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. How to get there.
Registration: The 2025 HyValue Days is open to members of the consortium. Sign up here.
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. More information here.
Practical information: Practical information can be found here.
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