Summary and recording
This webinar brought us on a journey to understand how Hydrogen will play a part in the future energy sector, how is produced, why it is produced, what are the hurdles to solve before the industry can produce financially viable green Hydrogen and how can Hydrogen can be applied in our society in the future with an especial focus on how Hydrogen can decarbonize the Heavy-Duty transport sector in Australia.
Our first speaker Govindaraj NARALASETTI Director of Energy and Industrial for Surbana Jerong Infrastructure started our Hydrogen journey by setting the scene. Govindaraj is responsible for LNG, Hydrogen, Ammonia and Decarbonisation businesses. He is a chartered manager and engineer with 23 years of experience in Hydrogen Production storage and Export solutions, and he started the journey by setting the scene for us, explaining the process of producing different types of Hydrogen, different storage aspects and the cost implications, challenges and the benefits of the Hydrogen supply chain and finally what role it could have in our society in the future. See Govindaraj’s presentation here
The next speaker was planned to be Hanna Langels, a Business Developer in PtX at ABB Energy Industries, Sweden, who since 2021 has worked with business development in hydrogen/PtX applications and developing hydrogen strategies for ABB Sweden, furthermore, she has also delivered a Master Thesis on strategies for hydrogen production and storage optimization. Unfortunately, Hanna could not join us on the day due to illness, but it is possible to view her presentation in which you can read about practical examples of how Green Hydrogen production is taking place in northern Sweden, a Hydrogen fuel station operating in Paris and the way to optimize the Hydrogen production to make it more financially viable. In her absence, Govindaraj kindly presented an overview of the key hurdles and opportunities with Hydrogen production. See Hanna’s presentation here
Finally, Mitchell Peden, General Manager of Volvo Bus Australia and New Zealand who has extensive and long experience in the heavy-duty transport industry applied his “big picture” vision and closed the loop for us by talking about who and how we will apply Hydrogen as a renewable fuel and what type of end applications he thinks are most suitable for the Australian market (and in general) and how VOLVO Buses is working in partnership with others to develop Hydrogen applications. See Mitchell’s presentation here
The presentations were followed by an open discussion around the following questions:
- Is Hydrogen still a good and sustainable option for our environment, even if it is not green Hydrogen?
- What are the key technical hurdles to solve and key success factors to make Hydrogen production more financially viable?
- When will we see Hydrogen applications as an integrated and natural part of our society (which applications will come first?)?
The key takeaways from the webinar are as follows:
- Hydrogen comes in many colors and green is the most sustainable of those. Production of green Hydrogen (using wind, solar, and biomass) is financially challenging today and as a result, it is often Blue Hydrogen that is being produced in Australia and globally today. In the future, it is expected that there will be a shift from Blue to Green Hydrogen
- Green Hydrogen is currently produced in collaboration with several partners in North Sweden, where ABB is one of the key partners. The project seeks to find a way to replace coal power in the steel industry and produce fossil fuel-free steel. Different solutions exist to make Hydrogen more viable for example the OptimoX and research will continue on how to leverage Hydrogen as fuel or storage (reducing efficiency loss and other safety aspects ie using Hydrogen in the pipelines to blend out natural gas)
- Hydrogen applications already exist in our society, and it is being adopted by the pioneers. VOLVO Buses believes that Hydrogen will play a role in the renewable fuel market for long-haulage in Australia, but there are still challenges left to solve with efficiency, overheating, and cost-efficiency and it is expected will take another 5 years (at least) before Hydrogen as an integrated and natural part of our society. Collaborating with other partners will be key to keeping R&D costs down.
For the full version please listen to the event here
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Govindaraj Naralasetti, Director Energy & Industrial
Raj is Director, Energy & Industrial, responsible for LNG, Hydrogen, Ammonia and Decarbonisation businesses in Surbana Jurong Infrastructure. He is a Chartered Manager and Chartered Engineer with more than 23 years of rich and varied experience in Project development, Business development, Project management, Engineering and operational environments. His areas of expertise include LNG Liquefaction, LNG regasification process, LNG storage, Hydrogen Production storage and Export solutions, Ammonia Production, Storage and export Solutions, strategic planning, project management, risk assessment & mitigation, project delivery, etc. He had worked with major Client companies like SHELL, EXXONMOBILE, RASGAS LNG, OMAN LNG, CHEVRON, QATAR PETROLEUM, SINGAPORE LNG Etc.
Hanna Langels, Business Developer Power-to-X, Energy Transition, Process Automation, ABB Energy Industries, Sweden
She holds a Master of Science in Sociotechnical Systems Engineering, Energy Systems, and wrote her Master Thesis on strategies for hydrogen production and storage optimization, focusing on demand and integration of wind power. She joined ABB in September 2021 and has since then worked with business development in hydrogen/PtX, including project management and developing hydrogen strategies for ABB Sweden.
Mitchell Peden, General Manager, Volvo Bus Australia
As the head of Volvo Bus Australia and New Zealand, Mitch oversees the strategic and commercial aspects of these Volvo Bus markets. His strong passion for the Volvo brand, emerging technologies, sustainability and customer success, has supported key industry partnerships and facilitated Volvo’s innovative journey across electromobility and digitalisation. With 26 years experience in the automotive industry, Mitch has a strong background with buses, trucks, capital equipment and automotive marketing, wholesale, retail, and experience across the wider value chain.
MODERATOR
Linda Nordin, Circular Economy Specialist, Senior Associate Engineer, Waste & Resource Recovery
Linda Nordin is a Senior Associate Environmental Engineer at SMEC with 18 years of experience in strategic planning, implementing and operating waste, organic and recycling services for waste service providers as well as Local Councils. She has long experience in planning and implementing actions that divert waste from landfill and delivers towards net zero and a circular economy system to commercial customers. Linda has worked with undertaken feasibility studies around modern technology for Wet and Dry Anaerobic digestion, MRF facilities in remote regions, IVC processing, renewable fuel production incl Hydrogen and vacuum technology using Optic sort.
THIS VIRTUAL EVENT WAS ORGANISED BY THE SACC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
NEW SMALL BUSINESS MEMBER – Australian Metal Powders Supplies – Höganäs
Australian Metal Powders Supplies (AMPS) is Australia’s leading supplier and distributor of metal powders, AMPS has been supporting manufacturing industries in Australia for over 25 years. We represent some of the largest and most professional global powder manufacturers including Höganäs, Novamet and AVL Metal Powders.
Höganäs is the world leading manufacturer of iron and metal powders with a yearly capacity of 500,000 tons. Höganäs produce an extensive range of iron, stainless steel, nickel and cobalt–based atomised powders – developed for a range of applications including automotive components, brazing, additive manufacturing and water treatment.
Australian Metal Powders Supplies is a locally-owned company based in Sydney, Australia.
Contact details:
AUSTRALIAN METAL POWDERS SUPPLIES
32 Carrington Road
Guildford NSW 2161
Australia
sales@metalpowders.com.au
www.metalpowders.com.au
Sandvik opened first 6 Star Green Star industrial facility in WA
Showcase Project
On 22 March Sandvik Australia officially opened its 6 star green star state-of-the-art warehouse and workshop in Perth WA. President and CEO of Sandvik, Stefan Widing and HE Pontus Melander Ambassador of Sweden to Australia joined the official opening celebrations.
Sandvik’s new warehouse at Roe Highway Logistics Park (ROE) in Western Australia is the first industrial facility in the state to be declared 6 Star Green Star by the Green Building Council of Australia. The 6 Star rating represents ‘World Leadership’ in environmentally sustainable building practices and the internationally recognised environmental rating aligns with Sandvik’s global commitment to using engineering and innovation to make the shift towards more sustainable business.
Sandvik’s investment in the new facility, including ensuring it’s a truly sustainable, signals its ongoing commitment to the Australian mining and construction equipment market.
Sustainability Impact
The sustainability innovations within the facility include the first use of low carbon concrete in a warehouse in Western Australia; 100kV solar generation with 67Kwh battery storage; a dual electric vehicle charging station; energy-efficient lighting; and a dedicated rainwater harvesting system.
Sandvik has committed to targets in line with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), consistent with the Paris Agreement, with a 50 percent reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and net zero by 2050. The company’s 2030 Sustainability Goals include Climate, Circularity, People and Fair Play as the areas it considers the most material and where it can make the most difference.
The move to a state-of-the-art warehouse has also enabled Sandvik to implement wide-ranging technological and operational improvements to further support its Australian customers and achieve its sustainability goals: consolidating storage; improving storage density with vertical storage machines; installing conveyors to reduce materials handling equipment (MHE), and an all battery MHE fleet that can be charged from the solar generation at the site.
Other features and benefits of the new warehouse/workshop:
Alignment with UN SDG’s
Brittany Wappett
Sustainability Advisor
Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions
brittany.wappett@sandvik.com
Celebrate Europe Day with EuroMix in Sydney 11 May
Join us for Euromix in the week of Europe Day 11 May to celebrate the business links between Europe and Australia, while building your professional networks in a premium location.
EuroMix is open to all European Chambers and their extended networks. Catch up with your European contacts and expand your business network.
The event offers great networking opportunities with fellow European Chambers and guests.
The opening address will be delivered by our guests of honour HE Mr. Gabriele Visentin EU Ambassador to Australia along with Mr Crispin Conroy, State Director, NSW State Office of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and further speakers yet to be announced.
Drinks and food are included in the ticket as well as a Sabrage station hosted by up and coming wine business https://www.divino.com.au! Attendees will get the opportunity to learn how to open a bottle of Champagne with a sabre.
Date: Thursday 11 May
Time: 6-8pm
Location: The Executive Centre, Level 24, 3 International Towers, 300 Barangaroo
Book here
Why Hydrogen? SACC Sustainability Committee Virtual Event 4 April
Summary and recording
This webinar brought us on a journey to understand how Hydrogen will play a part in the future energy sector, how is produced, why it is produced, what are the hurdles to solve before the industry can produce financially viable green Hydrogen and how can Hydrogen can be applied in our society in the future with an especial focus on how Hydrogen can decarbonize the Heavy-Duty transport sector in Australia.
Our first speaker Govindaraj NARALASETTI Director of Energy and Industrial for Surbana Jerong Infrastructure started our Hydrogen journey by setting the scene. Govindaraj is responsible for LNG, Hydrogen, Ammonia and Decarbonisation businesses. He is a chartered manager and engineer with 23 years of experience in Hydrogen Production storage and Export solutions, and he started the journey by setting the scene for us, explaining the process of producing different types of Hydrogen, different storage aspects and the cost implications, challenges and the benefits of the Hydrogen supply chain and finally what role it could have in our society in the future. See Govindaraj’s presentation here
The next speaker was planned to be Hanna Langels, a Business Developer in PtX at ABB Energy Industries, Sweden, who since 2021 has worked with business development in hydrogen/PtX applications and developing hydrogen strategies for ABB Sweden, furthermore, she has also delivered a Master Thesis on strategies for hydrogen production and storage optimization. Unfortunately, Hanna could not join us on the day due to illness, but it is possible to view her presentation in which you can read about practical examples of how Green Hydrogen production is taking place in northern Sweden, a Hydrogen fuel station operating in Paris and the way to optimize the Hydrogen production to make it more financially viable. In her absence, Govindaraj kindly presented an overview of the key hurdles and opportunities with Hydrogen production. See Hanna’s presentation here
Finally, Mitchell Peden, General Manager of Volvo Bus Australia and New Zealand who has extensive and long experience in the heavy-duty transport industry applied his “big picture” vision and closed the loop for us by talking about who and how we will apply Hydrogen as a renewable fuel and what type of end applications he thinks are most suitable for the Australian market (and in general) and how VOLVO Buses is working in partnership with others to develop Hydrogen applications. See Mitchell’s presentation here
The presentations were followed by an open discussion around the following questions:
The key takeaways from the webinar are as follows:
For the full version please listen to the event here
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
Raj is Director, Energy & Industrial, responsible for LNG, Hydrogen, Ammonia and Decarbonisation businesses in Surbana Jurong Infrastructure. He is a Chartered Manager and Chartered Engineer with more than 23 years of rich and varied experience in Project development, Business development, Project management, Engineering and operational environments. His areas of expertise include LNG Liquefaction, LNG regasification process, LNG storage, Hydrogen Production storage and Export solutions, Ammonia Production, Storage and export Solutions, strategic planning, project management, risk assessment & mitigation, project delivery, etc. He had worked with major Client companies like SHELL, EXXONMOBILE, RASGAS LNG, OMAN LNG, CHEVRON, QATAR PETROLEUM, SINGAPORE LNG Etc.
Hanna Langels, Business Developer Power-to-X, Energy Transition, Process Automation, ABB Energy Industries, Sweden
She holds a Master of Science in Sociotechnical Systems Engineering, Energy Systems, and wrote her Master Thesis on strategies for hydrogen production and storage optimization, focusing on demand and integration of wind power. She joined ABB in September 2021 and has since then worked with business development in hydrogen/PtX, including project management and developing hydrogen strategies for ABB Sweden.
As the head of Volvo Bus Australia and New Zealand, Mitch oversees the strategic and commercial aspects of these Volvo Bus markets. His strong passion for the Volvo brand, emerging technologies, sustainability and customer success, has supported key industry partnerships and facilitated Volvo’s innovative journey across electromobility and digitalisation. With 26 years experience in the automotive industry, Mitch has a strong background with buses, trucks, capital equipment and automotive marketing, wholesale, retail, and experience across the wider value chain.
MODERATOR
Linda Nordin, Circular Economy Specialist, Senior Associate Engineer, Waste & Resource Recovery
Linda Nordin is a Senior Associate Environmental Engineer at SMEC with 18 years of experience in strategic planning, implementing and operating waste, organic and recycling services for waste service providers as well as Local Councils. She has long experience in planning and implementing actions that divert waste from landfill and delivers towards net zero and a circular economy system to commercial customers. Linda has worked with undertaken feasibility studies around modern technology for Wet and Dry Anaerobic digestion, MRF facilities in remote regions, IVC processing, renewable fuel production incl Hydrogen and vacuum technology using Optic sort.
THIS VIRTUAL EVENT WAS ORGANISED BY THE SACC SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
SWEDELINK Newsletter Autumn 2023
Hej! This edition of the SWEDELINK Newsletter showcases recent events and member activities, welcomes new members and presents the new Honorary Board Members. A big thank you to all Members, the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra, Business Sweden, sponsors, and volunteer work that makes it all happen. Enjoy reading this first 2023 edition of the SACC newsletter!
Jan Gardberg, President of the Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce
https://www.swedishchamber.com.au/?na=view&id=18
Sweden Innovation Days – Now available Free On Demand
Sweden Innovation Days took place 21-23 March 2023
You can now watch all of Sweden Innovation Days Mainstage program and many of the Side Events on the event platform here: https://event.vvenues.com/sid2023/
This digital event (free of charge) focused on how to enable innovation that has a real impact on our society, environment and economy. Despite Sweden being a climate front runner, we still have a responsibility to contribute to the Global Goals.
During the conference we presented how Swedish agencies and industry are paving the way for the Swedish innovation ecosystem to experiment and grow. Discover some great real life examples of how actors are successfully innovating and finally learn about the impact these innovations have had on our society.
The event is dedicated to fostering international collaboration, so whether you are a startup, intermediary or corporate, working in the public sector, civil society, academia or a government agency, there will be something for everyone.
About the event
Sweden Innovation Days’ primary goal is to provide an international platform to share best practices, knowledge and meet innovation partners from around the world. This year’s focus will be how we can enable innovation that has a positive environmental, economic and social impact. Sweden is a world leader within innovation but we need to continuously strive towards more innovative solutions, both theoretically and practically.
Sweden Innovation Days will feature a digital Mainstage program with key experts, case studies and interviews that go beyond the theoretical to explore the practical ways innovation can address today’s biggest sustainability challenges. Additionally, there will be a broad range of Side Events conducted by our fantastic conference partners to dive deeper into the important topics covered on the digital Mainstage across all three days.
The conference is a cooperation between Vinnova – Sweden’s Innovation Agency, the Swedish Energy Agency, Formas – a Swedish research council for sustainable development, SISP – Swedish Incubators and Science Parks, Ignite Sweden, AI Sweden and Business Sweden. This year Sweden Innovation Days will coincide with Sveriges Innovationsriksdag in Lund.
Sweden Innovation Days has previously taken place in 2022 and 2020. Last year’s event saw over 5000 registered participants joining from 97 different countries.
Daily focus
The goal of this conference is to inspire and exchange knowledge on how we can mobilise innovation projects that make a difference in an impactful way. The program will move beyond the theoretical and present practical methods as well as success cases highlighting how to achieve this. Each day will therefore focus on a different stage of the innovation process.
Exploring how government agencies can foster greater innovation at all levels.
DAY 2 22 MARCH
Enabling innovation – The Swedish way
Highlighting how Sweden is working towards a more sustainable future.
DAY 3 23 MARCH
Creating real impact
Measuring how innovation is creating an impact and seeing real results.
You can now watch the entire program for free On Demand until April 11 here:
https://event.vvenues.com/sid2023/register
Contact us
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SACC/YP Sydney Business Networking Evening 3 May at Sinch new CBD office
Join us for this business networking event on 3 May at Sinch new Sydney CBD office
We are delighted to invite members and guests for this after work event hosted by SACC Corporate Member Sinch, global leading customer engagement platform. The event offers great opportunities to network with fellow members and other representatives from the Swedish-Australian business network.
When: Wednesday 3 May, 5.30-7.30pm
Where: Sinch, Suite 3, Level 20, 207 Kent Street, Sydney 2000
SACC Members and Sinch Guests: Free
Non Members: $15
Drinks and canapés are served. We encourage you to register early to ensure your participation. Contact: sacc@swedishchamber.com.au
This event is kindly supported by:
Sinch powers meaningful conversations between businesses and their customers globally through its Customer Communications Cloud. More than 150,000 businesses rely on Sinch and its global super network, which is the most secure and reliable network for messaging, voice and email, offering and integrating with contact centre, customer engagement, and verification solutions. Sinch has local presence in more than 40 countries, including 10 offices across the Asia-Pacific region.
NEW PREMIUM MEMBER – Polestar
Polestar (Nasdaq: PSNY) is the Swedish electric performance car brand determined to improve society by using design and technology to accelerate the shift to sustainable mobility. Headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, its cars are available online in 27 markets globally across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific. The company plans to create a truly climate-neutral production car, without offsetting, by 2030.
Polestar launched in Australia with the Polestar 2 electric performance fastback in 2022. Over 1,500 Polestar 2 models were sold in its first year, making it one of Australia’s most popular electric vehicles. The highly anticipated Polestar 3 – an SUV for the electric age – will deliver sports car dynamics with a low stance and spacious interior in 2023. Polestar plans to release three more electric performance vehicles through to 2026.
Polestar is a progressive voice of change in the areas of design, technology, and particularly in sustainability, which is a cornerstone of the Polestar brand.
Its goal is to build sustainable electric cars and to help create a sustainable society. These are the four key drivers of its sustainability focus:
You can read more about Polestar’s sustainability initiatives here
SACC Perth WA – Special Business Event supported by Scania on 23 March with the Ambassador of Sweden to Australia
Lisa Jahrsten, Honorary Consul for Sweden WA welcomed all and introduced guest of honour Ambassador of Sweden HE Pontus Melander.
Ambassador Melander highlighted the priorities of the Swedish Presidency of the Council of the European Union – security – unity, competitiveness, green and energy transitions, democratic values and the rule of law – our foundation. The increased importance of friendship with like-minded countries with Ukraine and uncertainty in the world. Ambassador Melander also talked about the sustainable mining opportunities between Sweden and Australia with digitalisation and automatisation happening with increased speed.
SACC Perth WA Chapter Chair, Joseph Olsson, Sandvik introduced event sponsor Scania Australia, Martin Melin.
Martin Melin, Operations Manager Scania Australia presented on E-mobility and customer collaborations in mining, where they have rolled out electrified and autonomous systems. These collaborations included LKAB and Boliden in Sweden and Rio Tinto locally in Australia. Scania highlighted the importance of partnerships to develop and test new technology and how important the collaboration with Rio Tinto has been and still is. Furthermore, Scanias EV Roadmap was presented, as well as more details on battery systems and collaboration with Northvolt regarding battery cells. Another item discussed was the different regulations in different states regarding axle weights, which is causing difficulties for the industry and complicates the deployment of new BEV technology on public roads.
Thank you to all attending the event and a big thank you to our event sponsor Scania Australia
SACC Sustainability Committee Update
We are also happy to welcome SACC corporate member Scania Australia to the committee, represented by Hanna Johansson, Director Business Support at Scania Australia. Furthermore, we would like to thank Mellisa Hamilton, who recently left the committee due to her move with IKEA to the Netherlands. IKEA is now represented by Peter Richmond Sustainability Business Partner at IKEA Australia.
On 20 February 2023, we hosted a very successful and appreciated joint Swedish Chambers APAC Sustainability Committee online meeting. APAC committee representatives presented and discussed how they work in each area, successful projects, and potential joint collaboration. The participating chambers were:
A few summary points from the meeting:
Upcoming Sustainability Committee Events
Virtual events:
4 April Hydrogen – What is hydrogen? Why hydrogen? How is it produced and applications available today
8 June Circularity – Dr Nicole T Garofano, Planet Ark
Events in person:
Mid June Sustainability Food and Beverage Roundtable in Melbourne
Find out more about the Committee here
For further information, contact:
Flavia Vaz, SACC Sustainability Committee Chair and Head of Public Affairs and Government Relations at Tetra Pak
Email: flavia.vaz@tetrapak.com
Camilla Jennings, General Manager Swedish Australian Chamber of Commerce
Email: camilla@swedishchamber.com.au