The 2026 HyValue Days
Welcome to the 2026 HyValue Days in Bergen on 28-29 Apirl, 2026. This annual event brings together partners to discuss and explore the latest developments in hydrogen value chains.
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.
Please note that day 1 is open for members of the HyValue consortium only. Day 2 will be open to external participants and will focus on maritime value chains, with contributions expected from regional and national actors.
Event Details
Dates: 28-29 April, 2026
Location: Western Norway University of Applied Sciences (HVL), Campus Kronstad, room M003, Inndalsveien 28, Bergen.
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Preliminary programme:
Tuesday, 28 April, 2026
Day 1 - Internal for the HyValue consortium (physical only)
Stig Erik Jakobsen, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences
Velaug Myrseth Oltedal and Ellen Ingeborg Hætta: practical information
Arvid Nøttveit: Overview
Results and highlights from the HyValue work packages
Photocatalytica Hydrogen production in Salt water. Sivagowri Shanmugaratnam, Researcher, HVL.
Dynamic Modeling and Techno-Economic Optimization of Offshore Wind-Powered Hydrogen Production with Electrolyzer Sizing and LCOH Assessment. Khusniddin Alikulov, Postdoc, HVL.
Hydrogen Gas Quality Determination from Ultrasonic and Electromagnetic Measurements. Kjetil Folgerø, Chief Scientist, NORCE.
A bridge too far? An STCA analysis of the divergent paths for blue and green hydrogen in Norway. Faraimo Jay Vai, Postdoc, HVL.
The role of offshore hydrogen storage for islanded windpower. Antonie Oosterkamp, Senior Researcher, NORCE.
Safety Regultation of Hydrogen as an Energy Carrier. Brynhild Stavland, Postdoc, UiS.
Title tbc. Margrethe Aanesen, Senior Researcher, SNF.
More titles to be announced.
Titles tba.
Ostra restaurant, Solheimsgaten 3A, 5058 Bergen
Wednesday, 29 April, 2026
Day 2 - Open Day (physical and digital participation)
Theme: Value chains in the maritime sector
Topic: Support schemes, industry actors
Topic: TBA