Nordic Hydrogen Week

NortH2 Research Day – H2FUTURE Kick off event launches the Nordic Hydrogen Week Oulu 13-15 February 2024.

Northern Power business forum, on 14 February 2024, presents the current state of hydrogen economy for companies and decision-makers, focusing on the utilisation of hydrogen in mobility, logistics, industry, and property management. The hydrogen fleet expo will facilitate the discussions during the networking breaks. The event is produced by BusinessOulu, the business development organisation of City of Oulu, in cooperation with Oulu Automotive Cluster.

BotH2nia Goes Oulu Region Field Tour takes place on 15 February 2024.

 

Research Day: 13 February from 9.00 – 16.10

NortH2 – H2FUTURE Kick off, organized by the University of Oulu
Place: Saalasti Hall, University of Oulu (Pentti Kaiteran katu 1, 90570 Oulu)

9:00-9:10
Welcoming words
Rector Jouko Niinimäki, University of Oulu

9:10–9:30
Hydrogen research at the University of Oulu and H2FINLAND
Prof. Marko Huttula, Head of Nano and Molecular Systems unit, University of Oulu

9:30–9:50
Research challenges in photocatalytic hydrogen production
H2FUTURE Tenure Track Assoc. Prof. Satu Ojala, Environmental and Chemical Engineering unit, University of Oulu

9:50–10:20
Coffee is served

10:20–10:50
The need for long-term energy storage in net-zero
Prof. Laura Torrente -Murciano, University of Cambridge

10:50–11:10
H2 in Theoretical Material Physics: Towards quantum computing use-cases in materials sciences and modelling
H2FUTURE Tenure Track Assoc. Prof. Matti Silveri, Nano and Molecular systems unit, University of Oulu

11:10–12:10
Lunch

12:10–12:40
Hydrogen production via photocatalysis under visible light: from accidental observation to intensive development
ERC CoG grantee, Prof. Wei Cao, Nano and Molecular systems unit, University of Oulu

12:40–13:00
Understanding the hydrogen embrittlement of advanced high strength steels
H2FUTURE Tenure Track Assoc. Prof. Vahid Javaheri, Materials and Mechanical Engineering unit, University of Oulu

13:00–13:30
Hydrogen transmission in the UK - context and materials developments
Prof. Claire Davis and Dr. Martin Strangwood, University of Warwick

13:30–14:00
Coffee is served

14:00–14:20
Role of hydrogen in Iron and steel Sector
Prof. Pasquale Cavaliere, Process Metallurgy unit, University of Salento

14:20–14:50
Metallurgical mechanisms behind sustainable steel production
Prof. Dr. Dierk Raabe, Managing Director, Max-Planck-Institut fuer Eisenforschung GmbH

14:50–15:10
Green electrification, hydrogen and products-research in Finland and Finland's strengths
Petteri Laaksonen, Lappeenranta-Lahti University of Technology

15:10–15:40
Energy system delivery and storage capacities for hydrogen economy – Regional modelling of Finland
Sami Repo, Tampere University

15:40–16:10
CH2ESS hydrogen research centre at Luleå University of Technology
Prof. Rikard Gebart, Luleå University of Technology

REGISTER to NortH2 – H2FUTURE Kick off on their website 

19.00-20.30 City of Oulu evening reception (more info and registration at www.lyyti.fi/reg/City-of-Oulu-Reception)

 

Business Day: 14 February from 10.00 – 17.00

Northern Power, organised by BusinessOulu in cooperation with Oulu Automotive Cluster
Place: Tullisali, Tyrnäväntie 16, 90400 Oulu

Morning session

8.30–10.00 Morning coffee and networking.
Hydrogen fleet expo

10.00 Welcome to Northern Power! Introduction to the day. 
Mr. Janne Hietaniemi, Key Account Director, Industry and Cleantech, BusinessOulu

10.10 The success recipe for the green transition in Nordics. 
Mr. Timo Ritonummi, Deputy Director General, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment of Finland

10.25 Need for speed in hard-to-abate industries. 
Mr. Achmed Junusov, Co-Founder and Chief Evangelist — H2UB, Senior Manager Innovation & New Ventures — OGE

10.40 Interaction

10.55 Cases and real-life solutions in Central Europe.
Mr. Albert Zimmermann, Senior Director, Green Hydrogen, Andritz AG

11.10 Case: Start-up developing a global technology. 
Ms. Laura Rahikka, Founder, CEO, Hycamite TCD Technologies

11.25 Case: Green Hydrogen Investment in Harjavalta, Finland. Mr. Herkko Plit, CEO, P2X Solutions              

11.40  Opportunities for technology and engineering companies. Mr. Sami Lakio, Director Q Power and Mr. Jarno Haapakoski, CEO, Volter 

11.50–13.15 Lunch and networking
Hydrogen fleet expo

Afternoon session

13.15 The role of education in hydrogen ecosystems. Mr. Michael Dietrich, Founder and General Manager, leXsolar GmbH 

13.30 Case Nordic Hydrogen Route and Status of National Hydrogen Infrastructure Development. Ms. Heli Virkki, Head of Hydrogen Valley Development at Gasgrid Vetyverkot Oy

13.45 Leveraging Renewable Hydrogen to Combat Climate Change. Ms. Heidi Bergman, Head of Investment Projects, Renewable Hydrogen at Neste

14.00 Cases and Current status of H2 refueling stations in Netherlands and Germany. Mr. Rob Castien, CEO, Resato Hydrogen Technology

14.15 International investments supporting Nordic hydrogen economy. Mr. Aleksi Haverinen, Manager, Business and Account Development at Plug 

14.25 Electrifying fuel for a more sustainable future. Mr. Claes Fredriksson, CEO Liquid Wind  

14.40–15.10 Coffee break and networking.
Hydrogen fleet expo

15.10 Biogenic CO2 for P2X. Mr. Joonas Alaraudanjoki, Project Manager, Carbon Capture at Stora Enso

15.25 Electrifying heat production with H2. Mr. Kimmo Alatulkkila, Director, Development of Energy Systems at Oulun Energia 

15.40 Electricity sourcing a key aspect in achieving a good business case in P2X projects. Ms. Åsa Hedman, Head of Operations, Flexens Oy Ab

15.55 Case Pateniemi: Hydrogen in real estate development. Mr. Teemu Oksanen, Partner, Aalto Development and
Mr. Joakim Berg, CTO, GenH Ltd  

16.05 Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof) ‑Realizing a carbon-neutral and sustainable society by The City of Jyväskylä and TOYOTA Group. Ms. Haruka Arai, Executive Director, Central Finland Mobility Foundation

16.15 Oulu Region: Opportunities and news

16.45 Wrapping up the day

17.00–18.00 End of seminar and networking.
Hydrogen fleet expo

Are you looking for business partners or investment options in green industry? Business Oulu is happy to tailor B2B-program for companies and investors, and you can join B2B matchmaking organised by Enterprise Europe Network. For more information, please contact paivi.lehto@businessoulu.com or janne.hietaniemi@businessoulu.com

Register to Northern Power by 7 February 2024

More practical information about the event at Northern Power's website

 

Field Tour Day: 15 February from 8.30 – 17.30

BotH2nia Goes Oulu Region Field Tour, organized by BotH2nia with Business Oulu, Oulun Energia, Port of Oulu, the municipality of Utajärvi and JustH2Transit project, funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC)
Start of tour: Tullisali, Tyrnäväntie 16, 90400 Oulu

Program:

8.00 Registration & coffee

8.30 Welcome

8.35 Smooth Administration, Mari Hakola / ELY Centre of South Ostrobothnia

8.50 Utajärvi Flow, Thomas Virta / Municipality of Utajärvi and Mikko Katajamäki / Gordionpro

9.20 Road to the Top of the World, Soila Riutta / Port of Oulu

9.40 District Heating 2.0, Kimmo Alatulkkila / Oulun Energia

10.30 Start of bus tour to Oulun Energia's facilites in Laanila and to the Port of Oulu

12 End of tour

 

[Visit to SSAB and Hydrogen Impact Forum cancelled due to strike]

Register to Field Tour by 7 February 2024