TechThursday #4 – Energy Carriers: The Bridge Between Supply and Demand

22 – 22 May08:00 – 09:00
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Hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels and batteries are emerging as key enablers in future energy systems – serving as links between generation and end-use, and offering significant export potential.

In TechThursday #4, we aim to explore the technology landscape, market outlook, and development challenges of energy carriers. We are planning contributions from actors such as H2Carrier, SOREN Hydrogen, CELLTECH, ABB, Honeywell and others – to provide insight into how Norwegian companies can lead the way in technology development and system integration.

The event will conclude with a panel discussion on how to align production, infrastructure, financing and regulation – to realize competitive value chains for energy carriers across Norway and Europe.

Theme: How do energy carriers connect production and consumption in future energy systems, and what is the current status of technologies and value chains for hydrogen, ammonia, e-fuels, and batteries?

Agenda

08:00–08:05 | Welcome and Framing Remarks
 by Energy Valley
 – The role of energy carriers in the energy system
 – Export potential and system integration

08:05–08:45 | Expert Presentations (5–6 minutes each)
 Moderator: Energy Valley

  • H2Carrier AS
     Raymond Bjøntegård, COO
     Floating Ammonia – Value Chains and Global Market Outlook
     “Industrial concept, export opportunities, and market momentum”
  • HYREX
    Eirik Malterud, CEO
    Hydrogen at Sea: Unlocking the Range Potential in Sall and Medium Sized Vessels
    “Bridging the gap, infrastructure needs and technical readiness”
  • Vergia AS
     Martin Kjäll-Ohlsson, EVP / Managing Director
    Investing in Green Hydrogen – Building Value Through Scalable Projects
    “How institutional capital and hands-on project development can accelerate green hydrogen deployment in Europe“
  • OsloMet
     Dr. Behrouz Arash, Battery Research Lead
     Advanced Battery Technologies – Enabling Local Energy Carriers
     “Urban use cases, material innovation, and energy system impacts”
  • IFE
     Ragnhild Hancke, Head of Hydrogen Department
     Hydrogen Infrastructure and System Integration
     “Hydrogen from renewables – the need to design for flexibility”

08:45–09:00 | Joint Q&A and Closing Discussion
 – Moderator-led Q&A with all speakers
 – Reflections on what is needed to scale energy carriers in Norway and Europe

Innovasjon og finansiering: muligheter og støtteordninger for prosjektutvikling

21 – 21 May08:30 – 12:45
Auditoriet, Aker Tech House Fornebu
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Sikre deg plass nå!

Innovasjon og Finansiering: muligheter og støtteordninger for prosjektutvikling

Hvordan få bistand til å navigere i offentlige støtteordninger, privatfinansiering og få på plass en søknad.

Energy Valley i samarbeid med Bærum Næringsråd, Akershus Fylkeskommune og Startup Asker og Bærum ønsker deg velkommen til et spennende og verdiøkende arrangement.

Om du er en etablert bedrift eller en startup, og lurer på hvordan du kan få finansiell støtte for å realisere din prosjektide – da må du lese videre.

Du får møte representanter offentlige støtteordninger og private kapital- og investormidler som kan styrke ditt selskap. Det blir også anledning til å booke 1:1 møter hvor du kan diskutere nettopp ditt prosjekt med representanter for de ulike ordningene og med kompetansemeglere som kan bistå med å navigere i ordningene og få på plass en søknad.

Agenda

08:30 – Mingling
Start dagen med kaffe og hyggelig mingling.

09:00 – Velkommen og introduksjon v/ Maria Thunshelle
Vi setter rammen for dagen: Innovasjon og finansiering – hvordan finne riktig støtteordning for ditt prosjekt?

09:05 – Søknadsordninger – Hva finnes og hvordan lykkes?
Gjennom første del av programmet får vi en introduksjon til ulike støtteordninger som kan hjelpe prosjektene deres videre.

  • Interreg v/ Rune Bakkevoll
  • KM-ordning v/ Tone Blixøen
  • Akershus-ordning v/ Anne Marit Rødland
  • Andre ordninger v/ Tone Blixøen
  • Energy Valley – eksempel på prosjekter v/ Vibeke Østlyngen

10:05 – Pause – Mingling 

10:25 – Flere muligheter og praktiske eksempler
Etter pausen ser vi på andre ordninger, samt får høre konkrete eksempler på prosjekter som har lykkes.

  • Forskningsrådet v/ Elisabeth Frydenlund
  • Innovasjon Norge v/ Preben Fjellaker Mathisen
  • DNB Oppstartslos v/ Irene Høyland Berg og Caroline Wannehag

11:05 – Pause – Mingling, lunsj og speedmeets 
Bruk pausen til å snakke direkte med aktørene om dine prosjektidéer.

12:00 – Europeiske og internasjonale muligheter
Etter lunsj ser vi utover landegrensene og får innsikt i flere ordninger.

  • EU-ordninger v/ Knut Linnerud
  • ESA-midler v/ Nils Haga
  • Eksfin v/ Lena Devold

12:45 – Pause – Speedmeets ved behov / Avslutning
Avslutning og mulighet for flere uformelle samtaler.

Du vil få informasjon om hvordan booke speedmeets når du har meldt deg på arrangementet.

TechThursday #2 – CCS and CCUS: From Capture to Commerce

08 – 08 May08:00 – 09:30

CCS and CCUS are key technologies in the effort to decarbonize heavy industry and energy production — but how do we move from pilot projects to profitable value chains?

In TechThursday #2, we explore how carbon capture and utilisation (CCUS) can evolve into viable commercial models. Through focused presentations, you’ll gain insights into technological solutions, market opportunities, and regulatory drivers.

We will discuss how Norway can build competitive advantages across the CO₂ capture, transport, and utilisation value chains — and how industry, technology providers, and financiers must collaborate to succeed.

Agenda

08:00–08:05 | Welcome and Introduction
by Energy Valley
-CCS/CCUS as part of the energy transition and Norway’s green industrial push
-European and global technology and market trends
-Export potential and collaboration opportunities for Norwegian industry


08:05–08:50 | Industry Perspectives: From Capture to Commerce
Moderator: Energy Valley
Each speaker gets 5–6 minutes to highlight commercial, operational, and technological perspectives:


Eksfin: Lena Devold, Senior Advisor.
Topic: “Financing CCS: Tools to Enable Export-Oriented Carbon Projects”

Equinor: Kyla Bishop, Principal Technician.
Topic: “CCS and CCUS at Scale – Building Industrial Value Chains”

Equinor: Haakon Hokstad, Commercial Manager.
Topic: “Northern Lights: Transport and Storage – Enabling the CCS Infrastructure Backbone”

Aker Solutions: Jan Christian Hübert, VP CCUS & Hydrogen Solutions
Topic: “Aker Solutions views of standardisation within CCS Value Chain – Lessons from Longship”

SLB Capturi: Cathrine Karlsen, Commercial Manager Norway.
Topic: “Deploying Carbon Capture in the Field“

DNV: Elisabeth Rose, Senior Principal Consultant
Topic: “A Status of Carbon Capture Deployment – project performance and Risk“

    Honeywell: Baishakhi Bhattacharyya, Growth Leader Sustainable Fuels and Chemicals

    Topic: ’’Introduction to Honeywell UOP Carbon Capture Solutions and Automation & Digital Solutions”


    08:50–09:30 | Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
    Topic: What must be in place to build commercially viable and exportable CCS/CCUS value chains?


    Panelists:

    • Lena Devold (Eksfin)
    • Jan Christian Hübert (Aker Solutions)
    • Kyla Bishop (Equinor)
    • Haakon Hokstad (Equinor)
    • Cathrine Karlsen (SLB Capturi)
    • Tom Arne Bakken (DNV)
    • Baishakhi Bhattacharyya (Honeywell)

    Moderator: Energy Valley


    Join Energy Valley and Innovation Norway during OTC in Houston for a Networking Reception and Fireside Chat

    05 – 05 May17:30 – 20:00
    Flora Restaurant, 3422 Allen Pkwy, Houston
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    Join us during OTC for a Networking Reception and Fireside Chat


    Energy Valley and Innovation Norway would like to cordially invite you to our Networking Reception and Fireside Chat
     
    When: Monday, May 5th from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
    Where: Flora Restaurant, 3422 Allen Pkwy, Houston
     
    Network with industry leaders and join us for an insightful fireside chat featuring:

    Mr. Kenneth B. Medlock III, Senior Director, Center for Energy Studies, Baker Institute for Public Policy

    Mr. Jarand Rystad, CEO, Rystad Energy
     
    Enjoy some light bites and drinks, as we will engage in a thought-provoking discussion on industry trends, market dynamics, regulatory/policy developments, and the energy transition in general.
     
    Join us for an evening of engaging dialogue, networking opportunities, and exclusive takeaways from top industry

    Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2025

    04 – 08 May08:00 – 12:00
    Houston, Texas, USA

    Be at the Forefront of Energy Technologies and Innovations

    The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) serves as a central hub convening energy professionals from around the world to share ideas and innovations, discuss, debate, and build consensus around the most pressing topics facing the offshore energy sector. 

    Whether it’s oil and gas, solar, wind, hydrogen, or other marine resources, these conversations will be centered around the innovations that could help shift and drive the world’s energy mix.

    Attendees represent a diverse mix of decision-makers, engineers, and innovators across the energy sector.

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    Join Team Norway in Houston

    The exhibition’s outstanding international reputation and significance allows your company to develop solid and profound market and business partnerships across the world, featuring 1300 exhibitors and more than 30 000 attendees worldwide. The Norwegian Pavilion is very well known at OTC and is now located centrally in Hall B.

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    TechThursday #1 – Norway’s Energy Position: Outlook and Drivers for Future Growth

    24 – 24 Apr08:00 – 09:00
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    TechThursday is Energy Valley’s 2025 webinar series exploring key dimensions of the energy system – from production, storage and distribution to digital solutions and enabling technologies. We begin the series with a strategic high-level outlook:

    Norway possesses world-class technologies and expertise. But what are the key drivers that will determine whether Team Norway succeeds in positioning itself and exporting energy technology in a rapidly evolving global system?

    In this first webinar, we hear from three central actors – Statkraft, Equinor and DNV – all of whom work actively with scenario-based energy analysis. They will share insights into how the energy system is evolving and what it will take for Norway to build competitive strength in the global energy transition.

    Welcome to TechThursday #1 – a platform for insight, discussion and strategic dialogue on the future of the energy industry.

    Agenda

    08:00–08:10 | Welcome and Introduction by Energy Valley

    • What is TechThursday?
    • Purpose of the series and today’s session
    • Overview of Energy Valley’s 2025 activities

    08:10–08:25 | Statkraft, Arne Lind

    From Energy Components to System Coherence: Strategic Perspectives on the Green Transition

    • Overview of how energy systems work today and their main components
    • How Statkraft uses energy system modelling for strategic insights
    • Key drivers and structural challenges in achieving a balanced green transition

    08:25–08:40 | Equinor, Uma Ranganathan

    From Source to System: Rethinking Energy in a Connected World

    • Moving from resource extraction to system integration
    • Scenario-based thinking and Norway’s strategic system role in Europe
    • Building system value through infrastructure, partnerships, and innovation

    08:40–08:55 | DNV, Ole Andreas Flagstad

    Norway in the Global Energy Transition: Risks, Realities and the Road Ahead

    • Norway’s transition path and current emissions gap
    • Global drivers shaping competitiveness and system risks
    • Importance of robust value chains and scalable power generation

    08:55–09:00 | Joint Q&A

    – Summary and audience questions

    09:00–09:30 | Open Discussion (Optional)

    – Moderated panel discussion with speakers

    – Focus: How to position Team Norway for success by 2030 and 2050

    From Insights to Action

    10 – 10 Apr12:00 – 14:00
    Emma Gads Vej 28, 2300 København S, Denmark
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    The offshore wind sector in the Nordic region is evolving rapidly, with new opportunities for collaboration, innovation, and funding emerging across borders. As the industry works to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy solutions, cross-border partnerships are more important than ever.

    To foster meaningful discussions and real collaboration opportunities, Energy Valley and Energy Cluster Denmark invite you to a dedicated offshore wind collaboration event on April 10. This gathering will bring together industry experts, policymakers, and key stakeholders to explore concrete steps for advancing Nordic offshore wind projects.

    Agenda

    12:00–14:00 // Bella Uno, Emma Gads vej 28, 2300 København S

    12:00–12:30 | Arrival, Mingling & Light Lunch

    Networking and refreshments as participants transition from the main seminar at WindEurope.

    12:30–12:35 | Welcome & Opening Remarks

    Knut Linnerud, Energy Valley & Lars Brückner, Energy Cluster Denmark

    Key takeaways from the main seminar and event objectives.

    12:35–13:00 | Keynote: EU Funding Opportunities

    Kenneth Glarbo Andersen, Innovayt

    Overview of key EU funding opportunities and strategies for collaboration.

    Kristine Kopperud Timberlid, Innovation Norway

    Support mechanisms for cross-border wind energy projects.

    13:00–13:20 | Structured Roundtable Discussions

    Exploring synergies, funding opportunities, and consortium-building.

    13:20–13:45 | Action Plan & Next Steps

    Kenneth Glarbo Andersen, Innovayt (TBC) & Industry Representatives

    Developing strong consortia and actionable steps forward.

    13:45–14:00 | Closing Remarks & Informal Networking

    Knut Linnerud, Energy Valley & Lars Brückner, Energy Cluster Denmark

    Final reflections and networking before event conclusion.

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    What is the background for this event?

    • Provide a dedicated forum for deepening Nordic collaboration in offshore wind.
    • Facilitate meaningful dialogue on EU funding opportunities and industry challenges.
    • Encourage concrete steps towards forming strong consortia for upcoming funding calls.

    Who should join?

    • Industry leaders and experts in offshore wind.
    • Representatives from Norwegian, Danish, and Swedish offshore wind sectors.
    • Organizations interested in EU-funded collaborative projects.

    Join Energy Valley at WindEurope Copenhagen 2025

    10 – 10 Apr11:00 – 14:00
    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Team Norway and Energy Valley will yet again organize a Norway Pavilion, networking functions, and meeting activities with major offshore wind players at WindEurope’s 2025 Annual Event in Copenhagen 7-10 April.

    The WindEurope Annual Event 2025 in Copenhagen will bring together over 15,000 participants, 500+ exhibitors, and 350+ speakers to discuss the future of wind energy and Europe’s energy transformation goals.

    Program elements

    Energy Valley will host a seminar on April 10th, at the Norway Pavilion.

    See the Norway pavillion programme here

    Register your interest now to stay up-to-date with the latest updates!

    About WindEurope

    WindEurope is excited to partner once again with the city of Copenhagen and Danish industry leaders to host the Annual Event 2025. As the birthplace of wind energy, Denmark continues to set new records, sourcing over 55% of its electricity from wind – the highest in Europe. Following a record-breaking 2023 event with nearly 16,000 participants, the 2025 gathering in Copenhagen is expected to attract an even larger audience, making it the perfect venue for showcasing the latest advancements in offshore wind.

    See the 2025 conference program here

    2025 promises to be a defining year for European politics. A new European Commission takes office in November 2024. Wind energy will come under huge scrutiny as Governments weigh up the costs of the energy transition.

    It’s time to prove our worth. Wind isn’t just about fighting climate change. It’s about jobs, innovation, sovereignty and much more. Wind is 350,000 jobs in Europe. And with 250 GW installed across the continent, it powers our factories, heats our homes, and sustains the livelihoods of millions of Europeans – with clean and homegrown power solutions.

    Miniwebinar about Sovereign AI: From Fake to Facts – Who Controls Your Intelligence?

    03 – 03 Apr08:15 – 09:00
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    Welcome to the mini-webinar where we take a closer look at how companies and governments in Europe and Norway relate to sovereignty in an era characterized by artificial intelligence, cloud-based platforms and regulatory uncertainty.

    The term “Sovereign AI” is not only about data security, but also about strategic control over infrastructure, models and value chains – and the role this plays in the development and implementation of AI solutions.

    How can we develop AI solutions that are compatible with new requirements for privacy, data security, and technological independence? What does this mean for organizations’ cloud strategies and vendor choices?

    Today’s two presentations provide different perspectives on how Sovereign AI affects both technology choices and business models, followed by discussion and opportunities for participation from the audience.

    Agenda

    08:15–08:20
    Welcome and introduction
    The moderator introduces the theme, the structure of the day and the speakers.

    08:20–08:35: Kim Næss, Cognizant

    Sovereign AI: Strategic ownership of data and AI in the cloud

    08:35–08:50: Ivar Aune, Capgemini

    Sovereign AI: Data sharing, openness, and relevant use cases

    08:50–09:00
    Q&A and input from the audience

    09:00–09:30 (optional extension)
    Discussion and open dialogue
    Deep dive into issues with participants and speakers.

    The Norwegian Energy Industry in a Changing World

    01 – 01 Apr10:30 – 12:00
    Wilhelmsen Headquarter. Strandveien 20, Lysaker
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    Join us on 1 April from 10:30 to 12:00 at Lysaker, for a discussion on how geopolitical shifts are reshaping the global energy landscape, and what this means for Norway. Hosted by our member Wilhelmsen, this event will bring together industry experts to share insights on energy security, market dynamics, and strategic responses to evolving challenges.

    Geopolitical Perspectives and Framework Conditions

    The global energy sector is undergoing a profound transition, where geopolitical tensions are increasingly shaping energy markets, investment flows, and technological priorities. Conflicts such as the war in Ukraine, instability in the Middle East, and the strategic rivalry among major powers over energy and technology dominance have placed energy security at the top of the agenda for both nations and companies.

    At the same time, divergent strategic approaches are becoming more apparent: while the US signals a potential shift towards fossil energy and protectionist policies, the EU remains committed to the green transition, and China continues to expand its long-term investments in renewable energy and critical raw materials.

    For Norway — an energy nation with deep ties to both fossil and renewable industries — this evolving landscape presents both challenges and opportunities. As geopolitical shifts reshape the global energy sector, how will they impact the Norwegian energy industry?

    Agenda

    10:30 – 11:00 | Mingling and Light Refreshments

    Informal networking with members and non-members.

    11:00 – 11:10 | Welcome & Industry Update

    Bjørn Ottar Elseth, Energy Valley
    Energy Valley’s overall goals and a status update on the development of the energy industry.

    11:10 – 11:20 | Strategy in Volatile Times

    Magnus Sande, Wilhelmsen
    Steady approach in volatile times – Wilhelmsen’s strategy into the energy transition.

    11:20 – 11:35 | What Will the Future Bring?

    Maja de Vibe, Statkraft

    Development and innovation in uncertain times – perspectives from Europe’s largest renewable energy generator.

    11:35 – 11:50 | Geopolitical Impacts

    Eirik Wærness, Equinor
    The energy transition in light of geopolitical risks and trade war.

    11:50 – 12:00 | Q&A Session

    Moderated by Bjørn Ottar Elseth, Energy Valley
    Open floor for questions and discussions with the speakers.

    Do you have any questions?

    Event and Marketing Advisor

    Anne Line Imerslund Haugen

    Phone: +47 900 55 118