Nature Energy is eager to step on the gas – "but there are certain limitations"
In the short term, the Danish biogas producer is only able to supply slightly more gas to reduce Denmark's reliance on Russian gas, says CEO Ole Hvelplund. However, the Danish government is looking into options for increasing biogas capacity in the months ahead, says Minister of Climate, Energy and Utilities Dan Jørgensen.
BY MATHIAS JULIUS FALKENGAARD, TRANSLATED BY CHRISTOFFER ØSTERGAARD
Several of the windows at Nature Energy's main offices are covered in slogans that would seldom find as much support as they do today: "Just step on the gas," is the slogan that greets visitors at the headquarters of the Danish biogas giant.
EU must introduce requirements for local production in the wind industry, says Jupiter Bach’s CEO. Otherwise, Europe will lose production and the knowledge needed to regain its footing.
A manufacturing presence in North America is crucial, says the CEO on the return to the US, where the aim is 2.5GW per year using both Germany’s largest turbine and an as yet unknown product.
Under the new management, Jupiter Bach has transformed the business from huge losses to a profit. However, the chief executive admits that coincidence has played a significant part.
Norlys Energy Trading is currently investing in growth, but competition for the best people has never been so intense, says the head of the energy trading company.
In the midst of an arbitration case with back-and-forth claims over a record-breaking turbine order, an Indian project developer now sues Siemens Energy to prevent the manufacturer’s departure.
The political trend towards marginalizing China is dangerous, says Siemens Energy’s hydrogen chief, who is confident about the German company’s abilities despite the much cheaper Chinese plants.
EU must introduce requirements for local production in the wind industry, says Jupiter Bach’s CEO. Otherwise, Europe will lose production and the knowledge needed to regain its footing.