshore Wind, H2 Cluster, Energy Valley and the Norwegian Solar Energy Cluster. Together, we invite on a regular basis for events hosted at interesting companies with relevant topics addressing the renewables industries.
It’s NEW’s ambition always to discuss topics high up on the energy agenda. Thus, our next host is the Institute for Energy Technology located at Kjeller (Lillestrøm area). IFE is a leading research institute in Norway, focusing on energy research and technology development. It aims to drive innovation in the energy sector through research in areas such as nuclear technology, renewable energy, and energy systems.
During this afternoon, we will gain insight in the following topics:
- Solar power’s role in the integrated energy system, Torunn Kjeldstad
- Technological progress and innovation in the various parts of the batteries’ circular value chain, Hanne Andersen Flåten
- Norwegian energy politics and promises – the electricity prices and the climate battle Pernille Seljom
- Nuclear Power – experience through 70 years of operation, Paula Nunez
IFE is also inviting to a lab tour at their research facility before we mingle and enjoy some finger food.
Please find the registration link and further information below. This link will contain all updated information about the event, so keep it close. It will be available in the NEW linkedin group as well, so you can find it whenever you want. NEW November 13th 2024 (pameldingssystem.no)
If you have any questions, please reach out to Vibeke Østlyngen at vibeke.ostlyngen@energyvalley.com.
OG21-forum 2024 – Energi2050: Teknologi og løsninger for en utslippsfri norsk sokkel
Energy Valley tipser: Konferanse arrangert av OG21
Passer for: Teknologiledere, forskere, unge, gamle, og alle som er interessert i energiløsninger.
Pris: 3000 kroner eks.mva. for ordinære deltakere, gratis for deltakere i OG21s teknologigrupper.
Påmeldingsfrist: Mandag 11. november kl. 12:00.
Om arrangementet
Norge skal være et lavutslipps-samfunn i 2050. Hele samfunnet skal omstilles slik at mengden av klimagassutslipp reduseres med 90-95% sammenliknet med i dag.
Petroleumsnæringen står for omtrent 25% av Norges klimagassutslipp i dag. Næringen har ambisiøse planer for å redusere sine utslipp, først med 50% mot år 2030, deretter mot nær-null-utslipp i 2050.
Flere forhold taler for at Norge bør opprettholde høy produksjon av petroleum:
- I kjølvannet av krigen i Ukraina og bortfallet av Russisk gass, har Europa blitt helt avhengig av norsk gass i sine energisystemer
- Geopolitisk uro også i andre deler av verden verdsetter petroleumsleveranser fra et stabilt og pålitelig land som Norge
- Olje og gass trengs i store mengder gjennom den globale energiomstillingen
Likevel utfordres norsk petroleumsproduksjon. Klimautvalget peker blant annet på at de gjenværende klimagassutslippene Norge kan tillates å ha i 2050 bør forbeholdes andre næringer, elektrifiseringen av norsk sokkel krever kraft som andre næringer burde fått, og at fortsatt aktivitet binder opp arbeidskraft som trengs i andre områder av samfunnet.
På OG21-forum 2024 skal vi diskutere slike utfordringer og prioriteringer som det norske samfunnet må gjøre. Vi vil se på hvilke teknologier petroleumsnæringen trenger for å nå nær-null-produksjonsutslipp i 2050, og vi vil diskutere om andre løsninger slik som fangst og lagring av CO2 kan hjelpe Norge og kjøpere av norsk olje og gass til å nå nær-null eller kanskje til og med negative utslipp av CO2 mot 2050.
Technology Champion 2024, lenke.
Offshore Wind Forum Powered by DNV
We invite you to Energy Valley’s Offshore Wind Forum, where stakeholders from across the offshore wind value chain come together to network, share insights, and collaborate on solutions for the industry’s current challenges.
The next meeting on Novmeber 5th is powered by DNV at their Høvik headquarters, and features expert speakers from SEB, Vårgrønn, Equinor, Statkraft, and DNV.
The day will conclude with a panel discussion that delivers a crucial reality check from the industry on Norway’s ambitious offshore wind goals.
Program
12:00 – 12:15 Registration, light lunch, and mingling (find a table)
12:15 – 12:20 Welcome by Energy Valley and DNV
Bjørn Ottar Elseth, CEO, Energy Valley, and Ida Coert, Market Area Manager, DNV
12:20 – 12:35 Offshore wind facing headwinds – A reflection on the market and development
Simon Joneklav, Head of Project & Infrastructure Finance and Leveraged Finance, SEB in Norway
12:35 – 12:50 What is needed to realize floating offshore wind in Norway?
Erik Dugstad, SVP Market Analysis & Public Affairs, Vårgrønn
12:50 – 13:05 Regulatory challenges that need to be addressed
Anders Ystad, Head of Regulatory, Policy & Markets at Equinor Renewables
13:05 – 13:20 Market priorities from Statkraft
Henriette Rogde Haavik, Senior Project Development Manager, Statkraft
13:20 – 13:35 Global Transition Outlook
Mats Rinaldo, Deputy Director and Senior Principal Researcher, Energy Transition, Group Research and Development, DNV
13:35 – 13:55 Q&A and panel discussion
13:55 – 14:00 Closing remarks and thanks from Energy Valley
14:00-14:15 Mingling and goodbye
Top 4 reasons to be there:
- Meet key stakeholders from the entire offshore wind value chain.
- Get a reality check on Norway’s offshore wind ambitions and understand the challenges the industry faces.
- Discover market trends and gain insights into the future of floating offshore wind in Norway.
- Build connections that can drive future collaborations and growth opportunities.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for anyone involved or interested in the offshore wind sector. If your company is a member of Energy Valley, you have access to all our events, including the Offshore Wind Forum. Non-members are welcome to attend one Offshore Wind Forum for free. Interested in becoming a member? Read more here.
How to get there
The forum is held in Big Blue, Veritas 3 building.
By public transport: The nearest train station is Høvik Station, which is about a 10-minute walk from the DNV offices.
By car: If you’re driving, you can find parking available at the venue.
Please plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Anne Line Haugen at anneline.haugen@energyvalley.com.
*A no-show fee of 350 NOK will be billed to you by Energy Valley if you don’t give at least 24 hour written notice prior to cancellation of your attendance.