Claas Hülsen, Business Development Director for DNVs Energy business in Northern Europe and part of the North European Management team of DNV Energy
Nils Magne Reilstad, CCO, HydePoint
During WindEnergy Hamburg, Energy Valley will host an interactive session on the integration of hydrogen in offshore energy. This seminar will explore the synergies between hydrogen and offshore wind, featuring business cases from Hydepoint and DNV.
Hydepoint will present a business case for modular and scalable offshore hydrogen production facilities, demonstrating innovative solutions and digital tools to optimize the value chain from power generation through electrolysis to hydrogen utilization. DNV will contribute with insights on North Sea and Baltic Hydrogen production: Potential and environmental aspects.
Following the presentations, attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and ask questions to these leading companies.
Programme elements
WindEnergy Hamburg brings together the entire wind energy value chain under one roof, including onshore and offshore players, manufacturers, suppliers, service providers, and industry associations.
As part of the Norwegian delegation you’ll meet major international developers and other key industry players. Businesses with a stand at the Norway Pavilion in hall B2 will get high visibility through joint Norwegian profiling as well as other marketing channels. You will have the opportunity to take part in all Team Norway activities at the pavilion, access to lounge/meeting area, and much more.
Event details
With over 1,500 exhibitors from 40 countries and approximately 40,000 attendees from 100 nations, WindEnergy Hamburg provides a truly global platform to showcase your products, services, and innovations to key decision-makers and potential customers worldwide.
All participants for both delegation participation and Norway pavilion are responsible for their travel-related reservations and fees, i.e. hotel, flights etc.
Registering your interest in the registration form does not guarantee a place at the pavilion or in the delegation, however you will promptly receive more information and a link to binding registration via email.
Members of the Norwegian delegation will benefit from:
Meeting major international developers
Norwegian seminar (details to follow)
B2B meetings
Social events
Exhibitors under the Norway Pavilion are entitled to:
Exhibition space at the pavilion
Stand construction/dismantling and project management
Access to a small lounge/meeting area at the pavilion
Exhibitor and delegation passes based on the size of your stand
Participate in Team Norway`s activities at the pavilion.
High visibility through joint Norwegian profiling
Listing of your company on the WindEnergy Annual Event website, app, and brochure
Listing in Team Norway`s marketing channels such as Business Norway
This event is subsidised by Innovation Norway under the De-minimis rules and regulations, and participation is not eligible for support through the trade fair grant scheme.
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Creating Europe’s First Large-Scale Cross-Border Hydrogen Valley: BalticSeaH2 Consortium Meets in Tampere
Study Visit to Finland’s first industrial-scale renewable hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant in Harjavalta.
Energy Valley is a connected valley in BalticSeaH2, an ambitious EU project aimed at creating Europe’s first large-scale cross-border hydrogen valley. In early June, the impressive consortium of 40 partners from nine Baltic Sea area countries and various industries met in Tampere, Finland for the annual Consortium Meeting.
40 Partners from 9 Countries Meet in Tampere
Tampere, the third-largest city in Finland, is renowned for its rich industrial history and dynamic innovation landscape. Known as the “Manchester of Finland,” Tampere has transformed from a traditional manufacturing hub into a modern center for technology and education, making it an ideal location for the BalticSeaH2 gathering.
Tampere, Finland.
Energy Valley’s Role in BalticSeaH2
In BalticSeaH2, Energy Valley leads the Norway-specific Connected Valley activities and contributes to several work packages:
WP2: Vision, social transformation, and engagement
WP7: Driving impact creation and replication
WP8: Communication, dissemination, and exploitation
Energy Valley’s Communication Advisor and EU Advisor participated in the Consortium Meeting, where they received updates on all the work packages. They engaged in interesting workshops with partners, discussing social acceptance of hydrogen projects, co-creating a market model, and planning key exploitation results.
Study Visit to P2X Solutions Oy’s Green Hydrogen Production Plant
A highlight of the trip was a study visit to P2X Solutions Oy’s green hydrogen production plant in Harjavalta. P2X Solutions is the forerunner of the Finnish hydrogen industry, and the Harjavalta plant, set to start producing hydrogen in a few months, will mark the opening of the Finnish hydrogen market.
The electrolysis capacity of the Harjavalta plant is 20 MW, producing green hydrogen using renewable electricity. The plant also includes methanation capacity for the production of renewable synthetic methane.
About the BalticSeaH2 Project
BalticSeaH2 is a project co-funded by EU and coordinated by CLIC Innovation and Gasgrid Finland. Focused on the main valley between southern Finland and Estonia, BalticSeaH2 aims to revolutionize the energy landscape, fostering self-sufficiency and minimizing carbon emissions across various industries. Successful outcomes from the main valley will be replicated in other regions of the project, including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, and Northern Germany.
Through BalticSeaH2, over 20 demonstration cases and over 10 investment cases will showcase the diverse applications of hydrogen across multiple sectors, attracting a total investment of over 4 billion euros. By project completion, the production potential for hydrogen is set to reach 100 000 tonnes annually, enabling various industries involved in the project to utilize or sell hydrogen and its derivatives.
The BalticSeaH2 Consortium in Tampere, Finland.
What is a hydrogen valley?
A hydrogen valley is a geographical area where various parts of the hydrogen value chain are concentrated, forming a local ecosystem of hydrogen production, distribution, and utilisation. Hydrogen can be transmitted as such, via a pipeline or a refuelling station, or processed further in the valley.
In a hydrogen valley, the distribution and utilisation value chains, as well as side streams like heat, have been considered beforehand to maximise sector integration and efficiency. BalticSeaH2 valley includes six industries: energy, transport, chemical, petro-chemical, refining, and fertilizer industry.
Welcome Knut Linnerud: Enhancing Energy Valley’s EU Engagement
We are delighted to welcome Knut Linnerud as our new EU Advisor at Energy Valley. With his extensive background and valuable skills, Knut is set to enhance our cluster both within Norway and on the EU stage.
As an EU Advisor, Knut will lead the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to maximize our engagement and success in EU programs. His role will involve identifying member needs, enhancing collaborations, and conducting workshops to deepen our members’ understanding of EU opportunities.
Knut has a strong entrepreneurial spirit, evident from his experience as a serial entrepreneur, the founder and leader of Arena H2Cluster, and his role in shaping international strategies as a Senior Business Developer at Greenstat. His project management expertise includes energy optimization initiatives and cross-border Interreg projects.
With a master’s in Architecture and Management, specializing in business economics, green growth, and competitiveness, Knut combines creativity, execution capability, and business acumen. This interdisciplinary approach will be key in mobilizing EU project resources and developing strategic initiatives.
In light of Håkon Haugli’s recent Innovation Speech, which emphasized the importance of Norwegian businesses being proactive and commercially active in Europe, Knut’s role is more relevant than ever. His appointment comes at a time when Norway needs to accelerate its green transition and strengthen its collaboration in digitalization and artificial intelligence with European partners. Knut’s expertise will be instrumental in identifying and maximizing EU opportunities, particularly in Horizon Europe and the European Innovation Council (EIC) funding programs.
To further help us develop our international position and to mobilise the cluster and its members for the vast opportunities within the EU system, we are seeking an EU advisor with good knowledge of EU and Horizon Europe. Apply here!
Key responsibilities:
Build and utilize Energy Valley’s extensive network to identify potential partners for collaborative proposals under Horizon Europe, focusing on energy and sustainability projects.
Coordinate and actively seek contact with national and European network to postion the cluster and the cluster members.
Assist member companies in developing project proposals for Horizon Europe calls relevant to energy and sustainability.
Develop project proposals together with the members and partners of Enegy Valley, by establishing strong industry consortias in Norway and finding relevant European partners.
Organize and facilitate events and workshops to mobilise the members of the cluster til participate in EU programmes.
Share knowledge, experience and insight to other clusters and innovation actors
Contribute to Innovation Norway and national bodies to optimize EU announcement and work programmes.
Qualifications & skills:
Relevant education, preferably with a master’s or PhD degree. Knowledge and insight in the energy industry and sustainability.
Networking and project management will be important in this position.
3 to 5 years of experience in EU project applications and management, with exposure to energy-related projects.
Ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders in EU projects (start-ups, SMEs, academic institutions, global companies).
Experience in innovation management, with a focus on energy and sustainability.
Strong analytical and communication skills.
Independent, result-driven, and motivated to contribute to Energy Valley’s mission of promoting sustainable energy development.
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
The EU Advisor will be part of the Energy Valley team and located in our offices at Fornebu.
What we offer:
Be part of a team of industry professionals, with great passion for the energy sector.
A diverse role with the chance to engage with industry, authorities, academia, and other key stakeholders in the energy sector.
Modern office location at Fornebu.
Competitive salary and benefits.
A dynamic and energetic working environment.
Opportunity to take part in driving the energy transition in a growing organization with huge potential.
Some travelling may be expected.
For any questions regarding Energy Valley or the position, please contact; Bjørn Ottar Elseth, bjorn.elseth@energyvalley.com / +47 905 74 985 or Vibeke Østlyngen, vibeke.ostlyngen@energyvalley.com / +47 911 21 161 or Preben Strøm, preben.strom@energyvalley.com / +47 911 75 866.
Energy Valley is a prominent cluster organization and Norwegian Centre of Expertise (NCE) in Energy Technology. We unify approximately 150 member companies and partners within the greater capital region of Norway, advocating for the energy transition and digitalization of the energy industry. By facilitating infrastructure, collaboration, innovation, knowledge transfer, and new insights, Energy Valley enables its members to adapt, benefit from, and contribute towards a sustainable energy transition. Energy Valley is also representing the national member committee for the World Energy Council Norway. Discover more about our impactful work at www.energyvalley.com.
