World Chemical Forum
Join DNV’s expert Jan Hagen Andersen as he shares his knowledge and insights on the following panel discussion.
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Session Details
The Future of Energy Markets: Evolving at a New Pace
Wednesday, 11 September 2024 | 11:00 a.m. CDT
Panel Discussion: Waterborne Shipping & Shift Away From Traditional Fuel
Of all the forms of transportation, shipping is the most critical for the overseas movement of goods. We explore the most likely adoption of alternative fuels, such as methanol or ammonia; then, we discuss the challenges for the increased penetration of these alternative fuels.
Jan Hagen Andersen - BIO
Mr. Andersen has over 30 years of experience in the maritime industry with a broad technical knowledge and business development understanding. After graduating from engineering college in Norway, he completed a Bachelor and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington. He then joined Trans Marine Propulsion Systems, Inc. in 1991, a marine engineering and service company in Seattle with a focus on marine propulsion and ship machinery systems.
In 2005, he joined DNV in Norway in the Machinery Section of Maritime Technical Advisory. The advisory group in DNV provides consultancy and non-class support services to ship owners, shipyards, manufacturers, designers, and other stakeholders. In 2010 he moved to DNV Maritime in Houston, Texas and is currently in Business Development and the Regional Director for Maritime Decarbonization. The role focus on maritime energy transition, energy efficiency, environmental compliance, and supporting maritime clients. He has been engaged with several projects and studies on alternative fuels and new technologies for ships and offshore units. He is a member of the SNAME M-16 Panel on Propulsion Shafting and is on the North America Marine Environmental Protection Association (NAMEPA) Board of Directors.