German-Norwegian Energy Dialogue 2026

Information

Date:
8. September 2026, 11.00 am - 7.30 pm

Location:
"Ambassaden"
Henrik Ibsens gate 48
0255 Oslo, Norway
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Registration (deadline 7. September 3 PM):

The German‑Norwegian energy partnership continues to stand as a pillar of stability in an increasingly turbulent geopolitical and economic landscape. As global markets and supply chains remain unpredictable, this bilateral relationship continues to provide a reliable foundation for energy security, decarbonization progress, and industrial innovation.

The need to set a clear and coordinated course forward is stronger than ever. So let's meet and exchange!

Program:

Tuesday, 8. September 2026

11:00-12:15	Registration and lunch
Part 1:	Political and Industrial Dialogue
12:15-12:30	Welcome and Introduction Dr. Dalia Samra-Rohte, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Jonas Skei, Minister Counsellor, Royal Norwegian Embassy Berlin Jan Kantorczyk, Acting Head of Mission, German Embassy Oslo
12:30-12:40	Keynote: Norway Lars Erik Aamot, Director General, Oil and Gas Department, Norwegian Ministry of Energy
12:40-12:50	Keynote: Germany Dr. Alexander Lücke, Deputy Director-General for National Economic Security and Energy Security, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE)
12:50-13:30	Panel Political and Industrial Dialogue Lars Erik Aamot, Director General, Oil and Gas Department, Norwegian Ministry of Energy Dr. Alexander Lücke, Deputy Director-General for National Economic Security and Energy Security, German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) Ulf Heitmüller, CEO, VNG Irene Rummelhoff, Executive Vice President Marketing, Midstream & Processing, Equinor Moderator: Dr. Dalia Samra-Rohte, CEO, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
13:30-14:00	Coffee Break
Part 2:	Securing Europe's Energy Future: Infrastructure, Industry and Energy Supply
14:00-14:20	Fireside chat Resilience under Pressure: Safeguarding Critical Energy Infrastructure in Uncertain Times Gudrun Lindemann, Head of Energy and Infrastructure Nordics, Horváth & Partner Andreas Wulff, VP Public Affairs, Vår Energi Kristian Markegård, Director Supervision and Contingency Planning, Norwegian Energy Directorate (NVE) Moderator: Svend Boye, Partner, Thema Consulting
14:20-14:55	Panel The Future Role of Gas: Navigating Europe's Changing Energy Landscape Christoph Stemmler, VP Regulatory Strategy, SEFE Ole Dramdal, Senior Analyst, Gas and LNG markets, Rystad Energy Nina Scholz, Country Manager Germany, Equinor Moderator: Ulrike Haugen, Chief Communications Officer, DNV
14:55-15:25	Panel Headwinds and molecules - lessons learned and the way forward for hydrogen and offshore wind Harald von Heyden, Global Head, Energy and Infrastructure, Norges Bank Investment Management Hanne Marit Grønning Strand, Managing Director, EnBW Offshore Wind Norway Prof. Dr. Gerald Linke, CEO, DVGW Moderator: Hege Louise Guttormsen, Advisor Stakeholder Relations & Energy, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
15:25-16:00	Coffee Break
Part 3:	From Ambition to Action: Delivering Industrial Decarbonization
16:00-16:30	Expert inputs EU Policy: Straining or Saving European Industry Petter Tollefsen, International Director, NHO Marcus Ferdinand, Chief Analytics Officer, Veyt “Review of Europe’s carbon market - Impact on carbon prices and industrial competitiveness” Moderator: Anna Hansen Haugan, German Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
16:30-17:00	Project presentation and Panel CCS in Action: From Regulation to Deployment Fridtjof Wisur, Commercial Director, Northern Lights Edina Ringdal Wikholm, Director of policy and government relations, Yara Pia Prestmo, Public Affairs Manager, Heidelberg Materials Norway Mike Diekmann, Head of Strategy & Implementation, VNG Moderator: Ivar-Jo Theien, Innovation Norway
17:00-17:20	Commentary talk Decarbonization without Deindustrialization Ulrike Haugen, Chief Communications Officer, DNV Prof. Dr. Gerald Linke, CEO, DVGW Nina Scholz, Country Manager, Germany, Equinor Ulf Heitmüller, CEO, VNG Jonas Skei, Minister Counsellor, Royal Norwegian Embassy Berlin Moderator: Dr. Dalia Samra-Rohte, CEO, German-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce
17:20-17:30	Closing
17:30-19:30	Networking Reception

The German-Norwegian Energy Dialogue

...brings together industry, politics, and civil society to explore solutions to emerging challenges, unlock new areas of cooperation, and strengthen the long-term partnership that remains essential for Europe’s energy transition.

Why this matters

Across Europe, the energy market is settling into a new normal marked by high capital costs, supply chain constraints, and affordability challenges, particularly in hydrogen and offshore wind. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) is gaining momentum following regulatory progress in Germany, while the 2026 North Sea Summit in Hamburg highlights stronger regional cooperation.

European decarbonization ambitions remain high, yet policymakers increasingly face the dual imperative of reducing emissions without accelerating deindustrialization. Debates around the EU frameworks, EU ETS, carbon markets, and financing mechanisms will shape Norway and Germany’s ability to ensure a secure and climate‑aligned industrial future. Growing concerns about the security of supply and infrastructure protection also create new opportunities for German-Norwegian collaboration.

We are looking forward to discussing these matters together. Welcome to the German-Norwegian Energy Dialogue!

Find out more about the concept:

German-Norwegian Energy Dialogue

The "German-Norwegian Energy Dialogue" is a year-round platform, culminating in a single annual event. However, under this label, we organize various smaller happenings such as workshops, meetings, and webinars throughout the year.