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

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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

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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.