The participation of the Romanian Geoexchange Society (RGS) at the Norwegian/Romanian Energy Forum was a remarkable opportunity to promote collaborations in the field of sustainable energy between Norway and Romania. Having as a speaker Ms. Iulia Prodan, Director of European Projects at RGS, we had the privilege of bringing our contribution to this event of major importance.
The event highlighted four key areas of interest: Offshore Wind Energy, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS), and Geothermal Energy. These represent essential pillars in the transition to a greener future.
The rich agenda included captivating presentations and thematic sessions that highlighted the potential of collaboration between Romania and Norway in the field of renewable energy.
We thank the organizers, the Ministry of Energy and Norway Grants, for facilitating this exchange of ideas and experiences.
Event Agenda:
09:30 – 10:00 – Registration
10:00 – 10:20 – Welcome
Siri Barry, Ambassador of Norway to Romania, Bulgaria and Moldova
Cristian Bădescu, Ambassador of Romania to Norway
Dan Drăgan, State Secretary, Ministry of Energy of Romania
10:20 – 10:35 – Energy in Norway and potential contributions to Romania
Jonas Sandgren, Program Director, Norwegian Directorate for Hydropower and Resources
10:35 – 11:35 – Funding opportunities for cooperation in Romania
Alina Jalea, State Advisor for Climate Change and Energy Transition, Chancellery of the Prime Minister of Romania
Sorin Elisei, Director General, Ministry of Energy of Romania
Mircea Cârlan, Director General, Ministry of Energy of Romania
Ovidiu Cimpean, State Secretary, Ministry of Investments and European Projects of Romania
11:35 – 11:50 – Impact of Energy Innovation and Business Programs in Romania
Magnar Ødelien, Director, EEA and Norway Grants at Innovation Norway, Oslo
11:50 – 12:45 – Lunch 12:45 – 13:35 – Thematic Session: Hydrogen
Madalin Apostol, Public Affairs Regulatory and Corporate, OMV Petrom
Kristoffer Moldekleiv, EU Advisor, Energy Transition Norway
Martin Hennum, Export Manager, Ocean Hyway Cluster
13:35 – 14:30 – Thematic Session: Carbon Capture and Storage
Svein Ingar Semb, Chairman of the Board, Mongstad Technology Center
Stefan Popescu, Director, Regulatory and Public Affairs, Romgaz
Cathrine Ringstad, Senior Advisor CCS, Bellona
14:30 – 14:40 – Lunch break
14:40 – 15:25 – Thematic Session: Offshore Wind Energy
Viorel Alicus, Director, Romanian Energy Regulatory Agency
Odd Børge Skjærseth, CEO, Norce Green Energy / Green Entrans
Magnus Wold, Senior Engineer, Norwegian Hydropower and Resources Directorate
Vegard Sjursen, Vice President, Energy Transition, Odfjell Technology
15:25 – 16:10 – Thematic Session: Geothermal Energy
Rao Martand Singh, Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU)
Claudiu Cretu, Director General, ELCEN
Eduard Sarbu Abramiuc, CEO, Transgex
Iulia Prodan, European Project Manager, Romanian Geoexchange Society
16:15 – 18:00 – Networking
