Wind meets Gas 2024

3–4 Oct 2024 | Groningen, Netherlands

Event agenda

Thursday, 3 October 2024

08:30 - 09:30

Registration

Format:In-person

09:30 - 09:40

Opening moderators Nienke Homan (Impact Hydrogen) and Jörg Gigler (TKI New Gas)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

2 speakers

09:40 - 09:45

Word of welcome by Marieke Abbink (CEO New Energy Coalition)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

1 speaker

09:45 - 10:05

Caroline Kollau (Energy Markets Director and deputy DG Climate and Energy at the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

In my keynote, I will highlight the steps the Dutch government has taken and will continue to take to stimulate investments in both markets.

1 speaker

10:05 - 10:25

Shaping the global energy transition by Timo Bollerhey (H2Global Foundation)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

The presentation introduces H2Global, a specialized funding mechanism tailored for governments to promote a timely and effective market ramp-up of clean technologies such as hydrogen.

1 speaker

10:25 - 10:50

Willemien Terpstra (Nederlandse Gasunie)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

What role do renewable gases play in the energy system of the future? How do we keep industry in the Netherlands and Europe? And how can Gasunie's infrastructure contribute to a strong green economy.

1 speaker

10:50 - 11:15

Coffee break

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - het Koor
Track:
Break

11:15 - 11:20

Presenting essay: How can the Northern flank of Europe give substance to hydrogen ambitions

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

11:20 - 11:40

Financing hydrogen projects, a Lender’s perspective by Viktor Markelin

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

Current hydrogen trends in the Nordic market, what makes a project bankable and what are the usual challenges.

1 speaker

11:40 - 12:00

Hydrogen Challenges and Opportunities by Henrik Solgaard Andersen

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

The keynote will address challenges and opportunities we are currently experience in developing a clean hydrogen value chains in North-West Europe.

1 speaker

12:00 - 12:20

The Nordics – Northern Europe’s Clean Energy Resevoir? by Samuel Magid

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

The countries around the North Sea and the Baltic Sea can provide a significant share of the green hydrogen North West Europe needs for the green transition of hard to abate sectors at a cost that is competitive against non-European imports.

1 speaker

12:20 - 12:30

Report presentation: An initial exploration for hydrogen prospects for the industrial cluster East Groningen

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

Handover of IC-OG report by province of Groningen to Caroline Kollau (Energy Markets Director and deputy DG Climate and Energy at the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth) Pre-feasibility study by New Energy Coalition.

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - het Koor
Track:
Break

13:30 - 15:30

A: How to involve society to accelerate your sustainability transition

Format:In-person
Location:House of Connections
Track:
Parallel session

This workshop offers new insights in collective transition leadership and new action perspectives for professionals. With interactive round tables we will learn how involving all of society will accelerate the much needed sustainability transition

B: Unlocking the North Sea's Potential: Challenges and Breakthroughs in Large-Scale Energy Projects

Format:In-person
Location:Forum Groningen - Camera 2
Track:
Parallel session

This workshop delves into challenges and innovative solutions for the North Sea energy region. Through case studies and expert discussions, participants will explore technological advancements and collaborative efforts shaping the region's future.

C: HyDelta results – Hydrogen going places

Format:In-person
Location:Forum Groningen - Rabozaal
Track:
Parallel session

This session provides a taste of the >80 research reports on hydrogen transport and distribution in gas grids, published as part of the HyDelta research program. Technology, safety, economics, system design and social aspects will be covered.

D: Get your project off the ground - Nordic cases

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - de Librije
Track:
Parallel session

This session will explore Nordic success stories in making hydrogen projects bankable and achieving final investment decisions (FID).

E: The Future of hydrogen heating for residential areas

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - de Kapel
Track:
Parallel session

We'll explore the future of hydrogen heating, discussing trials in the UK and Netherlands. Delving into customer acceptance, safety, energy transition, funding, and government support. We'll compare UK and European efforts and collaboration opportunities.

F: Reaping the benefits of hydrogen cross-border transport and storage

Format:In-person
Location:Forum Groningen - Newsroom
Track:
Parallel session

What are the developments with regard to hydrogen cross-border transport and storage? What can European (hydrogen) market integration deliver and how do we ensure we can reap the benefits?

15:30 - 16:00

Coffee break

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - het Koor
Track:
Break

16:00 - 16:45

Panel discussion

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

Panel discussion on offshore energy ambitions and developments

5 speakers

Meeting block

16:00 - 17:00

MeetingsIn-person
Locations:
  • Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
  • Martinikerk - het Koor

Meeting duration:20 minute time slots

Meeting block

17:00 - 18:00

MeetingsIn-person
Locations:
  • Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
  • Martinikerk - het Koor

Meeting duration:20 minute time slots

Friday, 4 October 2024

08:45 - 09:15

Registration

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk
Track:
Other

09:15 - 09:25

Opening moderators Ceciel Nieuwenhout (University of Groningen) and Joep Sanderink (New Energy Coalition)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

An introduction of the 6 points from the plan 'Future of Groningen'.

2 speakers

09:25 - 09:50

Patrick Walison (Royal Haskoning)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

A reflection on Seaport developments and its capacity, connecting Eemshaven Port developments to the region.

1 speaker

09:50 - 10:30

A reflection on regional benefits. by Johan Hamster (Province of Groningen), Arjen Nolles (Municipality Het Hogeland), Lijs Groenendaal (RWE) and Arjan Sixma (Engie)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

A reflection on regional benefits.

4 speakers

10:30 - 11:00

Coffee break

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - het Koor
Track:
Break

11:00 - 11:05

Stef Broenink (Rowing athlete, silver in Paris)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

11:00 - 11:20

Reflections and evaluations on ecological issues surrounding the Waddensea

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

11:20 - 11:40

Reflections and evaluations on the topic Logistics and Planning Development

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

11:40 - 12:00

Reflections and evaluations on the regional benefits and participation and the development SMEs

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

12:15 - 13:00

AI gives a voice to nature: A keynote speech by Milan Meyberg (Emissary of Gaia)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

What if nature actually had a voice? Would we then take her interests into account in our activities and decisions?

13:00 - 13:10

Award ceremony

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

13:10 - 13:15

Closing reflections by Marieke Abbink (CEO New Energy Coalition)

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - Het Schip
Track:
Plenary session

1 speaker

13:15 - 14:00

Match and lunch

Format:In-person
Location:Martinikerk - het Koor
Track:
Break

During the closing lunch, there is a final matchmaking session where you can request and schedule meetings. It is dedicated to students and young professionals to meet with other organisations. Make sure to add the matchmaking block to your agenda below.

Meeting block

13:15 - 14:00

MeetingsIn-person
Locations:
  • Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
  • Martinikerk - het Koor

Meeting duration:15 minute time slots

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