ECOnnect Energy

Phew, what a year! 🚀 2024 kept us busy with milestones that pushed boundaries and brought us closer to a more sustainable energy future. From achieving First Gas in Mexico 🇲🇽 to advancing LNG infrastructure in Germany 🇩🇪, we’ve been at the forefront of innovation. 👉 Swipe through to see the highlights month by month. It’s been a packed calendar, and we couldn’t have done it without the dedication of our team and partners. Curious for more? Head to our website for the full wrap-up: https://lnkd.in/dHgu_9_2

🏆 Did you hear? ECOnnect Energy was nominated for the World Energy Transition Award 2024 at the World LNG Summit & Awards! Last week, our CEO, Morten A. Christophersen, and COO, Kjetil Sjølie Strand, joined industry leaders at the event in Berlin. We’re proud to have been nominated for our work in enabling sustainable energy infrastructure and congratulate SEA-LNG on winning the award for their impactful advocacy of LNG as a transition fuel—it’s an honor to be in such distinguished company. Another highlight was celebrating DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH, who won the Outstanding Contribution Award 2024 for the Wilhelmshaven project—state-of-the-art LNG import and regasification terminals 🇩🇪 ECOnnect Energy plays a key role in this milestone with our solutions, enabling efficient LNG imports while protecting the seabed. The summit underscored how innovation and collaboration are shaping the energy transition. We’re proud to contribute and to stand alongside such strong initiatives pushing the industry forward. #LNG #EnergyTransition #Innovation #Wilhelmshaven #IQuay

We’re thrilled to celebrate DET Deutsche Energy Terminal GmbH, who won the World LNG Award at World LNG Summit & Awards for Outstanding Contribution 2024 for the Wilhelmshaven project! This award recognizes the exceptional effort behind establishing Germany’s first LNG import terminal. As a proud partner, ECOnnect Energy contributed to this milestone with our ready-to-use IQuay solution for LNG imports to Wilhelmshaven. A huge congratulations to DET and all the collaborators who made this possible. This is a shared success, paving the way for a more secure and sustainable energy future! #LNG #EnergyInnovation #Collaboration

Last week, the ECOnnect Energy team came together for our annual Christmas party, and it was a night to remember 🎄 We celebrated at The Mini Bottle Gallery, a truly unique venue featuring the world’s largest collection of miniature bottles displayed in 50 creative installations. The fantastic food was provided by their neighbor, Restaurant Statholdergaarden, and it was nothing short of amazing. This was more than just a party—it was an opportunity to reflect on 2024 and celebrate the collective efforts of our team. Every person at ECOnnect has contributed to making clean energy accessible to more people 🌍 Taking a moment to pause, connect, and appreciate these achievements is essential as we prepare for an exciting 2025. Thank you to everyone who joined us for the celebration, and a special shout-out to Wenke and Hanne for arranging such a wonderful evening! ✨

🌍 Heading to the World LNG Summit & Awards next week? Don’t miss the chance to connect with Morten A. Christophersen and Kjetil Sjølie Strand in Berlin. ECOnnect Energy specializes in innovative jetty-free transfer solutions that enable fast-track energy infrastructure without disturbing the seabed. If you're interested in discussing LNG’s role in energy security and decarbonization—or just curious about how we’re redefining marine energy infrastructure—they’d love to meet you. Feel free to reach out to them directly or message us here to schedule a meeting. Let’s shape the future of energy together! 🚢💡

➡️ In 2017, we teamed up with Naturgy to redefine LNG transfer efficiency at the Herøya terminal. With our patented IQuay™ system, we achieved first gas within 9 months, setting new benchmarks for speed, safety, and environmental impact. Curious about how we made it happen? 💬Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/dtqxca7K #IQuay #LNG #transfer #SDGgoals

🎉 We’re thrilled to share that ECOnnect Energy has been named one of Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50 companies for 2024! The Fast 50 celebrates Norway’s fastest-growing tech companies, recognizing those that have demonstrated remarkable revenue growth and innovative use of technology. What does it take to make the list? ✔️ Four years of operation with steady financial growth ✔️ Turnover of at least NOK 10 million in the last audited year ✔️ Norwegian headquarters ✔️ Organic growth—no mergers or acquisitions ✔️ Developing or using technology in innovative ways At ECOnnect, we meet these criteria while driving sustainable innovation in energy infrastructure. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our team and the trust of our clients, who inspire us to push boundaries every day. A huge congratulations to all the companies on this year’s list—and especially to the top 3 – Nordic Booster, ABEL and Pixii AS! We’re proud to stand alongside you in shaping Norway’s tech landscape. Here’s to continued growth, innovation, and creating a more sustainable future together! 🌍💡 #TechnologyFast50 #Innovation #Growth #Sustainability #EnergyTransition

Meet Jikun YOU, our Marine Analysis Manager 🌊 Jikun joined ECOnnect Energy in 2018, bringing with him extensive experience from the oil and gas industry. Motivated by a commitment to focusing on innovation and the green energy transition, he made the shift to ECOnnect to work on developing new concepts for a more sustainable future. – I transitioned from the oil industry to ECOnnect because I wanted to focus on new concept development and contribute to the green energy transition, Jikun shares. He brings a strong technical foundation in marine analysis and engineering, developed over years of experience in the oil and gas sector. Today, he applies this expertise to drive innovation at ECOnnect. When he’s not solving complex marine challenges, Jikun enjoys reconnecting with nature 🌿 – In my spare time, I like hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter, he says. We’re happy to have Jikun on our team, combining his expertise and passion for sustainability to drive ECOnnect’s mission forward! 

🦃 This Thanksgiving morning, we gathered for something a little different—coffee, fresh rolls, and a conversation about sustainability. Our Head of Sustainability and Compliance, Danielle Murphy Cannella, teamed up with Kristine Skare from Deloitte to guide us through the journey of sustainability reporting. They tackled the acronyms, explained the legal framework, and shared insights on how to work with double materiality. Why does it matter? Because building a sustainable future isn’t just a legal requirement—it’s part of how we add value for clients, stand out to investors, and attract the right people to join our team. And because we also value team culture, Wenke made sure we celebrated Thanksgiving properly—with coffee and rolls, including turkey for those feeling festive 🦃 

Big congratulations to Zander Venter from NINA - Norsk institutt for naturforskning and the journalist team at Norsk rikskringkasting (NRK) on winning the Research Council of Norway’s Norges forskningsråd 2024 Innovation Award! 🎉 Even though we didn’t win, just being named finalists alongside forward-thinking companies like 1X Technologies, ABEL Technology, Maritime Robotics AS, and the award winners feels like a win in itself! It’s a huge honor to be recognized for our work in sustainable energy innovation, and this nomination is a real testament to the incredible efforts of our team. Thank you to the Research Council of Norway for celebrating innovation across industries—and a big thanks to our amazing team for always pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We’re feeling inspired and excited for what’s next. Stay tuned—there’s a lot more to come! 🚀 #InnovationAward #EnergyInnovation #Sustainability