Norwegian Solutions and Experiences in Maritime Decarbonization
17 November 2025, 15:30 - 20:30 GMT+08:00
Seminar
Join this Team Norway seminar and reception during Hong Kong Maritime Week, hosted by Innovation Norway and the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing.
As the global maritime industry accelerates its shift towards decarbonization, Norwegian stakeholders are actively developing, testing and implementing innovative solutions. Norway has established itself as a testing ground and innovation hub for green shipping technologies, offering internationally relevant experiences and results.
This Team Norway-event will showcase Norwegian solutions and experiences in areas such as alternative fuels, battery-electric and hybrid propulsions, digitalization and operational efficiency, infrastructure and value chain development.
With a rich maritime heritage and a strong commitment to sustainability, Norway remains dedicated to the IMO goal of achieving net-zero CO2-emissions by 2050 – and to the sharing of Norwegian expertise to accelerate a cleaner, more sustainable maritime industry.
Programme
- 15.30-18.00: Seminar including company presentations and panel discussion
- 18.00-20.30: Reception hosted by the Norwegian Ambassador to China
See detailed programme here:
All times are in GMT+08:00
Registration
15:30 - 16:00
15:30 - 16:00
Opening and keynote speeches
16:00 - 16:15
16:00 - 16:15
Opening keynote and speeches:
- Welcome Speech by H.E. State Secretary Even Tronstad Sagebakken, Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries
- Ms. Amy Chan, the Commissioner for Maritime and Port Development of the TLB, HKSAR
- Mr. Kenneth Lam, Member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, founder and CEO of Seakapital Limited
KLACESPresentations (with coffee break and refreshments)
16:15 - 18:15
16:15 - 18:15
- Maritime Forecast to 2050,Ms. Li Li, Head of SMART Centre,DNV China
- Staying on track under increased regulatory uncertainty - crafting a resilient decarbonization strategy. Mr. Andreas Enger, CEO,Höegh Autoliners,VP Norwegian Shipowners' Association
- Data to Decisions: safer, smarter, more efficient voyage, Ms. Petty Leung, Managing Director, Greater China, StormGeo
- Developing a Green Methanol Decarbonization Supply Chain, Mr. Oscar Ho, SVP Green Fuels & Chemicals, Towngas
- Integrated Solutions - Benefits, Mr. Keith Tsang, Senior Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime China
- Renewable Fuel: China Supply Update, Mr.GregMcMillan,Executive Director Venture Energy, Wah Kwong
- GreenMaritime Hong Kong - Electrification of Ferry & Port, Mr. Ren Li, Country Manager China, Corvus
- Decarbonizing Shipping in Global and Regional Contexts –Mr. Sveinung Oftedal, IMO Chief Negotiator,Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment
LLLi Li, Head of SMART Centre – DNV
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AEAndreas Enger, CEO, Höegh Autoliners
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PLPetty Leung, MD at StormGeo
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OHOscar Ho, SVP Green Fuels & Chemicals – Towngas
KTKeith Tsang, Senior Sales Manager, Kongsberg Maritime Hong Kong
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GMGregor McMillan, Executive Director Venture Energy, Wah Kwong
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RLRen Li, Country Manager China, Corvus
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SOSveinung Oftedal, IMO Chief Negotiator – Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment
SORLGMKTOHPLAELLPanel discussion, moderated by the Norwegian Embassy Commercial Counsellor Henning Kristoffersen
17:50 - 18:15
17:50 - 18:15
- Mr. Andre Kroneberg, Executive VP, Gard AS
- Mr. Andrew Bridson, Deputy Director, Marine Energy Infrastructure CLP
- Mr. Oscar Ho, SVP Green Fuels & Chemicals, Towngas
- Ms. Peggy Tsang, Market Area Manager, DNV
HKHenning Kristoffersen, Country Director China of Innovation Norway, Commercial Counsellor of the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing
OHOscar Ho, SVP Green Fuels & Chemicals – Towngas
ABAndrew Bridson, Deputy Director, Marine Energy Infrastructure, CLP
PTPeggy Tsang, Market Area Manager, DNV
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MKMr. Andre Kroneberg, Executive VP, Gard AS
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MKPTABOHHKReception, hosted by Royal Norwegian Embassy in Beijing
18:15 - 20:30
18:15 - 20:30
Important conditions
Companies must adhere to standards for responsible business conduct, including Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria.
Participants are expected to operate in accordance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises on Responsible Business Conduct. This entails conducting business responsibly, respecting human rights, ensuring decent working conditions, safeguarding environmental considerations, and actively preventing corruption.
Companies must carry out their own due diligence assessments (risk assessments) to identify, prevent, and mitigate potential adverse impacts.