Event agenda
Thursday, 3 October 2024
08:30 - 09:30
Registration
09:30 - 09:40
Opening moderators Nienke Homan (Impact Hydrogen) and Jörg Gigler (TKI New Gas)
2 speakers
09:40 - 09:45
Word of welcome by Marieke Abbink (CEO New Energy Coalition)
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)
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)
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)
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
11:15 - 11:20
Presenting essay: How can the Northern flank of Europe give substance to hydrogen ambitions
11:20 - 11:40
Financing hydrogen projects, a Lender’s perspective by Viktor Markelin
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
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
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
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
13:30 - 15:30
A: How to involve society to accelerate your sustainability transition
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
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
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
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
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
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
16:00 - 16:45
Panel discussion
Panel discussion on offshore energy ambitions and developments
5 speakers
16:00 - 17:00
Meeting block
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
17:00 - 18:00
Meeting block
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:20 minute time slots
Friday, 4 October 2024
08:45 - 09:15
Registration
09:15 - 09:25
Opening moderators Ceciel Nieuwenhout (University of Groningen) and Joep Sanderink (New Energy Coalition)
An introduction of the 6 points from the plan 'Future of Groningen'.
2 speakers
09:25 - 09:50
Patrick Walison (Royal Haskoning)
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)
A reflection on regional benefits.
4 speakers
10:30 - 11:00
Coffee break
11:00 - 11:05
Stef Broenink (Rowing athlete, silver in Paris)
11:00 - 11:20
Reflections and evaluations on ecological issues surrounding the Waddensea
11:20 - 11:40
Reflections and evaluations on the topic Logistics and Planning Development
11:40 - 12:00
Reflections and evaluations on the regional benefits and participation and the development SMEs
12:15 - 13:00
AI gives a voice to nature: A keynote speech by Milan Meyberg (Emissary of Gaia)
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
13:10 - 13:15
Closing reflections by Marieke Abbink (CEO New Energy Coalition)
1 speaker
13:15 - 14:00
Match and lunch
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.
13:15 - 14:00
Meeting block
- Martinikerk - het Koor (stands)
- Martinikerk - het Koor
Meeting duration:15 minute time slots