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I
regularly
entertain
visitors
at
GasTerra, both my fellow countrymen and business contacts from abroad. The Dutch visitors have one thing in common: they think that the north of the Netherlands is less developed than the rest of the country. A ‘little tour around the region’ often opens their eyes. There is a huge amount going on in the North and the energy sector is leading the way. By far, the most important European investments in the energy field up until 2020 are taking place here. Eemshaven, for example, is expected to produce about 7500 MW of power in a couple of years, more than enough to supply
The North of the Netherlands is on course
half of the country with electricity. The energy sector is of unprecedented importance for the national economy. As a trading company, in addition to maximising the value of Dutch natural gas, we are also a partner in supporting energy transition. Gas ensures the concerted action of renewable sources of energy (wind and solar) and conventional power stations. These power stations are being replaced, upgraded and made cleaner and more efficient. By doing this we are not only increasing their output but we are also reducing CO2 emissions. In short, the region is on course to taking a great leap forward, with the energy sector providing the most important boost. Gertjan Lankhorst CEO GasTerra
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Editor’s note Dear Reader, You are probably used to the NRG Magazine as a reliable source of information from the energy sector and as a gate to the world of the NRG Battle. This edition of the magazine is no exception. However, we do have a twist installed for you in the pages that follow. The current issue of the NRG Magazine is filled with reasons why being Dutch and Proud is definitely justified. Dutch ports are one of these reasons. Also, this is why we put on our orange suites and went on a tour of the state-of-the-art Gate terminal. You may visit the facility yourself in our cover story (pages 11-12). Afterwards, you are invited on a trip to the ports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam and the Groningen Seaports to find out their stories and new developments (pages 13-23). The exciting world of offshore wind, with costs and sustainability issues, is taken on by Gerard van Baar (page 19) while the developments and education programmes in the same field are tackled next (pages 24-25). Hugo Niesing and Jan Schreuder debate if Smart Grids should be used in ports, after which, Roel Croes and his esteemed guests at the “An Innovative Truth IV” Conference present the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation on the road to sustainable innovation. GPX’s impressive energy measurement system (page 34) and Energy
Luminita Stoica and Hans de Jong (Operator) on a 150,000 m3 LNG tank at Gate terminal
College’s innovations (page 41) are all waiting to be read and analysed. On your NRG Magazine journey you may stop at the Smart City Event (page 42-43) and even go back to the origins of a professional success story with Michiel Boersma (pages 46-47). Additionally, you may have a multicultural break in Kuala Lumpur, at the Olympics of Gas. Last, but not least, the NRG Battle Talents share their solutions for a better future of energy (pages 54-56). We cannot end this intro without expressing a great “Thank you!” to Maike Veltman, who has been editor of the magazine in the past half year. Maike did a wonderful job. I am truly excited to take over such a challenging position. With all this in mind, the NRG Magazine team invites you to turn the page and start The Dutch Pride tour. Enjoy your reading.
Luminita Stoica
150,000 m3 LNG tank at Gate terminal
Index Coverstory The Dutch Pride From the time of Hugo de Groot and the revolution he brought in the laws of the sea with his well-known Mare Liberum,
10. 13.
to their enthralling navigation and trading history, the Dutch have impressed the world. There are many pillars supporting the concept of Dutch Pride. The NRG Magazine has chosen Dutch Ports as this edition’s pillar.
Interview with Roland van Assche
15.
Port of Rotterdam: Sustainable Economic Growth in the Port of Rotterdam
Maasvlakte 3.0 Co-siting with E.ON A column by Holland Financial Centre
16. Port of Amsterdam: A major player in the global energy transition
20.
19. Groningen Seaports
22.
Hanze University of Applied Sciences Communicating about the Sustainable Society
44.
Back to Olympics of Gas the future The NRG Battle Talents were the stars of the show
with Michiel Boersma
46.
48.
Talents in the Spotlight Only once in a blue moon we meet top talents. Not only in their studies they are achievers, they also have a unique personality and bring added value to your company. In every battle we choose four top talents with uncommon combinations of talents. Take the Strategic Talent, both efficient and creative, a very unique blend in one person, so rare and worth meeting. You cannot see this in a resume or appearance, that’s why we use the Big Five personality test. We think these four are real top talents!
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Allowing residential districts to generate their own electricity
Get energy from sustainable innovations
Alliander seeks innovative solutions to make our society more sustainable and energy-efficient. If you are interested in joining our team of 6,000 colleagues who are committed to ensuring a reliable energy distribution for 3.3 million customers, we’ll give you the room to grow.
Technical trainees (m/f) New ideas lead to new applications in the construction sector. One example of a sustainable innovation is the heat pump, which uses ambient warmth to heat homes. While highly efficient, it also has its challenges. You no longer need a gas distribution network, but it places heavier demands on the electricity grid. As a trainee, you and your colleagues will be working on similar sustainability issues. If you’re an ambitious self-starter with a background in electrical engineering, energy technology or a related field, we’d like to invest in your development through a technical traineeship tailored to your professional and personal growth. If this sounds like a good opportunity, find out more about our traineeships at alliander.com/werk. Or contact us at starter@alliander.com.
energy for all
Alliander
Sailing the Eleven Cities route in a solar-powered boat Machiel Bakema (26) has worked as a technical trainee for Alliander for just over a year. “The traineeship provides us with plenty of scope to develop further, as long as we take advantage of the opportunities that are there. But they aren’t just handed to you on a plate,” he says. Machiel seized the opportunity to take part in the Frisian Solar Boat Challenge, which was held on the route of the Elfstedentocht.
The
race draws solar-powered boats from countries as varied as the Netherlands, China, Poland and Brazil.
Plenty of challenges Machiel: “The project was set up by colleagues whose traineeships were almost at an end. That’s when I took over.” Machiel found he’d jumped onto a moving train, and there were many more challenges awaiting him. It was, in fact, the first time a team from Alliander had taken part in the race. The aim was to generate brand familiarity, especially among students who are the employees of the future. Machiel got down to the job of being project leader, with responsibility for the project’s progress, quality and budget, and headed the ten-strong team.
Machiel Bakema’s CV Machiel earned a degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in energy technology from the HAN University of Applied
He also worked with various partners and suppliers: “The hull was made by a company
Science. After that he got his
that manufactures professional boats for sailing races. Another firm developed the
Masters in Operations Management
electrical components, with batteries for storing solar power and an advanced energy
& Logistics at Eindhoven University
management system. In just six weeks, we moved from a design to a real sailboat.”
Learned a lot
of Technology. Machiel is now working as a trainee in Liander’s Asset Innovation Management department. His job involves
Machiel sees the project as an extra activity alongside his main work responsibilities.
notifying stakeholders (including
“But it’s an extra that’s taught me a great deal. For instance, I’ve noticed that if I do
local authorities and the public
my best and tackle things efficiently, I can achieve a lot. And if it doesn’t work the
and private sectors) on behalf of
first time, there are always other potential creative solutions which may help me reach my goal, provided I remain flexible. It was certainly an innovative project, given
Netbeheer Nederland about the economic and social aspects of Smart Grids. TU Delft has devised
that solar-powered boats are still in their infancy. And what could be better than
a management game to assist the
sailing the route of the Eleven Cities’ Race during the summer in a boat like that?”
process.
Becoming a trainee with Alliander As trainee with Alliander, you will be given a unique development opportunity which is tailored to your own wishes and goals. The company will expect a lot from you, but the more initiative you show, the more interesting you will find the traineeship. You will seek out challenging assignments for yourself, and to ensure that you develop quickly, you will be given ongoing training. In addition to technical courses, you will attend training in communication, cooperation and consultancy.
The Dutch Pride
The Dutch Pride From the time of Hugo de Groot and the revolution he brought in the laws of the sea with his well-known Mare Liberum, to their enthralling navigation and trading history, the Dutch have impressed the world. There are many pillars supporting the concept of Dutch Pride. The NRG Magazine has chosen Dutch Ports as this edition’s pillar. With ports in mind, we shall discuss the role of LNG in the transition towards sustainable energy at Gate terminal (pages 11-12) and we shall present exciting new developments or happenings in the Ports of Rotterdam (pages 13 & 15), Amsterdam (pages 20 - 21) and in the Groningen Seaports (pages 22 - 23). Gas liquefaction, large storage facilities, offshore wind energy, and many more topics await in the following pages.
Photo courtesy of Gate terminal
The Dutch Pride: Gate terminal
Gate terminal: Paving the Way to Sustainability The first liquefied natural gas (LNG) import terminal in the Netherlands was inaugurated on September 23rd 2011. Gate terminal is a state-ofthe-art facility in the Port of Rotterdam, close to the entrance to the Maasvlakte. “Gate”, as Managing Director Dick Meurs proudly calls the terminal, combines receiving and unloading LNG carriers at its two jetties with gas storage in three large full-containment tanks and with a complex network of pipelines used for the circulation and cooling down of the LNG. An initiative of Gasunie and Vopak, the facility also handles regasification and provides a continuous supply of natural gas to the Dutch transport network. Its structure, location and functions allow Gate terminal to increase the security of natural gas supply in north-west
Europe.
Moreover,
the
terminal
Dick Meurs, Managing Director Gate terminal
contributes to reinforcing the position of the Netherlands as a European trade and transport hub. Gate terminal is a reason for Dutch Pride. The current Managing Director of Gate terminal is definitely prepared for such a complex job. Dick Meurs has taken over the terminal in April 2012. He holds a Master of Science degree from the Faculty of Civil Engineering, Coastal & Ports at TU Delft and has a vast management experience, including being the Managing Director of Vopak, Venezuela. As the Managing Director of Gate terminal he has shared some of his knowledge and experience with the NRG Magazine. Gate acts as an import and throughput terminal, and produces no waste substances. After the unloading of the LNG tankers, the liquefied natural gas is continuously circulating in the Gate terminal installation, at a temperature of – 162 °C. The energy use in the operations in the terminal is surprisingly low. Dick Meurs explains why: “We are not using any energy to cool down the gas to – 162 °C. The cooling down is done at the origin (e.g., Qatar, Trinidad). Then the gas is transported in isolated tankers and it comes at Gate terminal, where we put it in our tanks, which are also isolated (at – 162 °C).” Gate has three main, impressive tanks, each holding 150,000 m3 of LNG. “I’ve been in the industry for twenty years, and I’ve never seen a tank like this, this big.” says Hans de Jong (Operator at Gate terminal).
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The Dutch Pride: Gate terminal
Installation for the circulation of LNG, gas and water for the regasification. Dick Meurs: “To warm up the LNG from
to unravel in a positive manner. Dick
the future looks promising. Dick Meurs
– 162 °C to gas (i.e., regasification), we
Meurs remarks: “Based on current
tackles this topic: “The cooperation will
have set-up a connection to use the
production and consumption, we have
come, probably, because the vision is
warm production water from E.ON (also
enough gas for the next 200 to 250
that, for instance, Amsterdam will have
see pages 16-17). This water is about
years. In that sense, gas is very valuable.
a small LNG bunker facility, Den Helder,
7-8 °C warmer than the ambient
The more sustainable ways of producing
Eemshaven and Delfzijl Seaports (see
temperature. We use that temperature
energy, via windmills or solar energy,
Groningen Seaports, pages 22-23) will
differential to warm up the LNG. The
will take much more time, and there is
have their LNG smaller facilities and get
resulting
ambient
more technology required to make
their supply from Gate terminal. There
temperature and we put it back into
them cheaper. In the next 20 to 30 years,
will be a cooperation, it does not exist
the open water. We are not using
gas can easily be the solution, until we
yet, but this will come for sure. And
energy to warm up the LNG. In that
can find other ways to get more
then we will work together in that
sense, the process is sustainable.”
sustainable energy.” In light of this,
sense.”
water
is
at
“Gate has a very important role to play in
Jetty 1 – Reception LNG tankers Gas is the most non-pollutant fossil fuel.
the
Finally, the Managing Director of Gate
Netherlands, but also for the fuel
the
energy
provision
for
terminal comments on the plans for the
alternative for the maritime transport
future of the facility. “There are two
industry. So, yes, I am very proud [of
projects that we are preparing. One is
Gate terminal], because it is great to
to make our jetties and our operations
work in a development, which is just
suitable for trans-shipment (i.e., a ship
starting, in a way, and will contribute a
could unload part of its cargo straight
lot to a better environment. So far we
onto another ship). Additionally, we
have done excellent. My hope is that
want to provide back-loading: when
LNG prices in the world market will go
customers have storage in the tanks,
down a little bit so that we are more in
they would have the option to ship it
balance with the gas prices, and you get
out again, to another destination. All
more supply via our terminal.”
these are important for the flexibility of
On the path to sustainability, LNG plays
the terminal. The other big project is to
an extremely important role. Facilities
The “beauty” of LNG lies in its mobility:
support the “LNG as fuel” project (i.e.,
such as Gate terminal are key in the
“Normally, with gas you have to go
LNG Break Bulk). The planning is to
transition process. Gate is an investment
through a pipeline, and with a pipeline
establish another company next door, a
for a sustainable future. Dick Meurs:
there are certain restrictions in the
joint venture between Gasunie and
“Yes. It is a long-term investment. We
distance.
flexible
Vopak, which will run the new LNG
are looking at a 20-25 years horizon.
commodity to handle, to sell and buy; it
terminal for fuel purposes. We, Gate,
Temporarily, the role of Gate is a bit
can change owner two or three times. It
are heavily involved because we have to
limited in terms of LNG supply, because
can move anywhere.” explains Dick
set-up the connections and assist in the
there is less LNG available on the world
Meurs.
operations of the new terminal.”
market and it is very expensive.”
consistent cooperation between Gate
Nevertheless, the future of LNG begins
terminal and the other Dutch ports yet,
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LNG
Even
is
a
though
very
there
is
no
.
The Dutch Pride: Port of Rotterdam
Port of Rotterdam: leading towards sustainability The Port of Rotterdam is a transit port and an establishment for many companies. Known in the Netherlands and far outside its borders, the Port of Rotterdam is a force to be reckoned with. Roland van Assche, Director Oil storage, Refinery and Shipping says: “We are proud of having a balanced mix of coals, biomass, wind energy and LNG. The share of renewables is increasingly immense and we have several commodities to make this energy mix as sustainable as possible.”
Roland van Assche Director Oil storage, Refinery and Shipping Port of Rotterdam “Not every port can profile itself as
toxic fuels or light and sound waste are
knowledge about port management.
being sustainable”, says Van Assche. “It
influencing
‘How can you control the growth of
is a huge challenge to be sustainable
companies.”
factors
for
future
and to maintain the energy mix with
your port?’” Cooperation is key for ports as well. “By helping other ports,
the volumes of energy that we cope
Van Assche: “We are part of the world
we gain a better economic position”,
with.”
economy. Oil goes via Rotterdam to
says Van Assche.
China. Can we, as large a port, be that On May 27 , the Maasvlakte 2, the
sustainable? With everything we do,
“The best way to be sustainable is by
expansion of the Port of Rotterdam,
we think about our vision. We think
creating synergy. By cooperating with
was officially opened by the Queen of
about our energy mix; we are looking
other
the Netherlands. The port will expand
for new ways to innovate.” The Port of
creating
with 20%, to 12.000 hectares. “We
Rotterdam is the leading European
partners, you can start with great
want to develop the Maasvlakte 2 as
port regarding sustainable ways to
initiatives like co-siting at the port of
sustainable as possible. Companies
conduct operations. The Dutch Pride is
Rotterdam”, Van Assche says. “The
who want to operate in this area have
easily transferable to other countries
Port of Rotterdam is a part of the Dutch
to promise to exploit their capabilities
and ports. “ By giving something you
Pride because we are fully dedicated to
in a durable way, for example, by using
get things back. Dutch companies are
this, but also because of the enormous
less inland transportation via roads and
operating in ports worldwide. We,
volumes that go through our port
more
waterways
from the Port of Rotterdam help, for
every day.”
transportation. Also, the emission of
example, the port of Qatar with
th
rail
and
ports a
and
companies
network
of
all
and these
.
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The Dutch Pride: Port of Rotterdam
Sustainable Economic Growth in the Port of Rotterdam In mid-August, a nine-metre humpback
The port is Rotterdam’s pride; it is the
whale was frolicking at the entrance of
engine of the regional and national
the Port of Rotterdam. This was a
economy. The transfer of goods and
rather unusual sight, especially, since,
containers is growing at a steady pace
in the past century, whales have rarely
despite the crisis in the last years.
been seen along the Dutch coast.
Obviously, the quality of the life of the
Moreover, the presence of the whale
1.4
was very inconvenient for passing
Rotterdam region should not suffer
vessels. Luckily, using loud, honking
because of the port’s growth. We
and rotating propellers, the coast
promised that the air will be cleaner
guard was able to chase the whale
(i.e., 10% improvement in 10 years)
back into the open sea. It was quite a
and CO2 emissions will be reduced (i.e.,
spectacular sight. An image that is
in 2025, emission will be reduced to
directly relevant to what we do in the
25% compared to the emissions in
port of Rotterdam: pursuing economic
1990). Naturally, growth and a pleasant
growth and combining it with acting in
environment go together. More and
a sustainable manner.
more companies and organizations
million
understand Through
construction
and
realize
the
that
sustainability does not only cost money,
Maasvlakte 2, the Port of Rotterdam
but is an investment for the future;
increases its capacity with 20%. The
sustainability will eventually generate
construction means an additional 1,000
money. We have a clear example in this
hectares of port and industrial area,
respect. In the same week that the
which makes it possible for giant sea
humpback
vessels to quickly and efficiently dock
Rotterdam, the very first hybrid barge
and unload their freight. Next year, the
in the world, the Mts. Duandra was
first vessels will already dock. The
christened in the same port.
stakes
of
this
of
the
economic
the
inhabitants
concerning
whale
was
spotted
in
Short biography Jeannette Baljeu (1967) is Alderman on behalf of the VVD on port, traffic and regional economies in Rotterdam. She graduated from the Erasmus University Rotterdam with
a
Master’s
degree
in
Economics. Baljeu worked for 15 years at the Ministry of Economic
this
Affairs and began her political
project are quite high; the port of
These are just a few of the many
Rotterdam accounts for 3.5% of the
developments
Dutch economy and employs over
underway in this region. In the coming
90,000 people. At full operational
decades, many things are bound to
capacity, the Maasvlakte 2 provides an
happen in the port of Rotterdam. The
additional 6,000 direct jobs. Ship traffic
Maasvlakte
will increase as a consequence of this
sustainable industry, in Rotterdam we
achievement. In 2010, more than
believe
34,000 vessels docked in the port of
solution. Apart from the traditional
sustainability. In
Rotterdam. In 2035, this number will
petrochemical industries, the demand
Rotterdam and its industrial complex
increase to 60,000 small vessels that
for
will
will be a frontrunner in efficiency and
will dock in the port. Additionally, the
increase. With the coherent industrial
sustainability. The Coast Guard will
number of barges that will dock in the
clusters, the commodity exchange will
then have its hands full on expelling all
Maasvlakte 1 & 2 will rise to 70,000.
increase as well. Using the bio-based
the frolicking humpback whales from
Furthermore, the use of LNG will also
industry, we will continue to lead the
the
increase in the future.
way as a port with a focus on
sustainable port.
in
that
are
provides a
bio-based,
space
win-win
raw
currently
for
sustainable
materials
career as a councillor in the district of Kralingen-Crooswijk in 2002. In 2005, she was district counselor of Hoek van Holland. Since 2006, Baljeu is Alderman. Photography: Casper Rila- 500 watt
entrance
2030, the port of
. of
Europe’s
most
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The Dutch Pride: E.ON
We want to use our power plants as efficient as possible” “
Rolf Fouchier - CEO E.ON Benelux
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The Dutch Pride: E.ON
Co-siting with E.ON E.ON is building a new, ultra-modern, coal-fueled power plant at Maasvlakte. This plant is being built in the same area as the existing E.ON plant. “We deliver electricity, heat and other utilities to the existing industry in this plant. This makes the Maasvlakte very important for us”, says Rolf Fouchier, CEO of E.ON Benelux.
E.ON believes in the Dutch energy market, especially in the port area of Rotterdam.
When
planning
new
production capacity, E.ON looks at the sustainability in the energy balance worldwide,
focusing
also
on
the
development of renewable energy sources
like
biomass,
wind
and
hydrogen. Fouchier: “We want to use our power plants as efficient as possible.
We
interaction
create
with
an
the
efficient
surrounding
industry by providing utilities and receiving
residues.
We
want
to
continue this co-siting with the new industries at Maasvlakte 2.” A great example of E.ON’s co-siting is that with the chemical cluster company Lyondell. E.ON delivers almost every utility to this neighbor and uses Lyondell’s residues in the plant, as fuel, instead of coals. A year ago, biodiesel
Schematic view of the Maasvlakte Co-siting
company Neste opened its doors at Maasvalkte. Fouchier: “In exchange for
situated next to deep water which
ambitious. Fouchier: “We are one of
utilities we get bio propane from them.
offers good possibilities for bulk supply
the biggest investors in renewable
It is much less expensive for them to
of coal and biomass. This leads to large
energy worldwide. Still we strive to be
get energy from us, compared to
cost advantages compared to inland
cleaner every day. We want to be
making the investment to build their
locations”, says Fouchier. “In addition,
efficient. The new plant will be 25%
own
the
logistic
cleaner, will have less emissions and
production. They help us to be more
facilities. The plant is cooled by using
will excel at the co-siting cooperation’s
efficient and sustainable by trading
seawater, thus a cooling tower is not
with other industries.”
their residues with us.”
required. The yield rises to 0.5%
installations
for
energy
Maasvlakte
has
good
.
compared to more inland locations in Being located at the Maasvlakte offers
the Netherlands and in Germany. This
great benefits for coal-fueled power
improvement leads, of course, to a
plants. “The Port of Rotterdam is
more sustainable power plant.” E.ON is NRG Magazine edition 7 | 17
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Financing Sustainability
Maasvlakte 3.0 A column by Holland Financial Centre
When the UK launched its policy to expand offshore wind farming in the Crown Estate, some years ago, one of the first challenges was to attract finance. To convince the financial sector, road shows were organised including discussions about the hurdles of offshore wind. For example, special ships and a specialized work force are required for the maintenance of these wind farms. The ‘maintenance’ argument could turn out to be a real threat for these projects. Nevertheless, this seemingly significant argument was refuted with a simple: “The Dutch will take care of this”. It was said with relief, as there was one hurdle less to tackle. The Dutch are big in offshore oil & gas services, so they were expected to take on offshore wind. Another future hurdle for the expansion of offshore wind development could be the lack of sizeable construction sites for wind turbines. One of the remarkable developments of wind turbines is that they have become huge. The larger the wind turbine, the more efficient, the less costs per MWh. This means the trend of larger wind turbines will go on and on. Eventually, the turbines will be too large for road transport, and the solution would be manufacturing at the seaside itself. At this very moment, offshore wind is still regarded as expensive and only feasible with subsidies. The business case for offshore wind is heavily dependent on future oil-gas-electricity prices. Nevertheless, technologies will evolve, and the demand for clean independent energy will increase. So, as the saying goes, to govern is to predict. Therefore, we, the Dutch, should make sure we will be able to tackle the challenges of the new ‘green age’
.
of giant wind farms. We should be ready for it and already start now to think about Maasvlakte 3.0 as an exclusive, massive piece of land to concentrate all the necessary ingredients of manufacturing, constructing and maintaining future enormous offshore wind turbines! Gerard van Baar Holland Financial Centre Managing Director Centre for Finance & Sustainability
The Holland Financial Centre foundation is a joint public/private venture launched by a number of parties in the financial industry and the government, who have joined together to form a broad-based interest group. The objective of HFC is to develop initiatives aimed at preserving a strong, open, internationally competitive financial industry in the Netherlands, and to retain existing jobs in the industry and create new ones. One of the focal points of HFC is Finance & Sustainability. The Centre for Finance & Sustainability commissioned the book Financing Sustainability which can be downloaded at the website of Holland Financial Centre: www.hollandfinancialcentre.com The Centre also initiated the webportal www.FSinsight.org , which has been officially launched by Minister Verhagen at 1 February 2012. NRG Magazine edition 7 | 19
The Dutch Pride: Port of Amsterdam
Port of Amsterdam, a major playe
As West-Europe’s fourth-largest port
renewable energy sources (biofuels and
companies. It’s not yet clear to what
and second-largest coal port and the
biomass) with traditional energy sources
extent
world’s largest petrol port, Amsterdam
(oil products and coal). The strong
German
is a leading player in the mineral energy
position
and
Germany has the potential to become a
market (oil and coal products). With
agricultural products is perfectly in line
major biomass market, and Amsterdam
high-volume shipping routes and a
with the Port of Amsterdam’s objective
can play a key role in facilitating the
unique location in Europe’s largest
to make the transition to renewable
logistics.”
delta, the Port of Amsterdam region is a
energy. Marleen van de Kerkhof, Unit
dynamic international hub. It has also
Manager Marketing & Consultancy at
close ties to the Amsterdam Metro-
the Port of Amsterdam: “Renewable
Towards a bio-based economy
politan
energy is well integrated into the port
Being well-represented in the energy,
Gorris,
of Amsterdam at this point. Biomass
agribulk and recycling industries, the
Commercial Manager at the Port of
and biofuels operations are growing
port of Amsterdam is increasingly
Amsterdam: “Many port companies
steadily and biogas has also become
contributing to the transition to a bio-
benefit from the short distance to the
important with biogas production at
based
airport and the partnership between
Greenmills and Waternet. Gorris adds:
activities. Van de Kerkhof: “A good
the two logistics hubs. The port of
“Biomass cargo arrives in large volume
example is ICL, which started a project
Amsterdam,
Area,
Schiphol
such
Airport.
as
Amsterdam
Marcel
energy
economy
contribute
generation,
with
its
to but
various
terminal
carriers at dry bulk stevedores in
to use high-phosphate residual waste
Amsterdam. For example, in the Port’s
streams from the Port area to produce
Schiphol
OBA bulk terminal, in May 2012, a ship
its fertiliser.” Increasingly, port-based
from
companies
a
oil
mineral
will
electricity
Oiltanking, also provides kerosene to via
through
in
biomass
16-kilometre-long
pipeline.”
Vancouver,
Canada
arrived,
are
exploiting
the
carrying nearly 47,000 tonnes of wood
integration of residual waste streams,
Strong position
pellets for the power company RWE,
the demand for raw materials, and
Governments are increasingly deman-
the German-based parent company of
energy production. Van de Kerkhof
ding that energy producers blend
energy
explains:
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provider
Essent
and
other
“For
example,
Greenmills
The Dutch Pride: Port of Amsterdam
er in the global energy transition The Port of Amsterdam plays a leading role in energy and agribulk, and has the drive and position to become a major player in renewable energy, recycling and the bio-based economy.
Marleen van de Kerkhof, Unit Manager Marketing & Consultancy Marcel Gorris, Commercial Manager
produces renewable biofuels, green gas
‘green’ and ‘profitable’ that renewable
Amsterdam’s
en electricity from organic residues,
energy has the future.
availability of excellent storage, trans-
including frying oil and organic waste.
central
location,
the
shipment, processing and production
One of the suppliers is Cargill, which
Gorris: “Renewable energy means long-
facilities, the high quality of the business
transports pulp residues from fruit
term business. It requires a constant
environment,
juices to Greenmills through a pipeline.
stream
turn,
number of renewable energy activities
Increasingly
recycling
generates a constant stream of products
allow companies to conduct solid,
methods in the port make it possible to
as well. For example at the Waste and
future-proof business in the renewable-
also use this method for non-organic
Energy Company (AEB) one of the
energy market. As a result, the Port of
waste,
so,
profitable activities is increasing the
Amsterdam is increasingly becoming an
Van
recovery of metals from bottom ash (i.e.
attractive international logistics hub for
Gansewinkel and Granuband. We like
the
renewable energy.
to see the port as a testing ground for
combustion). There’s so much value in
innovative and sustainable initiatives.”
that activity that it’s very interesting
Van de Kerkhof concludes: “Keywords
from a financial perspective.”
sophisticated
including,
companies
such
by as
doing Icova,
of
products
non-combustible
and,
in
residue
of
and
the
increasing
.
www.portofamsterdam.nl
for success at the Port of Amsterdam are cooperation and
partnership,
regionally,
and
nationally
inter-
Potential for renewable energy in Amsterdam (in millions of tonnes)
nationally.” 2010
2020
Good business
Biofuels 0.8 3.5
Besides its many other assets, renewable
Biomass 0.04 6
energy represents good business, and
Offshore wind turbines
0
0.2 (400 pieces)
it’s because of that combination of
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The Dutch Pride: Groningen Seaports
The Dutch Pride: Groningen
In 2014, a third of all Dutch electricity will be produced on the border of the Wadden Sea World Heritage. This requires a lot from the way you operate in such a unique environment. Within these strict regulations Groningen Seaports gets the job done. “The Netherlands can be proud of this. I am proud of this”, says Harm Post, CEO of Groningen Seaports.
Recently,
may cross through this unique natural
neutral. Even if you work only with gas
environment. “This is extraordinary in
centrals, you still burn fossil fuels.
the Netherlands. VOPAK is a great
However, I think you can make great
example for the cooperation between
progress to significantly reduce the
Post: “One of the first things VOPAK
companies
impact on the environment, compared
initiated, were conversations with the
organizations”, says Post.
to the current situation.”
‘What should we do so we have all the
Everywhere in the world ports are
One of these steps is investing in the
legal procedures in order when we
implementing long-lasting initiatives.
offshore wind industry. Germany wants
start
Wadden
More and more ports are putting their
to close every nuclear power plant by
Organization came with ideas like
cards on biomass. Post: “We think you
2022. To intercept this, they will install
using double-walled tankers, installing
only have a future as a port if you make
5000 wind mills in the North sea.
smart lighting systems, closure of toxic
these
sustainability.
“Eemshaven is an ideal base for this”,
fumes, etc.” Around the same time the
However, there will always be a field of
says Harm Post. “Even now, you see a
BP oil disaster took place in the gulf of
tension. We will never reach a situation
lot of German companies who are
Mexico, VOPAK and the Wadden
where we will have no CO2 emissions.
settling in our ports. A lot of great
Organization made a deal so oil tanks
You cannot be completely energy
initiatives ensue from this development.
opened
on a
October
large
oil
3rd,
VOPAK
terminal
in
Eemshaven. A lot had to be done.
and
environmental
Wadden Organization. They asked:
to
operate?’
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The
steps
towards
The Dutch Pride: Groningen Seaports
n Seaports
Groningen Seaports manages the port in Delfzijl and Eemshaven, and surrounding industry areas. All together form an area of over 2600 hectares. The organization provides the complete port service provisions to industrial and small businesses, for example, the logistic and infrastructural services and the emission and maintenance of the sites of both ports. Groningen Seaports also controls two inside ports: the Farmsumer port and the Oosterhorn port. Harm Post CEO of Groningen Seaports
The Noorderpoortcollege in Groningen, for example, is offering an educational programme for wind mill technician.� Post: “When you operate next to the border of a world heritage area, you have to keep thinking about your licence to operate. Not only Groningen Seaports, but also other companies and organizations should be aware of this. Cooperations like the one between VOPAK and the Wadden Organization
.
are essential. Society demands from us not to take this lightly and to invest in
this. Fortunately, companies do so; for that I give them a big compliment.�
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The future of the North
NNOW: Offshore Wind Energy Challenges The offshore wind industry has many
established because offshore wind
supporters and, in the Netherlands, the
offers us chances for a more sustainable
wind
future. The wind regime of the North
industry,
both
onshore
and
offshore, has great potential.
Sea is good, many parks are planned, and our region offers the ports of
“I see a bright future for wind energy
Eemshaven, Harlingen and Den Helder,
in the Netherlands”, says Allard van
all three well-equipped for offshore
Dijk, in charge of coordinating activities
wind related activities. The (Northern)
at
Netherlands
Netherlands has a lot of knowledge
Offshore Wind). NNOW is a Northern
NNOW
(Northern
about specific activities in the offshore
Netherlands based cluster of companies
wind supply chain. Among them, I can
that work or like to work in the
mention heavy lifting and logistics,
offshore wind supply chain. NNOW
foundations, survey, piling, installation
forms of energy. Allard van Dijk:
helps companies to generate more
of offshore cables, operating and
“NNOW wants to support companies in
business, supports innovation, and
maintenance,
ship
this offshore wind challenge. Only
organizes knowledge exchange and
building, etc.” The biggest challenge
through cooperation we can overcome
contact with training and education
that the offshore wind industry is
the challenges that the energy sector is
institutes (e.g., NHL is a member of
facing at the moment is lowering the
facing. That’s why NOM, Syntens and
NNOW). Allard van Dijk: “NNOW was
costs, so that it can compete with other
Energy Valley joined forces in NNOW.”
special
purpose
Allard van Dijk Project Manager Business Development & Innovation, NOM.
Photography: Florentine de Maar, ECN
NHL: Offshore Wind Education Education in this area fits right into
Siemens and GL Garrad Hassan. There is
place in the offshore wind task. Gerard
an intense cooperation between the
Schepers:
Leeuwarden-based programme and the
“I think that we, the
Netherlands, challenge.
Gerard Schepers
are
We
ready
need
for
this
well-educated
TU Delft mater’s programme dedicated to
wind
energy.
Thus,
the
NHL
workers for this.” NHL Hogeschool is
programme is not the only one of its
prepared
The
kind. Gerard Schepers: “At the Delft UT
comprehensive
a master’s study in wind energy is
for
the
programme
offers
curricula
help
to
challenge. tackle
complex
starting
this
At
Hanze
University
windmills
needed
Groningen, a master study has started
According to Gerard Schepers, Scientific
maintenance that will be placed in
on renewable energy including a wind
Researcher at ECN and Lecturer in Wind
increasingly growing offshore parks at
energy
Energy for the Sustainable Technologies
sea?” and “What is the safest and
responsibility of NHL. We can be proud
track at NHL Hogeschool, the wind
cheapest way to maintain windmills?”
of these initiatives and face the future
industry is one of the most promising
This
of wind energy in the Netherlands with
energy
sustainable
specialization, Offshore Wind Energy, at
future. “Wind energy is one of the
the NHL Hogeschool offers students the
cheapest options, even offshore wind
opportunity
energy.”
organisations
suppliers
for a
with
minimum
motivating
to
and
work
like
the
unique
closely
with
Netherlands
Energy Research Foundation (ECN), 24 | NRG Magazine edition 7
Applied
the
questions such as “How to design
Scientific Researcher, ECN.
of
year.
module
.
optimism.”
Sciences
which
is
in
the
The future of the North
Van Oord: Home base port for all offshore wind activities? We are often approached with the question whether it would be beneficial for Van Oord to have a specific port as home base for all our offshore wind activities. Indeed, such a home base port would enable port developers to invest, in a more consistent manner, in the development of the port. However, it is not that simple. For each project, Van Oord evaluates what the optimal supply chain looks like. We are dealing with many different subcontractors and suppliers in different countries. Furthermore, we have to handle the logistics of the construction activity itself, together with various options for transportation, storage and transfer of components. Van Oord tries to obtain the most advantageous supply chain for each project. With this approach in mind, one specific port as a home base is not a logical choice. It is clear that, for each project, the sailing distance between the port and the construction site is an important factor. Very often, we
Mr. Johan G. van Wijland Managing Director Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects bv 1 September 2012
see that the ports closest to the projects are chosen for operations. For Project Belwind Phase I, the marshalling port was Zeebrugge. For the Princess Amalia Wind Farm, the port of choice was Ijmuiden and for Project Teesside the port is Hartlepool. For all these offshore wind farms, Van Oord Offshore Wind Projects bv is the overall EPC contractor for the Balance of the Plant. This means that van Oord is responsible for the engineering, procurement and installation of the complete wind farm, except for turbine supply. With all this in mind, the Eemshaven is, without a doubt, an excellent candidate for the construction of the two Gemini wind farms. The facilities are good and the port is well
.
positioned relative to the construction sites. The final decisions regarding the Gemini wind farms will take place when all subcontractors and suppliers are selected and when financial close is reached.
Wind turbine installation at Project Belwind Phase I, Zeebrugge, Belgium - Copyright Van Oord. NRG Magazine edition 7 | 25
Rational Middle
Rational
Do we need Smart Grid
Yes
We need Smart Grids. We need systems to make rational decisions for us, helping us adapt our energy consumption to a fluctuating production. Only then it is feasible to make the transition to an energy system based on renewables. Engineers analysing the energy consumption of industries and households see great opportunities for Smart Grids. The core concept is flexible demand. The more flexible the demand for energy can be made, the greater the chances to adapt the use of energy to fluctuations in production. Flexibility on the consumption side gives the Smart Grid something to play with, to shift loads, to shear peaks, and to use renewable sources to the full. No better place to investigate the potential for Smart Grids than a harbour area. This is where the big energy users (like chemical and aluminum plants) are based. But these are also areas that provide a lot of space for renewable sources like wind power and solar systems. One of the partners in our e-harbours program, a research group in Hamburg, identified a huge potential for flexibility in the Hamburg harbour, up to 15% of total energy consumption in the area. This means the consumption can be steered in such a way, that the variability in renewable sources is matched. Engineers of the Belgian research company Vito, another
Hugo Niesing
partner in the e-harbours program, identified comparable opportunities in the Antwerp harbour. In one case, total energy costs could be lowered by a staggering 21%. This was done by adding a wind turbine to the industrial site and tuning the energy consumption. These examples show that the case for Smart Grids is so strong; it is only a matter of time before they will be widely adopted.
Hugo Niesing, Director of Resourcefully, advising company that is supporting organizations that aim for smart energy solutions
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Middle
Rational Middle
ids in harbour areas?
No
We need Smart People. Smart People to understand “who is paying what” and to be able to make a new smart deal for all. Without Smart People, Smart Grids will never get implemented. Officially, the EU-funded project e-harbours investigates the possibilities of sustainable energy and Smart Grids in harbour areas. But, perhaps, we should say we analyse barriers to enter a new energy era. We identified a number of them. Cheap fossil energy for large industrial end-users is still a setback for introducing sustainable solutions. Being a negligible cost factor, the reduction only has a small effect on all operational costs. But margins are getting smaller and energy prices are rising. We need to act smart to convince the industry to adapt. The most vexing question is how to agree on (the return on) sustainable investments. The investing stakeholder is often not the (only) one benefitting from the smart solution. This is severely affecting smarter overall solutions. The municipality of Zaanstad is investigating this issue on a small scale. How to distribute the costs and benefits in a complicated logistic setting? Large amounts of data are collected, supporting smart taxing, smart agreements and contracts and … a sustainable Return on Investment for all Stakeholders. Another hurdle is the supposed absence of flexibility in highly competitive logistic areas. Schedules are tight. A stevedoring company must be prepared for serving the customer 24/7/365. So they want their forklifts charged at all times, without bothering about energy costs. A smart use of sustainable energy is simply not their core business. We need Smart People to find out which part of the logistic processes DOES offer the flexibility, without affecting their core-business.
Jan Schreuder
Yes, we need Smart, very Smart People to make Smart Grids a success.
Jan Schreuder, Municipality of Zaanstad. Project Manager of the e-harbours project, a consortium including the Antwerp, Amsterdam and Hamburg and Malmö harbour areas NRG Magazine edition 7 | 27
An Innovative Truth IV
Roderik van Grieken, Founder and Director of the Nederlands Debat Instituut; Roel Croes, Co-founder
GreenICT
Foundation;
René
Steenvoorden, CIO Rabobank; Frits Verheij, Director Smart Energy, DNV KEMA; Sylvia Roelofs, CEO ICT~Office; and Mark Dierikx, Director
General
Energy,
Telecom
and
Competition at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation.
Roel Croes, “An Innovative Truth” organizer, Co-founder GreenICT Foundation and Peter Molengraaf CEO Alliander N.V.
Mark Dierikx, Director General Energy, Telecom and Competition at the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation and Sylvia Roelofs, CEO ICT~Office.
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An Innovative Truth IV
An Innovative Truth: Multidisciplinary cooperation for sustainable innovation On June 20th, the fourth edition of “An Innovative Truth - Conference on Sustainable ICT & Energy” took place. From the very beginning, cooperation of science, government, ICT Industry/business (supply and demand) and the energy world forms a central theme of the conferences. Transferring knowledge in a durable (and sustainable) way is another central theme. In order to manage environmental and energy issues, and, also to play a lasting role in a highly dynamic global economy, national cooperation of science, business and government, in the Netherlands, is crucial. Entering into alliances is vital if one
to avoid fragmentation of national
Besides this, renewable energy sources
intends to be a player in the global
funds. Viewed in this light, more
will become increasingly common and
market. At the international level,
fundamental scientific research may be
will claim their place. Because of their
partnerships such as the United Nations
served best by scientific cooperation at
relatively
and the European Union are inevitable.
national
limited
characteristics, adding intelligence to
In the global game, unity is strength,
available resources, both financial and
energy grids is inevitable. We don’t
especially for smaller countries like the
concerning the number of scientists.
know what the future will look like.
Netherlands.
that
Joining forces at national level is highly
What we do know is that the network
cooperation can only be effective if it is
recommendable, if the Netherlands
landscape will significantly change,
based on the participants’ consensus,
wants to maintain itself as a global
with
all parties involved keep themselves to
player.
among others, the technical, legal and
It
is
noted
level
because
of
the agreements and are willing to
unpredictable
challenging
supply
implications
in,
societal fields. The consequences of the
accept common interest (also) as own
For a society that increasingly depends
change,
which
aren’t
necessarily
interest.
can
on technology, it is essential that a
positive
for
all
disciplines,
contribute to solutions to seemingly
substantial part of the population has
simultaneously, will certainly provide
conflicting trends. The global energy
a technical (so-called beta) education
scientifically
market
energy
and/or background. Therefore, the
interesting possibilities.
generation are good examples of this.
“An Innovative Truth” conferences
On the one hand, growing globalization
promote the visibility of scientific
In order to cope with the changes and
calls for cooperation at the (inter)
research and innovation.
Ph.D. and
to realize the necessary technological
national level. On the other hand,
master’s
hereby
and social breakthroughs, a common
there is a trend of decentralization
consciously
the
focus and a durable “sustainable mind-
towards a local level.
conferences, they can discuss their
set” should be commonplace. The
Ph.D. research and come into contact
visibility of your possibilities for other
At this time, a considerable number of
with
is
stakeholders will play a major role.
regional initiatives are unfolded in the
important
involve
Therefore, only cooperation can be the
Netherlands.
younger generations. For a lasting
Creating
and
coalitions
decentralized
This
is
an
excellent
students
are
involved.
potential to
At
employers. continuously
to
Dutch
It
innovation,
and
commercially
.
solution.
development, especially if this concerns
contribution
practical projects that are application
research and economic development,
Introduction by Roel Croes Co-founder
focussed and commercially interesting.
especially European and, more specific,
GreenICT Foundation
Given the scale, for the Netherlands is a
Dutch youth will probably be the most
Photos by Mark van den Brink for GreenICT
small country, one needs to take care
promising.
Foundation NRG Magazine edition 7 | 29
An Innovative Truth IV
Frits Verheij Director Smart Energy, DNV KEMA Energy & Sustainability “The trends I see in the energy sector seem to contradict each other. Locally, smart grids are coming up: we will have solar energy systems, smart lighting, washing machines and dishwashers in a neighborhood
communicating
with
each other to use energy in a cheap and efficient manner. Decentralization is a movement starting at the bottom and working its way to the top. You can see this in Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands: local businesses working on their level in the energy sector. Besides local we will expand globally. Nations will strengthen each other. South Europe will deliver more solar energy while Northern Europe will provide wind energy. The transition to renewable sources asks for cooperation. The dialog in Europe will have to grow and even better policies about the European network and the energy traffic have to come. The challenge is to fit this large scale movement within the small local initiatives and vice versa. How are we going to make sure that the end market, you and me, will follow the change that we have to make? I think that fossil fuels will disappear in the end. It will take a few decades, and I am sure that some might disagree with me, but the trend is that, for example, less oil is being used for the energy
supply.
Oil
is
becoming
increasingly difficult to produce and the costs are rising. Producers are investing more and more in gas instead of coals. We don’t put it aside yet, but we are investing more and more in other energy sources, especially in renewables.”
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“The challenge is to fit this large scale movement within the small local initiatives and vice versa.”
An Innovative Truth IV
Rens Knegt General Director, Netbeheer Nederland “The most important trend I see is the decentralized
insertion
of
gas
and
electricity. A logical consequence of this is that we, as network companies and operators have to make sure that the grids can handle this from a technical point of view. Electricity has to flow back and forth. Sometimes, I might have too much or too little power from my solar panels. The net has to facilitate and even store electricity for me. In the Netherlands there are over 400.000 cables for gas and electricity. That is ten times around the globe. New cables are smart, but it will take decades to replace all the old cables with ones with ICT functions. In Europe we strive towards an integrated energy market. Citizens are getting
involved
and
receive
more
responsibility over time. They are free to choose a supplier or to produce electricity themselves. The nets have to be connected with one another to facilitate this. The dialog between network companies and the government can improve. Grid operators have to install smart meters, but at home you only benefit from this when you have a device which shows you the results. We have to provide the meter, but, by law, we may not provide such a device. That is strange. In the Netherlands there is a junction between producer and supplier, which leads to an ongoing discussion about the role division. We are public businesses. Our investors are provinces and municipalities. We use public companies to achieve public goals. It is in a public interest to do so. We have to cooperate. Not as rivals but with a collective goal.”
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An Innovative Truth IV
The more we are able to spare, the more we will consume.�
“
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An Innovative Truth IV
Ton Backx
Gerard Beenker
Dean of Department of Electrical Engineering,
VP, Scientific Director, Central R&D/NXP External
Eindhoven UT
Relations, NXP Semiconductors
“Electrical energy is going to play an even more
“When you look at the concept of smart grids,
prominent role in the future supply of energy than
decentralized energy production and mutually
it does today due to its relatively high efficiency in
negotiating about prices, the following questions
conversion from and to other forms of energy.
arise: “What is actually the business model?”,
Most renewables can deliver their energy in the
“Who will get the control over it?” and “Who will
form of electrical power. The transition to
earn money with it?” These things aren’t
sustainable sources of energy is not just a matter of
completely clear yet. The discussion must still be
a new technological solution, but also has major
conducted.
societal impact. We have to rapidly reduce the global consumption of fossil energy. Coal, oil and
In the Netherlands there is a collective of
gas
in
companies, the Smart Energy Collective, that try
comparison to electricity. This explains why the
to apply ideas by experimentation with pilot
majority of our current energy supply still is in the
projects. On a small scale, all of this is simple and
form of coal, oil and gas.
amazing, but when you try to unroll this on a
have
relatively
high
energy
density
larger scale, it can be rather difficult. The The troubling thing is that the existing infrastructure
challenge will be to develop and standardize
isn’t prepared for a transition to electricity as main
solutions
source of energy. If you want to make a transition
decentralized and centralized energy generation.
to supply the majority of the energy in the form of
The concepts of micro-grid need further research.
electrical power the system has to change. The
The interaction between appliances and the grid
capacity of the electric grid has to expand. A
will
solution might be to convert electricity into clean
approaches need to be developed.
for
increase,
the
optimal
hence
new
integration
of
interoperability
synthetic fuels. This way the existing energy infrastructure can largely remain to be used
The biggest challenge for the Netherlands is to
without the undesired current emissions. A big
bring all the different disciplines together. Gas
trend is smart grids, the solution for reducing
and electricity, but also the entire industry around
fluctuations in energy demand. Smart grids help to
new innovative concepts. I look at it from a
spread the energy demand over time, ideal for a
product perspective. We lessen the energy use of
household situation. Smart grids solve the electricity
devices. The role of electricity increases as form of
storage challenge by enabling flattening of the
energy. Products get smarter and more efficient.
peaks and dips in demand.
The whole energy market is changing. But, at the same time, it leads us to a paradox: the more we
At Eindhoven University of Technology, I am responsible
for
the
process
of
are able to spare, the more we will consume.”
exchanging
knowledge with society. Technically there is a lot possible and in the coming decades much more will be developed, but society has to develop too. People have to learn to use energy differently. That is certainly something we have to get used to.”
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GPX
With GPX the consumer is in control For centuries, power has been sold to customers. Most of them are unaware of the fact that, of course, this power is being measured. With the introduction of the digital smart meter everything changes. Now, an end user can choose, based on all kinds of different features, what electricity he or she wants. The consumer is no longer passive, but becomes an active decider at the energy market. Egbert Bouwhuis Director and Owner of GPX
Egbert Bouwhuis, Director and Owner of GPX brought a
Schematic representation of how the GPX Certified
new idea to the market: a system that shows the origin of a
Energy System works:
certain amount of generated electrical energy, the green power exchanger. “GPX is an innovation for the consumption of green energy. Compare it to a bank account; both your consumption and your energy production are being showed to you.” The GPX is meant for the smart meters. It is a solid digital connection between production and consumption. Bouwhuis started his company, GPX in November 1999. The GPX meter system is robust, smart and intelligent. GPX enables firmware for smart meters to have energy origin meter data transferred in packets over an array of accounts, starting from the source meter and finishing in the final smart meter. This can be extended with an extra feature: a user defined expiration date from the smallest dynamic smart grid time unit to a maximum of one year. Power is not
The electricity grid is for the physical supply of anonymous power to a household. The
identifiable but energy is. The exchanger display can show
energy generated by the wind power and the energy consumed are both metered. The
the dynamics of the origin along with the used energy. The
two-way communication route is used for meter reading, firmware upgrades and
array is GPX certified.
(hopefully not) switching. With GPX the same can also be used to supply information about the origin of the energy to the consumer, to support any claim using or having
“Consumers, producers, grid operators, tax authorities, all
used from certain energy source. An issuing body administers the release of certificates,
parties will be happy with this system. It is a solid accounting
and makes sure the generator (e.g., wind farm) only provides the energy it says it does.
system that makes the energy production and consumption
Then it enables certificates to be transferred between market parties. Finally, energy
transparent. Energy banking supports local sustainable
providers use the certificates as evidence that the total has been consumed by all
initiatives like local energy production and smart exchange
accounts of the end consumers that use certified energy. Consumers may ask to
of energy between neighbours.” says Egbert Bouwhuis.
supply certified energy to their individual user account connected with their smart
.
meter. The (dynamic) energy banking system is provided by GPX, licenses are available. Contact: www.gpx.nl.
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Power to Gas for a smooth energy transition An integrated approach of the power and gas infrastructure enables an affordable and realistic transition towards a sustainable and reliable energy system. Conversion of power to gas can offer maximum flexibility to the power system in cases that demand and supply do not match and surpluses to be accommodated. DNV KEMA acknowledges the value of the gas infrastructure to facilitate flexibility and seasonal storage. Advantages of converting power to gas: ■ Flexibility in electricity accommodation ■ Seasonal storage of renewable energy to balance demand and supply ■ Direct storage in large quantities in Europe’s extended and robust gas infrastructure with a cycle time from days to months ■ Cost-effective energy transport over long distances ■ Decarbonization of gas infrastructure
www.dnvkema.com
Interxion
Interxion: Not just green, but sustainable in every way In 1998 Interxion started building its first datacenter in Amsterdam. Now, in 2012, Interxion has a total footprint of 31 data centres across Europe, of which six are in the Netherlands and the seventh is under construction. Managing director, Michel van den Assem tells: “Our great development was based on the enormous Internet growth of the time. In 2002, the market collapsed and we suffered from this. However it made us aware of our costs, and energy consumption is, of course, one of the biggest costs a datacenter can have.”
Interxion became energy efficient because
datacenter work day and night. You
of its survival mode. Van den Assem: “We
cannot experiment with them. To make
had to reduce the costs. We started
the
thinking how we could deal with the
Interxion converts chillers that make use of
energy flows in a different, smarter and
the outside temperature. There is a strict
more efficient way. This subject, nowadays,
segregation in the warm and cold flows
is very popular indeed, and made it to our
and they use variable fans.
cooling
as
efficient
as
possible,
agenda already in 2002.” Van den Assem: “It is important to keep Recently energy efficiency got a new label:
measuring your own energy flows. The
green. This label is used abundantly, but
power usage efficiency is not the only
Interxion believes that energy efficiency
thing that determines whether or not a
has to be an integrated part of its business.
datacenter is green. It also depends on the
Van den Assem: “We are energy efficient,
kind of energy that you use. The whole
not just from a green and marketing
chain has to be connected.”
perspective, but essentially from a financial perspective. We are very clear about that.”
One of the biggest challenges is not how to apply the new techniques, but also how
So, how does this translate to reality?
to keep an existing datacenter up to date.
“When we build a datacenter, we make
“We have to keep communicating with
use of the new techniques available”, Van
governments and keep looking at the
den Assem says. “For example, we make
possibilities and limitations. We have to
the cooling as efficient as possible. Imagine
keep looking at what we can do to be
a customer who places 500 servers in one
more energy efficient, and not just focus
of our datacenters. These units have a
on a target number”, says Van den Assem.
certain power, we cannot change anything
“We take our responsibility, not just to be
about that. However, the units also
green, but even more to be sustainable in
generate heat, and we can manage the
all areas.”
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Combined with
EnTranCe,
the Energy Transition Center A Hotspot of Applied Sciences for Businesses and Innovations
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ENERGY FOR LIFE
Energy Valley: European Region on Energy Excellence
Energy Valley is a pioneering energy cluster in the northern part of the Netherlands. Within these cluster companies, knowledge institutes and governments work closely together to generate innovative and sustainable energy solutions. This forms a strong economic engine, with large scale investments and many green jobs. Together with Germany and other countries around the North Sea the regional strongpoints are utilized to further strengthen the unique position as European region on energy excellence.
Innovation
Bio Energy
Green Gas
Green Gras roundabout
The Energy Valley region is the center of transport, storage, trade and knowledge of gas in northwestern Europe. This key position is utilized to balance fluctuating energy from sun and wind, and for large scale production and use of green gas from biomass.
Bio Energy
Wind Energy Adress: Laan Corpus den Hoorn 300 9728 JT Groningen The Netherlands Telephone: +31507890010 Decentralized Energy Systems
Website www.energyvalley.nl
The regional waste and agribusiness are frontrunners in new technologies for renewable energy from biomass. Not only in the field of biogas and green gas, but also for solid and liquid biofuels like biocoal, biomethanol and bio diesel.
Offshore Wind Energy
The unique position at the North Sea and on an intersection of the European power grid is used
ENERGY FOR BUSINESS
for the construction and maintenance of offshore wind parks in front of the coast of the Netherlands as well as Germany.
Decentralized Energy Systems
Experience is gained by practical application of decentralized energy from sun, water and heat in cities and industrial parks. This creates new opportunities for the manufacturing industry and installation companies in smart energy systems and infrastructure.
Research & Education
Companies and knowledge institutes have joined forces in the Energy Academy Europe and Energy College to stimulate market-driven energy research and to educate the new energy professionals of the future.
Energy as the driving force behind the Northern Dutch economy
Photography: Jan Heuff
Energy as the driving force
The Northern Netherlands is the single most important energy supplying region in the country. Energy companies have enjoyed a historically strong presence in the Northern Netherlands, and sector’s outlook for the coming decades is a positive one, with expected growth in jobs and related economic activity. The recently published “Energy Monitor” offers a valuable insight into energy sector developments, and provides both facts and figures related to the region’s energy outlook. Topics covered in the Energy Monitor - energy demand - fossil fuels and renewable energy - companies and job-creation - added value and investments The complete Energy Monitor is available online: http://www.energyvalley.nl/Energiemonitor_ Energy_Valley.pdf
About the Energy Monitor
The Energy Monitor is an initiative of Energy Valley and Regio Groningen Assen. Both the University of Groningen and EDIAAL, Energy Delta Institute’s (EDI) energy transition programme, have contributed to the monitor.
About EDIAAL
The EDIAAL project aims to gather, edit and make available independent knowledge on the role of gas in the transition to a low carbon economy. Within the framework of EDIAAL, EDI organises round table sessions and network meetings and makes relevant information on energy available to public and private market parties in the northern part of the Netherlands. For more information about EDIAAL or EDI, visit: www.energydelta.org
ENERGY FOR LIFE
Energy Education in the North: Flexibility and Innovation The Northern MBO-world (i.e., vocational training) is about to experience a large change. As part of the Energy Academy Europe, the Energy College will educate professionals in the technical sector for and together with the market. Behind the scenes, Director Gerben Saalmink and his team are working hard since the start of 2012.
What is the Energy College?
to have a flexible curriculum, in which
The northern partners of the TBI-Group
“The Energy College is a congregation
they can follow the courses and
(i.e., Wolter&Dros, Croon, Eekels and
of players in the energy sector, aimed
modules they want. At the end of their
ComfortPartners) are a good example
at training specialists at the MBO level.
training, in addition to the regular
of this collaboration. They employ over
ROCs and AOCs from the North
Energy College degree, students also
700 people who need to be re-trained;
collaborate with governments and
receive an Associate Degree, which
therefore, there are more internship
companies to train professionals based
gives them the opportunity to continue
positions available in these companies.
on their needs.”
studying at a higher level, the so-called
New initiatives, including initiatives
HBO.”
coming from private organizations,
How will the Energy College function?
can join in. However, obligations are attached to this; agreements are made
“The Energy College is not a physical
Are there any hotspots ready yet?
place. In their first year, MBO students
“Yes, there are five hotspots already
criteria exist for organizations wishing
will go through a number of basic
set-up. They are located at: TIC/
to cooperate with us.”
modules
considering
objectives,
and
solid
energy
and
FlexEhome Groningen, AOTs Emmen
they
can
and Delfzijl, Offshore Wind Delfijl,
The Energy College is formed by: ROC Friese Poort, Alfa
specialize in, for example, wind energy
Centre for Sustainability and Life
College, Noorderpoort College, AOC Friesland, AOC
or sustainable mobility. They can do
Sciences
this in so-called hotspots, which are
sector
transition.
concerning Afterwards,
The
energy
Groningen, Energy Academy Europe, Drenthe College,
rapidly,
partly
Friesland College, NAM, Drenthe, Fryslân, Groningen,
workplaces where companies, teachers
because of the transition towards
Noord-Holland Noord, VNO-NCW Noord and foundation
and students come together. Here,
renewable energy. This requires a
Energy Valley.
students get both theoretical and
different work force; new professionals
practice-oriented
are expected to have a more innovative
The Advisory Committee of the Energy College is formed
considerable attention for the latter.
approach.
by the directors of the Northern Schools, the Energy Valley
This educational setting enables us to
ultimate collaboration between the
exchange students and allows students
educational facilities and the industry.
education,
with
Leeuwarden. is
changing
The
hotspots
are
the
provinces, NAM and VNO-NCW Noord.
ENERGY FOR BUSINESS
Smart City Event
Smart City Event: Preparing
“A city can be defined smart when systematic information and communication technologies and resource-saving technologies are used to work towards a post fossil society, to reduce resource consumption, permanently enhance citizens’ quality of life and the competitiveness of local economy, thus improving the city’s sustainability.” (Source: Wiener Stadtwerke, 2011) In the context of the transition to sustainability, Smart Cities gain increasing importance, and events dedicated to them are highly relevant.
The second edition of the Smart City
population and carbon emissions and
that
Event
balance
related policies, to illuminating cities in
networks, smart people, and Smart
between current energy-related issues
an intelligent way by connecting street
Cities come together in smart regions
and feasible solutions. The central
lighting to the grid (Hans de Jong, CEO
(Robert
theme of the event was, naturally, the
Philips Benelux), to apps for smart cities
Klimaatverbond Nederland, Alderman
transition to Smart Cities in the context
(Ger
Innovation
municipality of Zaanstad). Also, the
of growing urban areas and increased
Motor) and Smart Grids for Smart Cities
necessity of the “greening” of harbours
carbon emissions. Energetic speakers
(Bert Heerbaart, Program Manager
was
and
new
Smart Grids, Alliander NV), the Smart
presentations (Jan Schreuder, Zaanstad
and
City Event had something for everyone.
e-harbours). The two-day event showed
had
an
interesting
challenging
technological ongoing
topics,
developments,
Smart
City
projects
Baron,
Amsterdam
from
its
smart
governments,
Linnekamp,
also
revealed
public
that
smart
Chairman
during
the
the
process
of
around Europe were all served on the
Overall, the first day of speeches and
transforming cities into Smart Cities has
Smart City Event menu.
discussions was quite full and engaging.
already been started in the Netherlands
It was clear that Smart Cities are a
(e.g., Amsterdam, Rotterdam), and in
From unravelling the steps towards a
necessity for the future, and that people
Europe (e.g., Vienna (Austria), Antwerp
potential
revolution
need to be educated to participate and
(Belgium), Genoa (Italy), Kalasatama in
(Jeremy Rifkin, Author of the New York
cooperate in the implementation of all
Helsinki
Times
Third
the processes that would eventually
Britain)). On the whole, cities face both
statistics
lead to such liveable urban areas. The
challenges and opportunities on their
about the increase in global urban
second day of the event emphasized
road to becoming Smart Cities. In this
new
industrial
bestselling
Industrial
book
Revolution)
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The
and
(Finland),
Bristol
(Great
Smart City Event
g for a sustainable future
respect, “growth, sustainability and
citizens. “We have to take responsibility
factories and share it with each other in
competition are key challenges and
for the whole life cycle, and new
a green electricity Internet, just like we
opportunities
governance and business models are
now generate and share information
needed in the process.” emphasized
online.”
for
cities”.
(Michella
Weverink, ABB).
Jacqueline Cramer. Why are Smart Cities important for the
Smart Cities’ implementation processes
future? Jacqueline Cramer, Director of
On a related topic, Jeremy Rifkin,
go beyond living areas and encompass
the
Utrecht
presented
a
Sustainability
Institute
keynote speaker at the Smart City Event
far more than efficiently quantifying
valid
to
this
remarked: “We are on the cusp of a
energy consumption or using renewable
question. Prof. dr. Cramer revealed that
answer
third industrial revolution, in which
energy. Smart Cities are a possible and
this transition to Smart Cities is necessary
Internet technologies and renewable
exciting future for the world, but they
to guarantee the quality of life in cities,
energies merge to create a powerful,
require joint and enduring efforts from
in the context of increased concentration
new energy infrastructure.”
governments, companies and citizens
Mr. Rifkin highlighted that a hopeful
.
changes toward Smart Cities need to be
future
the
For more information about
made
occurrence of the energy revolution:
the event and its speakers,
of the world population in urban regions.
She at
sustainable
also
mentioned
system regional
level,
that
meaning
development;
alike.
“In
the
for
Europe
coming
era,
includes millions
of
hence, cooperation is needed between
Europeans will produce their own green
clusters of companies, government and
energy in their homes, offices, and
please visit: www.smartcityevent.com
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Hanze University of Applied Sciences
Communicating about the Sustainable Society Last July, Marc Bolland, CEO of Marks &
importance of communication in the
communication practitioner, and has
Spencer, received the sixth annual
success of the transition to sustainable
been for years. European Universities
European Communication Award, in
energy.
are focused on creating new degrees,
recognition of the impact he has had as
sustainable society is a new focus in the
knowledge
a communicator over the past year, and
professional communication domain.
research in answer to the challenges of
for acknowledging the importance of
Indeed it represents a new field of study
environmental and climate change. In
professional
a
centres
addition
management level . He received the
discoveries, the implementation of new
perspective, another new and crucial
award not only for M&S’s multi-channel
technologies in society, the adjustment
perspective needs to be considered:
development and mobile innovation,
of human behaviour based on new
engagement.
but
views on consumerism.
sustainable solutions to climate change,
commitment
to
sustainability, making M&S the first major
retailer
European
in
individual attitudes and lifestyles is as crucial as public involvement in the
Mr.
wearing
among communication professionals in
democratic
M&S’s first fully sustainable suit and
42 countries, concludes that dealing
‘‘engagement’’ …it is taken to mean a
looking great! The award is a symbol of
with sustainable development is one of
personal state of connection with the
the times, recognizing the growing
the
issue of climate change, in contrast to
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The
changes
Communication
proudly
carbon
long-term
developing
Monitor[2], a yearly empirical survey
was
become
“In
organizational
neutral. During the award ceremony, Bolland
to
enabling
the
initiating
in its own right, combining scientific
his
to
and
top
for
at
about
[1]
also
communication
Communicating
major
issues
facing
the
process.
The
term
Hanze University of Applied Sciences
engagement solely as a process of
field of energy while working toward
commitment
public participation in policy making. A
the transition to a sustainable energy
recognize
state of engagement is understood
future . A master’s in renewable
importance of communication within
here
energy is a new degree offered by the
the transition to sustainable energy
Hanze UAS in this respect.
and the societal legitimacy of the
as
concurrently
comprising
cognitive, affective and behavioural
[3]
aspects. In other words, it is not enough
to
once
organization.
.
sustainability
and
and
the
for
all
for people to know about climate
The School of Communication & Media
change in order to be engaged; they
has incorporated the NRG Battle into
[1]
also need to care about it, be motivated
its
[2]
and able to take action. “1
Communication[4] curriculum, opening
Lorenzoni L. Nicholson-Coleb, S. Whitmarsh, S.
up undreamed possibilities for its
Barriers perceived to engaging with climate
Energy is a strategic focus of the Hanze
students, such as participating in the
change among the UK public and their policy
University
of
Applied
Sciences
in
Master
of
International
www.eacd-online.eu/news/119.php www.communicationmonitor.eu/
NRG Battle World Edition in Kuala
implications Global Environmental Change, 17
Groningen. With the establishment of
Lumpur.
(2007) 445-459, p. 446.
the Energy Academy Europe, Hanze
Communication and the Sustainable
[3]
www.energyacademy.org
UAS and the University of Groningen
Society
[4]
www.asterinternationalcommunication.eu
intend to provide education, conduct
communication
research and foster innovation in the
programme will enhance the school’s
The as
envisioned flagship domain
chair for for
in the the
Photography: Pepijn van den Broeke
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Back to the future
with
Michiel Boersma Ever wondered what moments in life changed the view of those we look up to? Michiel Boersma looks back at moments in his life that changed his views and visions, moments in his childhood, study and start of his professional career. He goes back to the future‌ 46 | NRG Magazine edition 7
W
hen I was twelve, maybe thirteen, I often visited the pharmacy. Back in the days they still had those pretty brown jars. I spent my allowance on sodium, potassium, salt and
Bio.
copper sulphate. I enjoyed playing with them and, of course, it went wrong at times. I was caught by chemistry. I studied chemistry in Eindhoven. When I graduated, I discovered the world wasn’t waiting for an organic chemist. There was more need for chemical engineers, so I retrained myself. I never consciously chose the energy sector for a career. I studied, I entered my final year and got an internship in the US, and, at one point, I was looking for a job. At that moment, the big companies were Unilever, Staatsmijnen, Shell and Philips. I ended up at Shell. I wanted to work on a large scale industrial laboratory and Shell gave you every opportunity: catalysis, physical and chemical technology. Shell was known as one of the best in the world. You wanted to work there. You wanted to be a part of it. At a large company you can steer your career a little bit, but most of it just happens to you.
“When I graduated, I discovered the world wasn’t waiting for an organic chemist.” In that time, 1970, Shell was working with gas, oil and coal. To me it wasn’t the energy sector, but just an industrial laboratory. I worked at a refinery and saw chemistry put into practice. Oil was in abundance, but the limits of growth were already appearing. We went to think about it differently. A few years later the CO2 problems became known.
Michiel Boersma (1947) has worked with Royal Dutch Shell for the main part of his career. From 2003 to 2009 he was CEO of Essent. He is a.o., Chairman of the Supervisory Board of ProRail and the Telegraaf Media
Did all of that change my view on the energy sector? Yes, to the extent
Group and member of the Supervisory
that now we know that oil and coal are limited, but we still need them
Board of Post NL. Currently Boersma is the
for many more years. Gas is the transition fuel. It has to bring us to sun,
Chaiman of the Dutch Innovation Topsector
wind, bio mass and more. We have to work hard in order to help develop
Energy. He is married and has three kids.
this world which keeps demanding more energy to a world based on renewables. Currently I am the Chairman of the Dutch Innovation Topsector Energy.
Tip for Talent.
It’s about advising the minister to allocate funds to knowledge
Give yourself the opportunity to see
institutions and to the industry. In recent years, every minister has
results. Do not aspire every two years to
.
pursued his or her own policy in the Netherlands. We don’t have a long term vision and there is no policy consistency at all. I hope the TopSector Energy will be so successful that the new minister will continue the Top Sector Innovation policy. If that happens, we have done a good job.
do something else. Some young people are very busy with their career plans, but you cannot plan. You can grab a chance, maybe steer it a little, and the rest goes the way it goes.
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NRG Battle - World Edition
Olympics of Gas The NRG Battle Talents were the stars of the show The NRG Battle World Edition is an initiative of TTA World and was held during the Olympics of Gas, at the World Gas Conference. More than 13.000 energy professionals from all over the world came together at this conference. It was the first time in the history of the IGU that a Youth Programme was organized. Will generation Y secure the Energy supply?
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NRG Battle - World Edition
“
The NRG Battle empowers creative minds and opportunistic ideas to challenge our world and make it a better place.� Maryna Burushkina - NRG Blogger
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NRG Battle - World Edition
MEET! When I disembarked from the plane at the Kuala Lumpur airport and was confronted, on the walkway to the arrival lounge, by a line of waiting girls, smiling their wide bright smile, I thought that it was perhaps the warmest welcome I had ever received in any country I have had the privilege to visit. At the door, I passed another set of doormen, who gave me the same bright and
Battle crew form KL with
affective smile – a trademark smile I was beginning to associate with Malaysia.
Regards, Ovo Adagha
.............. Ovo @ KL
The NRG Battle started with a cultural briefing Mohammed Nazeer: “I learned that Dutch people are very tall… the tallest I talked to stands at 2.10m! WOW! There are only about 300,000 Icelanders in the world, and I got to meet one very brainy
Flavio: Let me hit the gong!
and sophisticated Icelandic lady. My
“Yesterday we won the Facebook TTA poll and the team picked me to hit the gong for the official opening. I have to confess hitting the gong was an old dream of mine. It will surely be a day to remember for the rest of my life.” Flavio Oliveira, Shell team 3
team consists of 4 different nationalities: Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and China. We proved that we can work together harmoniously and innovate! Friendships come in all sizes and
M alaysian women playing the ga melan
colours; it’s the beauty of diversity!”
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FACT to During the NRG Battle week we were able in reach over 42.000 young people interested the energy sector and the battle. The NRG Battle became a window to the world of energy!
Getting into the local attire
NRG BattleThe - World RoadEdition to KL
COMPETE & INNOVATE! The pre-finals of the NRG Battle – World Edition 2012 were exciting and tense. The teams presented great innovative ideas and blew the jury away. Four teams went to the finals on the main stage of the World Gas Conference 2012. Preparing, rehearsing and getting ready to do the elevator pitch. LET’S BATTLE!!!
“Without the technical and creative brains of youth we have a major problem for the future”
Let’s Battle!!
Brian Buckley, CEO Oman LNG
Cracking the ca
se!
I am desperate to win the battle, to give honour and pride to ourselves being an efficient team, to the sponsors, and our respective countries. Let’s pray together for our victory.
Regards, Mohammed Nazeer s Pitching at the preliminarie
“It is clear that the gas sector needs to change, we need innovation and when you talk innovation you talk about young talent that has the courage to change things, that is something we see and embrace here at the NRG Battle”
The Jury!
Dick Benschop, President Director Shell Netherlands
Still Battling! www.facebook.com/nrgbattle
Dick Benschop with Filipe Mota Silva
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NRG Battle - World Edition
WIN!
Pitching with
I had the privilege to watch the NRG
generation! The path of the NRG
Battle
the
Battle – World Edition has just
Pleanry Theater. The theater was
begun. I have full confidence that
unprecedentedly packed! I attended
the battle will continue its legacy at
several WGC main sessions, and I
the 26th WGC in 2015. Also, I believe
would safely say that the NRG Battle
that the career paths of the battle
Final is one of the most popular. Not
participants have just begun: just
just the number of corporate leaders
see the amount of limelight they
showing up, but also the exu-
received! Standing on the stage of
berant youthful spirit that almost
such a prestigious event is bound to
turned the Final into a carnival. We
be life changing.
Final
live
in
were not just here to watch a competition;
we
were
here
Regards, Kristin Xueqin Wu
to
celebrate the creativity of the future
Meet the winners: Alliander! Do you believe in the Biogas dream?
team realized that this is not a
The jury as well as 31,9% of all voters
technical issue, but a financial and
did! Our victory in the NRG battle
specifically a social issue. That
caused a buzz, in Kuala Lumpur as
moment, we decided to throw all our
well as in our company. People
ideas and plans in the rubbish bin and
wanted to hear everything about our
to start from scratch. We came up
achievements and adventures in Asia.
with Crowd Funding to finance biogas projects. Apparently a very appealing
Our case was about biogas. Biomass is
idea to the public of the World Gas
available all over the world and can
Conference! With this crowd funding
be used to produce biogas. This
idea, our team spirit and motivational
biogas can be made environmentally
talks of people around us we made
friendly and sustainable. However,
our dream come true and won the
currently it is not produced on a big
NRG battle!
scale. As a team we spent days and
All in all, it was a great experience to
days thinking about how we can turn
be in Kuala Lumpur, enjoy the
biogas into a popular energy source.
conference, culture and parties, meet
Just 24 hours before the pre-finals our
all the great participants of the NRG
Winners NRG Batt le - World Edition
2012
WORLD!! Team Alliander, SAVE THE I learned that Cows are very cute, especially if they produce gas.Wooden shoes bring you luck. I got a pair (key chain) from Team Alliander! Bedankt allemaal! Terima Kasih! Thank you! Let’s meet up again, innovate and SAVE THE WORLD!
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… and PARTY! It was an outstanding experience, since we had the chance to experience more about the culture of Malaysia through delicious dishes, awesome dancing performances and an incredible band
... posing with the street artist
playing. Everything happened at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers, one of the symbols of Kuala Lumpur. It was a priceless experience, which introduced us to this culture and its behaviors in a very high-level experience.
Celebrating the end a wonderful week of Petronas Twin Towers
Music & Light F estival
… And of course we couldn’t miss the Kuala Lumpur International Lights & Music Festival which was organized nearby the stunning Petronas Twin Towers. A festival full of great music and unbelievable lights effects – definitely worth going!
Beautiful Lig
ht effects
Regards, César Wedemann
M alaysian traditions were well respresented www.facebook.com/nrgbattle
It was a gre at party
a The band with
local sound
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Vision of the Jury
of The VIPs during the NRG Battle are of course the jury members. Their vision about a good pitch is crucial as they will select the finalists of the NRG Battle. At the preliminary round in May, the NRG Battle Jury was an impressive array of proffesionals: Bernard Fortuyn, CEO Sector Energy at Siemens; Jeroen Rijnhart, Director Water & Energy at Grontmij; Pieter Romer, Executive Director Operations at Alliander; Anton Broenink, Chief Operating Officer at Gasterra; Hester Bijl, Head of the Delft Energy Initiative and Henk Bak, Manager Corporate Development E.ON.
Pieter Romer: “Talent is the future. It is
Everyone has an opinion on these
Bijl adds: “We heard some innovative
very simple. The challenges we have in
topics, but I am convinced that these
pitches and good solutions. Some
energy land are tremendous. It is a
students have brilliant new ideas.”
teams already came up with analyses.
complex challenge for the whole
We’re facing a mayor challenge and
industry and for the community to
Female population
we need these talents to provide us
come to certain solutions that support
Anton Broenink: “There is a lot of
with solutions. Not only technical, but
our society with enough energy in a
talent here today. I am impressed by
also
sustainable way. Jeroen Rijnhart adds:
the variety and diversity of the team
Bernard Fortuijn: “There is a constant
“I am quite optimistic about what I’ve
members. Also, the female population
battle for young, well-educated talent.
seen so far. Today I see the students
is picking up, quite a difference
We like to get in touch with these
working on real cases that matter.
compared to my student days.” Hester
talents, we like to work with them and
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financial
and
sociological.”
Vision of the Jury
From left to right: Jeroen Rijnhart, Hester Bijl, Bernard Fortuyn, Pieter Romer, Anton Broenink and Henk Bak. we, eventually, might ask them to
improve, show initiative.” Bernard
engineers together, I have no doubt
work for us. We have had some good
Fortuyn: “I think the future is absolutely
that there will be a lot of talent. The
contacts and already found interns at
determined by what these young
energy sector is not very different from
the NRG Battle.”
bright students discover, develop and
other sectors. The new developments
create for us.” Pieter Romer: “In
take a lot to achieve something, as in
Volunteer
general, we’re looking for three things:
any other industry we need people to
Anton Broenink: “One of the things I
Novelty
and
take the lead in innovation.” Broenink:
like about the NRG Battle that you
Feasibility (Is it doable in a few years?
“The jury deliberation was difficult, as
have to volunteer yourself. That is one
and Is it realistic?) We also like to see a
always. There were very good pitches
of the key elements of talent. You
new
and good ideas. I think we have the
want to put yourself out there,
techniques.” Henk Bak: “So many
(Is
it
innovative?)
combination
of
known
right winner.”
.
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Talents in the Spotlight
in the Only once in a blue moon we meet top talents. Not only in their studies they are achievers, they also have a unique personality and bring added value to your company. In every battle we choose four top talents with uncommon combinations of talents. Take the Strategic Talent, both efficient and creative, a very unique blend in one person, so rare and worth meeting. You cannot see this in a resume or appearance, that’s why we use the Big Five personality test. We think these four are real top talents! Read their stories on the next pages. For more information about the way we test Talent, contact Geertje Dam, redactie@nrgmagazine.nl.
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Talents in the Spotlight TTA World
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Talents in the Spotlight
I strongly believe that everything is possible Esther Eggink, Team Siemens Bachelor Innovation Management in Utrecht
Entrepreneurial Talent Esther Eggink is an inspiring entrepreneurial talent. She is result driven, innovative and team-orientated. This makes her a fit for a good leader. She started her studies with a bachelor Innovation Management including an exchange programme at the Oklahoma University. Currently, she studies the master Energy Science at Utrecht University. “I am energetic, ambitious and always looking for a challenge.” “I did my bachelor Innovation Management in Utrecht where I took an energy track. That is where I first started looking at the energy sector as green and innovative instead of grey and boring.” Esther is a very energetic person. She is ambitious and venturous. “I believe everything is possible. I am dedicated to awake the world. Stop talking, start innovating. Speed-up the transition towards renewable energy. In my study Energy Science at Utrecht University, I studied the solutions for the energy problems, and, in my full-time board year of AIESEC, I learned how to use the people around me to implement them.” According to Esther the biggest challenge for the energy sector is the dialog between the government, the sector and the citizens. “At the moment we have the technology, but we don’t communicate. We all want to be sustainable, but the funny thing is that it’s not happening, yet. Companies have the money, the government has the guidelines and the utility companies have to provide. These parties are not being brought together. We need people who are willing to take the initiative, who have a passion for this dialog.” People like Esther.
“
At the moment we have the technology, but we don’t communicate.
”
Esther sees herself as the connecting part. “I took part in the NRG Battle – World Edition in Kuala Lumpur. I noticed that my role in the team was to connect the dots. When you keep everything to yourself, you cannot innovate.” In the European Battle she was part of Team Siemens. “Our case was to design a mobile charging unit for electric cars. We designed one which uses only renewable energy and can be used as marketing tool as well.”
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Energy sector as a platform for human development Beatriz Fernandez, Team Siemens Master Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development in Cambridge
Leadership Talent Beatriz Fernandez obtained her Chemical Engineering degree from Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (Tec de Monterrey), in Mexico. At the moment she pursues her master degree in Philosophy in Engineering for Sustainable Development at the University of Cambridge. Beatriz is a leadership talent which means she is result driven and has passion for the team. “I am an outgoing person and persistent when accomplishing my goals and projects.” “My first contact with the energy sector was in 2007 while doing a student internship for the Energy Department of Cemex (Mexican Cement Company in Switzerland.” After this enriching experience and once graduated from university, Beatriz had the opportunity to work for almost three years in Texas, USA for one of the largest engineering design firms. “I was involved in developing projects in oil and gas companies. This made me aware of the challenges that we will face in the near future and the need to be prepared to tackle them.” “The energy sector represents a platform for human development. This sector will face the question of how to approach the global challenges from a holistic point of view; where economic impacts are not anymore the only drivers, but also the social and environmental aspects must be considered. The hard part of innovating is the fear to leave our comfort zone to explore new areas that may or may not lead us to better scenarios. However, we are encouraged by our dreams and the will to be ambitious in a positive way.” Beatriz joined the NRG Battle for Team Siemens. “My team designed a charging mobile unit that generates its own power with hydrogen fuel cells. The competition was an amazing experience. The NRG Battle is a great forum to expose students to apply their knowledge and experience into real projects. We have had the chance to learn about this sector in our universities, but getting hands on it is wonderful.”
encouraged “byWeouraredreams and the will to be ambitious in a positive way.
”
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Controlling the system rather than sabotaging it Kendall Esmeijer, Team Alliander Master Energy Science in Utrecht
Multi-Talent Kendall Esmeijer finished his bachelor Innovation Management in 2011. For his studies he traveled to South Korea where he followed a minor in Business Administration. Now, he enters his second year in the master Energy Science at Utrecht University. Kendall is a multi-talent. He is result driven, efficient, innovative and team-orientated. “I am always looking for new adventures, new things to learn.” “To me the energy sector is intriguing. People often have no idea how much energy they consume. There would be complete chaos if there wouldn’t be any more energy in this world. Within this sector you can have a huge impact on society, of course if you make good policy.” Kendall is an ambitious person. “For now I’m more interested to research the technology. I see myself in a policy making and/or management position.” Kendall attended the NRG Battle with Team Alliander. “Our case was to make houses fit for decentralized energy production and storage. We came up with a creative power to gas solution: to store the energy in balloons above your house.” Kendall’s team impressed the jury with their fun and innovative twist and are headed to the finals at the end of November. “Our group has students from different disciplines. This way we had a great mix of expertise and we all could benefit from this. Power to Gas is a great concept, but there are limitations as well. It was a challenge for us to come up with our solution.” “The future of energy to me is promising because the demand will increase anyway. For society however it will be an expensive future. I
“
I see myself in a policy making and/or management position.
think because of the challenges and the rising costs people will think more about their energy consumption and I hope there will be more
”
competition at the labor market.” Kendall has always cared for the environment. “It’s very important that we are heading to a greener world. However I can’t stand that trees hugging behaviour. You cannot walk away from costs, policies, and so on. We need to control the system rather than sabotaging it.”
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Jack of all trades and master of some Tarunjot Singh, Team GasTerra Master Material Science in Munich
Multi-Talent Tarunjot Singh is a master student in Material Science in Munich, Germany, currently pursuing his master’s thesis to develop “Low Work Function Emitter Materials”. After completing his bachelor degree in Metallurgical Engineering in 2007 he worked as graduate engineer at a steel plant. Tarunjot is a multi-talent. He is team-orientated, innovative, result-driven and efficient. Working with him is an inspiration. “I like to consider myself a jack of all trades and a master of some.” “Over the years, my projects as an undergraduate engineer or now as a Master’s student have been involved in developing new materials. The objective at the end has always been to develop a material for a more energy efficient vehicle, for Energy (Hydrogen) storage purposes or for the reactor walls and so on. Even while working as a Business Analyst and conducting secondary research into various industries, the energy sector was always something that caught my interest owing to the challenges involved and the quest for making a more sustainable future.” Tarunjot looks at a promising future, not only for himself but also for the sector. “The extensive research going on in the field of renewables, efficient energy storage, smart grids and so on is promising and is bound to change the future of energy in a better way.” He competed at the NRG Battle in team Gasterra. Their case dealt with how biogas can be a part of the global solution and EU CO2-reduction goals. “Our solution was to switch to alternate biomass resources, using the existing infrastructure at the same time and minimizing the transportation costs and emissions as well.” One of the key elements of the NRG Battle is innovation. Tarunjot and his team made it to the finals because their idea was truly innovative. “I feel that no “How to” book or course for innovation actually helps to innovate. Innovation lies within and one can explore it by being observant, open-
Innovation is about “connecting the dots.”
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The Winner is
The Winner is On May 25th, fifteen teams battled once again to enter the finals of the NRG Battle 2012. The second preliminary round took place at the Delft University of Technology. From early in the morning, the teams worked on innovative cases and thought of the most creative solutions. To top it off, Siemens brought two of their electric BMWs which the talents could take for a ride during the breaks. Meet the finalists and
inary round 2: The winners of the prelim Tea m TenneT
the winner of the day: Team TenneT with their case about utilizing the North Sea’s wind potential.
The North Sea’s wind potential
power in the North Sea. It is envisaged
distributed and stored via existing
that besides an offshore grid, an
infrastructures.
The North Sea is an attractive area for
overlay network must be developed
the extraction of wind energy. Its
onshore. This would require hundreds
Mobile charging units
potential is estimated at 200 GW,
of billions worth of investments in new
“Imagine you’re a judge at the NRG
enough to meet one fifth of the
lines, on a continent where ‘regular’
Battle. You’re driving your electric car
European peak demand for electricity
grid
create
to the battle ground where you want
in 2050. Large offshore wind farms in
complicated spatial planning problems.
to recharge your car battery.” This was
the North Sea are, therefore, seen as
Team TenneT had the challenge to
the beginning of the pitch of Team
an important factor for a sustainable
define a consistent approach that leads
Siemens. Their challenge was to design
energy system in Europe and an ideal
to the realization of an infrastructure
a plan for a mobile charging unit that
case for the NRG Battle. Wind energy
capable of utilizing the North Sea’s
provides its own energy, or at least uses
production is intermittent and doesn’t
wind potential.
renewable energy and can be employed
investments
already
at event sites. Jan Langedijk, case
always match consumption patterns in the North Sea countries. To fully utilize
Team TenneT found their solution in
instructor from Siemens: “A mobile
its potential, it is key to transport the
Formic Acid, the fuel of the future. It is
charging unit for about five electric
generated electricity to places where it
generated from water, carbon dioxide
vehicles is required at an event in a
is needed or can be stored in large
and electricity and has an efficiency
place where there is no network
quantities (Alps and Scandinavia).
rate of 90%. Moreover, it is applicable
infrastructure available for recharging
in fuel cells. The infrastructure would
electric vehicles. We wanted them to
The present infrastructure is unable to
be as follows: offshore production of
design everything, from the output
accommodate the bulk power flows
electrical energy will be converted
required to the artistic design of the
created by the concentration of wind
onshore into formic acid which is then
charging unit.”
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The Winner is
The five cars had to be charged within four hours to 80% charging status for a vehicle as one of the BMW ActiveE, which has a battery of 30 kWh. Team Siemens came up with a design which uses different forms of energy.
Switching to alternate biomass resources Team Gasterra came up with a strategy based on biogas can be part of the global solution and EU CO2 reduction goals. Biogas still has a very small part in the total energy mix. Biogas that has been purified to natural gas qualities, so-called ‘green gas’, is ready to be put in the natural gas pipeline grid. However, the production still faces several challenges, like transportation of biomass to the biogas plant, availability of agricultural
Tea m E.ON
farmland, level of production costs, competition with world food supply, to name a few. Team member Tarunjot Singh: “Our solution was to switch to alternate biomass resources, using the existing infrastructure at the same time and minimizing the transportation costs and emissions as well. The idea was good, but the biggest challenge for us at the NRG Battle was to present the case in three minutes.”
Carbon Bank The Emission Trading System (ETS) is the corner stone of the EU’s climate policy and the Union’s key tool for reducing carbon emissions. However, the current ETS price and forecasts however seem to miss their goal, partly
Tea m Alliander
because governments take different approaches for achieving these same goals. Among these approaches there are all kinds of supply incentives and specific regulations. The big challenge for team E.ON was: “How can the ETS gain importance and achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions, with government policies (e.g., subsidies) that aim to reach the same goal, while undermining the ETS system?” They were looking for a solution to reinforce the current ETS system which would stimulate innovative, decarbonizing and sustainable technologies in the power sector, and of course above all, reduce carbon emissions. Team E.ON was looking for a solution to reinforce the current ETS system which would stimulate innovative, de-carbonizing and sustainable technologies in the power sector. They solved the problem by creating the Carbon Bank. This acts as an
Tea m Siemens
intermediary to keep prices within set boundaries by introducing a price floor and ceiling.
Balloons on top of the roof Despite the growing awareness of the negative consequences of energy consumption, the Dutch electricity requirements are growing. For Alliander this means more electricity transport through their networks. An alternative way to cope with this growing demand is to make houses increasingly electricity selfsufficient: houses with solar panels, a battery package and a small 6A connection
.
to the electricity network. Team member Kendall Esmeijer: “The biggest problem was the storage. We came up with a creative ‘power to gas’ solution, to store the extra energy in balloons on top of the roof.” A true innovative concept that we
Team GasTerra
will certainly hear more of at the NRG Battle finals on November 20th. For the official team photos and other photos please access: www.nrgbattle.nl.
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Offshore Energy Conference
Offshore Energy Conference: Meeting people, sharing knowledge On October 23rd and 24th the fifth edition of Offshore Energy & Conference 2012 (OE12) will take place at the Amsterdam RAI. Around 400 exhibitors and over 6,500 visitors are expected at the twoday event organized by OE12. Next to the exhibition, the fifth edition of Offshore Energy also offers an extensive technical program
covering
key
topics
and
solutions for the offshore community. This year’s highlights: the role of the maturing North Sea, developments in offshore wind, wave and tidal energy and frontier E&P activities. The technical program consists of
One of the six ticketed sessions of
Gorgon
ticketed sessions and free attendance
Offshore Energy addresses the role of
Jumbo was awarded a contract for its
side events, and tailored sessions
the maturing North Sea. The potential
HLV Jubilee to work in Australia’s
organized by supply chain companies.
of new discoveries and the latest
Barrow Island Area in the summer of
For the second time, Offshore Energy
solutions to extend the operational life
2012. Jumbo shipped 25 concrete
hosts
Seminar
of oil and gas fields will be discussed in
caissons used in building a Heavy Lift
organized in cooperation with the
the sessions. Ante Frens, Asset Manager
Offloading Quayside for end client
Association of Dutch Suppliers in the
Offshore with NAM will chair the
Chevron’s LNG plant, which will be
Oil and Gas Industry IRO and Aberdeen-
session and introduce the main topics.
constructed on the island.
based Decom North Sea. Another
Statoil has been invited to present an
returning event is a meeting of the
update on the Johan Sverdrup project.
Drilling and Wells Cluster. Initiated by
The discovery of this oil field west of
the Netherlands Oil and Gas Exploration
Stavanger confirms that the role of the
and Production Association, the Cluster
North Sea is far from over.
a
meeting
Decommissioning
brings
together
drilling
professionals from both operators and
Jumbo Offshore’s Jack Spaan, Manager
contractors. Confirmed contributions
Projects is also among the confirmed
come from Wintershall and SWIFT
speakers. Mr. Spaan will provide insight
drilling.
into
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Jumbo’s
work
for
Chevron’s
project
in
West-Australia.
.
Please visit www.offshore-energy.biz for the exhibitor list, the conference program and speaker list, and to register for the exhibition and / or conference.
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