Note: the event is fully booked.
The 2025 HyValue Days
Welcome to the 2025 HyValue Days in Bergen on May 7-8, 2025! This annual event brings together partners to discuss and explore the latest developments in hydrogen value chains.
Join us for two insightful days to advance HyValue activities and collaboration.
While the programme is still being finalized, the event will feature sessions on key research topics, a poster session, talks and presentations with discussion time, and ample networking opportunities with user partners and researchers.
Event Details
Dates: May 7-8, 2025
Location: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Room M003, Campus Kronstad, Inndalsveien 28, Bergen.
Registration: The 2025 HyValue Days is open to members of the consortium.
Accommodation: We have reserved a limited number of rooms at Scandic Ørnen Bergen. Rooms can be booked by 27 April at scandichotels.no with the booking code BBOR060525.
Practical information: Practical information can be found here.
Abstracts.
Programme overview
- Wednesday, May 7
- 11:30 - 12:30 – Registration and lunch
- 12:30 - 16:45 – Plenary session
- 16:45 - 17:45 – Posters and pints
- 20:00 - 23:00 – Conference dinner
- Thursday, May 8
- 09:00 - 12:30 – Plenary session
- 12:30 – 13:30 – Lunch
Other meetings:
- May 7: 09:30 - 11:00 – Executive Board meeting. Room M160, building K2 (by separate invitation only).
- May 8: 13:30 - 14:30 – General Assembly meeting. Room M003, building K2 (by separate invitation only).
- May 8: 14:00-17:00 - H2CoVE Regional Ecosystem Talk – Competence Needs in the Norwegian Hydrogen Industry. Room TBA, on campus Kronstad. View the agenda here. Open to all, separate registration here: Register for side event.
Programme
(subject to change)
Wednesday, May 7
11:30 - 12:30 Registration and lunch
12:30 - 13:40 Opening Remarks and Keynote
Moderators: Velaug Myrseth Oltedal (HVL) and Ellen Ingeborg Hætta (NORCE).
Welcome to the 2025 HyValue Days. Velaug Myrseth Oltedal, HyValue Deputy Director, HVL, and Ellen Ingeborg Hætta, HyValue Centre Coordinator, NORCE.
Welcome address. Jens Kristian Fosse, Dean at Faculty of Technology, Environmental and Social Sciences, HVL.
Overview of HyValue. Arvid Nøttveit, HyValue Centre Director, NORCE.
Keynote talk: Shaping Hydrogen market in Europe - a critical look at European legal framework. Kamila Waciega, Director Energy and Infrastructure, Hydrogen Europe.
13:40 – 14:00 Coffee break and networking
14:00 – 15:10 Session 1: Advances in Hydrogen Production, Storage and Distribution
Moderator: Kristine Spildo (UiB).
Talk 1: Innovative Approach to Silicon Production using Hydrogen. Anne Gry Messenlien, Elkem.
Talk 2: Evolution of a solution – Fiscal Hydrogen Flow Measurement. Moritz Siegfried, Endress+Hauser SICK.
Talk 3: Underground Hydrogen Storage: Main Results from Core Flooding Studies. Morten Aarra, Behruz Shaker Shiran, NORCE.
Talk 4: Metal-organic frameworks: Materials for H2 purification and catalytic transformations for hydrogen production and storage. Pascal Dietzel, UiB.
Talk 5: Modeling, Synthesis, and Future Directions for Novel Materials in Photocatalytic and Electrocatalytic Hydrogen Production. Dhayalan Velauthapillai, HVL
15:10 - 15:40 Coffee break and networking + photo session
15:40 - 16:45 Session 2: The Hydrogen Shift: Balancing Safety, Risk, and Societal Impact
Moderator: Per Ove Eikeland (FNI).
Talk 1: Hydrogen Safety Research @FZJ – Supporting the Safe Introduction of Hydrogen Technologies in the Energy Sector. Dr. Ernst-Arndt Reinecke, Institute of Energy Technologies, Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH.
Talk 2: Democratic support for public hydrogen investments. Dr. Jon Kåre Skiple, NORCE.
Talk 3: Risk assessment of hydrogen systems: A review and comparison of frameworks and guidelines from Norwegian regulators. Ingrid Glette-Iversen, UiS.
Talk 4: Public Acceptance in the Hydrogen Value Chain. Martin Hennum, Ocean HyWay Cluster.
Talk 5: Questions still to be answered regarding safe handling of hydrogen. Kees van Wingerden, VP Industrial Risk, Senior Principal Consultant, Vysus Group, also member of HyValue Scientific Advisory Committee.
16:45 - 17:45 Posters and pints
Moderator: Ellen Ingeborg Hætta (NORCE).
Poster pitches: 1 minute per poster.
Posters (working titles):
- Gamage, Ashika Dilshani Wackwella, PhD candidate, University of Stavanger: “Hydrogen Purification by Pressure Swing Adsorption."
- Hertwig, Leif Eric, PhD candidate, University of Bergen: “Activity-Determining Factors in Molybdenum-Catalyzed Ammonia Synthesis - A Computational Study.”
- Jetmundsen, Tobias Alexander Slettemyr, MSc student, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: "Simulation of a Methanol-Fueled SOFC System for Maritime Propulsion Using Aspen HYSYS."
- Karunarathne, Buddhika, PhD candidate, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: “Oxynitrides and MXenes-based photocatalytic hydrogen production and large-scale reactors fabrication.”
- Motsa, Nomcebo, PhD candidate, University of Pretoria: "Comparison of physico-chemical properties of Co/SiO2 catalysts prepared using incipient wetness impregnation, co-precipitation, and solgel methods."
- Sangolt, Liina, PhD candidate, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: “Hydrogen production from fluctuating power.”
- Shanmugaratnam, Sivagowri, PhD candidate, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences : “NiCo2S4/TiO2 nanocomposite for photocatalytic hydrogen evolution reaction over simulated solar irradiation.”
- Sinyage, Rendani Michelle, Master’s Student, Stellenbosch University/Exchange Erasmus+ Student, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: "Emergency and Safety Protocol for a Green Hydrogen Alkaline Electrolyser Facility."
- Skjelanger, Kristoffer, PhD candidate, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: “Modelling and simulation of a rotating electrolyser.”
- Strandos Karine, MSc student, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: “A techno-economical study of hydrogen production from trapped hydro power.”
- Stuen, Ingrid Marie, PhD candidate, University of Bergen: “Monitoring of Hydrogen Gas Grids: Losses and Uncertainty.”
- Sydberger, Tobias Farsund, MSc student, University of Bergen: "A Computational Fluid Dynamics study of methane pyrolysis."
- Venugopalavanithasan, Kobika, MSc student, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences: “Synthesis and characterization of samarium tungstate as electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction.”
- Yri, Kjartan, MSc student, University of Bergen: “Detecting Impurities in hydrogen using a microwave resonator.”
20:00 - 23:00 Conference dinner at Scandic Ørnen
Thursday, May 8
09:00 - 10:30 Session 3: Hydrogen Applications Across Sectors
Moderator: Crina Ilea (Equinor).
Key note talk: The North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley (NAHV) - origins, governance, implementation, problems encountered and lessons learned so far… plus strategic plans for its future evolution. Stephen Taylor, Strategic Coordinator, North Adriatic Hydrogen Valley
Talk 1: Efficient Operation of Hydrogen Powered Vessels by Next Minutes Wave Prediction. Svein Olav Halstensen, NORCE.
Talk 2. Characterization of PEM fuel cells by acoustic emission, impedance spectroscopy and fiber-optic cables. Bjarte G. B. Solheim, HVL.
Talk 3: The Role of Hydrogen in Industrial Symbiosis in Vestland. Tor Martin Misund, Vestland County Municipality.
Talk 4: Life Cycle Assessment of Zero-Emission High-Speed Passenger Vessels. Rebecca Thorne, TØI.
10:30- 11:00 Coffee break and networking
11:00 - 12:15 Session 4: The Future of Hydrogen- Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Moderator: Silje Sivertsen (Maritime CleanTech).
Talk 1: Green hydrogen – global status, challenges and prospects. Dr. Falko Ueckerdt, Senior Lead - Hydrogen, electrification and industry transformation, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK).
Talk 2: The Norwegian Hydrogen Landscape- Current Challenges and Great Opportunities. Ingebjørg Telnes Wilhelmsen, Norsk Hydrogenforum.
Talk 3: Fast Track to Ammonia in Shipping - The Apollo Project. Emilie Dorgeville, Maritime CleanTech.
Talk 4: EU Regulation of Hydrogen: Unnecessary Legal Complications. Kim Talus, University of Helsinki, also member of HyValue Scientific Advisory Committee.
Panel discussion:
- Per Ove Eikeland, FNI
- Ingebjørg Telnes Wilhelmsen, Norsk Hydrogenforum
- Kamila Waciega, Hydrogen Europe
- Emilie Dorgeville, Maritime CleanTech
12:15 - 12:30 Closing remarks
Summing up and future outlook. Arvid Nøttveit, HyValue Centre Director, NORCE, and Velaug Myrseth Oltedal, Deputy Centre Director, HVL.
12:30 - 13:30 Lunch
Programme committee
- Velaug Myrseth Oltedal, HVL
- Silje Sivertsen, Maritime Cleantech
- Per Ove Eikeland, FNI
- Kristine Spildo, UiB
- Crina Ilea, Equinor
- Ellen Ingeborg Hætta, NORCE
Practical information for the 2025 HyValue Days
Welcome to the 2025 HyValue Days, 7-8 May. On this page you will find practical information for the event.
Overview
Programme: The programme will be continuously updated here: The 2025 HyValue Days.
Registration: Sign up here.
Please note that the 2025 HyValue Days is a closed event for staff members working at HyValue partner organisations. If you are not a member but wish to join, please send a request for invitation to ellh@norceresearch.no and we will consider your request.
Contact information
Centre Coordinator Ellen Ingeborg Hætta, ellh@norceresearch.no
Deputy Centre Director Velaug Myrseth Oltedal, velaug.myrseth.oltedal@hvl.no.
Accommodation
We have reserved a limited number of rooms at Scandic Ørnen Bergen at NOK 2090 for single room, NOK 2390 for double room.
Deadline for reserving accommodation at Scandic Ørnen is 27 April.
Accommodation can be reserved via the following link: scandichotels.no:
Ensure the language is set to Norwegian or English.
Enter "Scandic Ørnen" in the "Where do you want to stay" field.
Enter the desired date for your stay.
Enter the code BBOR060525 in the "booking code or reward night" field.
Complete the booking by providing your personal details, credit card number for guarantee, etc.
Please let us know if there are no booking options so that we can add more rooms (pending availability).
How to get there
The event will take place in Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Campus Kronstad, Inndalsveien 28, Bergen. Map.
The conference will take place in room M003, building K2.
We encourage the use of Bybanen / the light rail (service every five minutes) or other public transport:
From Bergen Airport: The light rail stops at "Kronstad" next to the campus where the event takes place. The light rail also stops close to the hotel Scandic Ørnen, the nearest stop is "Nygård".
From Bergen city centre: The easiest way to get to Campus Kronstad, is to take the light rail, both line 1 and 2 to stop at "Kronstad".
Hotel Scandic Ørnen Bergen: The nearest light rail stop is "Nygård". From Bergen Airport to the hotel it takes approx. 45 minutes, and between campus Kronstad and Nygård, approx. 5 minutes.
Tickets for public transport: You can buy tickets on the mobile app “Skyss Billett” (App Store, or Google Play), ticket machines on most light rail stops, online store, or with cash or card from the bus driver. NB: you cannot buy tickets onboard the light rail (Bybanen), only prepaid tickets are valid. You can use the “Skyss Reise” mobile app to plan your travel.
Taxi: If you need a taxi, our preferred company is Bergen Taxi, +47 55 99 70 00 (from Norwegian phones you can call 07000).
Parking: There are very limited parking spaces on campus. We recommend parking in Bygarasjen, and taking the light rail from "Bergen busstasjon" to "Kronstad".
Conference fee
There is no conference fee for participants from the HyValue Consortium, and meals included in the programme are provided free of cost.
Although the conference is free of charge, please note that no-shows may incur a fee of NOK 1 500.
Travel and accommodation costs are covered by the participants.
General guidelines for presenters
Title and abstract: Presenters are kindly asked to submit the title and abstract (max 300 words) and a short bio (100-150 words max) to ellh@norceresearch.no by 28 April.
Language: All presentations and posters should be in English. Avoid using jargon and explain abbreviations and acronyms.
Images: Ensure you have the rights to use any images included in your presentation and provide appropriate credits. Please remember to explain any charts presented.
Audience expectations: Expect a knowledgeable audience that is interested in the topic, but not necessarily experts in your specific area of research. Engage the audience by explaining the significance of your work and its broader implications.
Guidelines for oral presenters
Duration: Please adhere to the allocated time to allow time for Q&A and to ensure no one is cut short.
Presentation format: Please use PowerPoint (PPTX) slides in 16:9 format for your presentation. Ensure your slides are clear and visually engaging. You may use the HyValue template, available here for members of HyValue Teams/Sharepoint, or upon request to ellh@norceresearch.no.
Sharing of presentations: Please send your final slides by Tuesday May 6, 10:00 to ellh@norceresearch.no. Presentations will be shared with participants after the event. If you have any content that should not be shared, please inform the organizers in advance.
Guidelines for poster presenters
Poster format: Posters should be in size A0, portrait oriented. Ensure your poster is clear, visually appealing, and easy to read from a 1meter distance. Use large fonts for titles and headings, and avoid clutter. Use bullet points, charts, and images to communicate information effectively.
Template: As we currently do not have a HyValue poster template, you may use your home institution’s template.
Acknowledgement: Please remember to include logos (HyValue, your host institution, collaborators, alternatively other project logo) and to acknowledge Hyvalue: This research is funded by HyValue partners and the Research Council of Norway (grant number 333151).
Content focus: Focus on the key points of your research, including objectives, methods, results, and conclusions. If you are in the starting phase of your project, you may either present earlier work (relevant to HyValue) or your project plan.
Poster pitch: Be prepared to give a 1minute presentation of your poster in the beginning of the session to encourage participants to visit your poster. Be ready to answer questions and discuss your work in more detail during the poster session.
Poster printing: If you require your poster to be printed by the organizers, please send your poster by 28 April to ellh@norceresearch.no.
Sharing posters: The posters will be shared with attendees after the event. If you have any content that should not be shared, please send an edited version by Monday May 5, 14:00 to ellh@norceresearch.no. NB: the deadline for poster printing is earlier.