Startups in the CCUS Value Chain: From Industrial Needs to Scalable Solutions in Practice
As part of Oslo Innovation Week 2026, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency will organise a focused session dedicated to innovation, industrial needs and cooperation opportunities in the CCUS value chain. The session will bring together Belgian/Walloon and Norwegian startups, industry representatives, clusters, investors and innovation actors to explore how emerging technologies can contribute to scalable carbon capture, utilisation and storage solutions.
Event at a glance
• Date: Tuesday 20 October 2026, 13:00–15:30
• Venue: Oslo (Forskningsparken - Oslo Science Park, in the Faros Room)
• Format: Company showcases, expert discussion and networking
• Language: English
• Participation: Free of charge, with limited seating available
• Registration: Click here to register (registration is required)
Why CCUS, Norway – Belgium/Wallonia?
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage is an important part of the industrial decarbonisation toolbox, especially for sectors where emissions are difficult to avoid. Norway has developed a strong ecosystem around CO₂ capture, transport, storage, industrial pilots and offshore infrastructure, notably through the Northern Lights project, while Wallonia and Belgium bring complementary industrial challenges and expertise in hard-to-abate sectors such as steel, lime, cement and chemicals. With initiatives and actors working on CCUS and industrial decarbonisation from both countries, the session will explore how these complementary strengths can support practical cooperation across the CCUS value chain, connect and open the door to new partnerships.
Partners and contributors
The event is organised by Wallonia Export & Investment Agency in cooperation with Norwegian and Belgian partners active in CCUS, innovation and industrial decarbonisation.
• Wallonia Export & Investment Agency supports Walloon companies in their international development and promotes business cooperation between Wallonia and Norway.
• CCUS Innovation is a Norwegian cluster bringing together actors across the carbon capture, utilisation and storage value chain.
• Oslo Carbon Cluster is an Oslo-based industry cluster that brings together companies and stakeholders to accelerate carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) projects and make CCUS a profitable industry while delivering significant emissions reductions.
• Belgian/Walloon and Norwegian startups and technology providers will be invited to present innovative approaches, technologies and concrete use cases across the CCUS value chain.
• Industrial companies and sector actors will contribute perspectives on market needs, deployment conditions, industrial challenges and scaling opportunities.
• Investment funds and investors will bring insights into financing, growth potential and the conditions needed to support scalable CCUS solutions.
Preliminary programme and Speakers
13:00 -14:30 Introduction, Welcome, Showcase & Pannel
Welcome
Dominique BLANQUET, Trade Commissioner, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency
Introducing the Norwegian and Belgian CCUS Ecosystems
Alex ROCK, Commercial Manager, CCUS Innovation
Markus Sebastian HOLE, Director of the Board, Oslo Carbon Cluster
Dominique BLANQUET, Trade Commissioner, Wallonia Export & Investment Agency
Startup Showcases: CCUS Solutions in Practice
Showcase host and facilitator: Alex ROCK
Showcase 1 (NO) | GreenCap Solutions
Jarle SKJÆVELAND, Co-founder & CSO
Showcase 2 (BE) | ARK Capture Solutions
Aurélien VANTOMME, Co-founder – Business / R&D Director
Showcase 3 (NO) | Inherit Carbon Solutions
Sebastian JOHANSEN, Business Development
Showcase 4 (BE) | Sirona Technologies
Paul SCHOEBRECHTS, Head of Operations
Panel Discussion: From Industrial Needs to Scalable CCUS Solutions
Welcome and introduction of the moderator: Dominique BLANQUET
Moderator: Jannicke GERNER BJERKÅS, Director, CCS and Carbon Markets, Hafslund; Chair of the Board, CCUS Norway
Panellists:
Jarle SKJÆVELAND, Co-founder & CSO, GreenCap Solutions AS
Aurélien VANTOMME, Co-founder – Business / R&D Director, ARK Capture Solutions
Pia PRESTMO, Public Affairs Manager, Heidelberg Material
Sunkalp SHARMA-GIBBS, Senior Business Development Manager, Hydro Aluminium Metal
Carlo MORETTIN, Global Head of Decarbonization, (Aperam via Teams)
Thibaut LIFRANGE, Investment Manager, Wallonie Entreprendre
Jon Andre LØKKE, Senior Industrial Advisor, Verdane
Conclusions and audience Q&A: Jannicke GERNER BJERKÅS
14:30 -15:30 Networking
Who should attend?
The session is aimed at startups, scale-ups, industrial companies, clusters, research and innovation actors, investors and public stakeholders interested in CCUS, industrial decarbonisation and cross-border cooperation between Belgium/Wallonia and Norway.
Participation and registration
The event is free of charge. Registration is required as limited seating available.
If you would like to participate, please register by 15th of October via this link: Register here
