About Gas & Oil Technologies Collaboration Program (GOT CP)

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GOT CP was established in 2013 as a technology collaboration under the IEA Global Innovation Network, with a belief that the future of energy security and sustainability starts with global collaboration. The network is made up of thousands of experts across government, academia, and industry dedicated to advancing common research and the application of specific energy technologies. GOT CP works to combine the efforts between a broad range of stakeholders, encouraging the development of oil & gas related technologies, and addressing the policy and regulatory drivers that allow for its use. By doing so, GOT CP works  to identify, address and resolve major challenges facing the technology innovation under way using IEA global convening power and thought leadership. The GOT Operating Agent is a legal entity under Norwegian law serving the role as the secretariat for the GOT Programme, and key responsible body for the implementation of its activities.

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About Arctic Securities

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With a new energy economy emerging, financial institutions can reach and impact decisions across the world through financing and investments. The transformation from a climate-distorting into a climate-protecting economy opens up new investment opportunities. The transformation requires investments in all areas of the economy to achieve the global ambitions for a green transition. Banking and finance have an important role to play in promoting green investments. Arctic’s responsibility to ensure the green goals for the future are to be reached is not lost on us. We continue taking considerable steps to enhance our competence of renewable industries, taking green investments from alternative to mainstream. The Arctic Group aim to build a position as the leading centre of expertise with respect to broking, research and corporate services in the field of renewable energy. It is a priority for Arctic to ensure that we all pull in the same direction and that we clearly communicate the extent of our ESG commitment moving forward. Arctic is a responsible Investment Bank providing well-informed advice, which includes taking on a responsible role in the transformation to a more sustainable economy. 

Arctic Securities is a leading independent Norwegian investment bank, specializing in corporate finance transactions and advisory services, securities sales and trading, as well as equity and credit research. Arctic Securities now holds the position as the primary investment bank for Renewables in the Nordics. Since the startup in 2007 Arctic Securities have expanded internationally with offices in Stockholm, Hamburg, New York and Rio de Janeiro, but always with a strong Norwegian heritage at the core.

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About Agder Energi

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Agder Energi is one of Norway’s leading producers of clean, renewable hydroelectric power. The group operates throughout the value chain, including production from it's 49 hydropower stations, distribution and sale of renewable energy, as well as energy-relatedservices. The group have in-dept expertise in European power trading and market design, and operates in most of Western Europe with approximately 30 TWh under management.

In addition, the group has a strategic goal of creating renewable growth in the green energy transition, and has more recently taken positions within batteries and offshore wind. Together with partners Agder Energi is planning to establish a 43 GWh battery cell factory in southern Norway. The group also pursues opportunities within the emerging offshore wind industry, with ambition to develop offshore wind in the NorthSea.

Agder Energi is headquartered in Kristiansand, Southern Norway, where it also operates the regional grid. The group have near 1000 employees in the Nordic countries and an annual turnover of 15 billion NOK.

The majority shareholders are the twenty five municipalities in the Agder county, who have a combined ownership interest of 54.475 percent. Statkraft holds the remaining shares in Agder Energi.

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