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ECOnnect Founders Nominated for EY Entrepreneur of the Year

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Karianne Hartviksen
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Nov 8, 2024
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The founders of ECOnnect Energy have been nominated for the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of the Year award in Norway’s Eastern region. Starting as students at NTNU, they built ECOnnect into a major player in sustainable energy, creating innovative technology that enables flexible, environmentally friendly energy transfers from ship to shore. Their work supports 8.5% of Germany's gas demand, showcasing their commitment to growth and social responsibility in the energy sector.

Securing Energy for Germany
In 2022, the company announced a major deal with hydrogen company TES, which included the delivery of ECOnnect Energy’s LNG transfer technology to Wilhelmshaven. This technology allows for the transport of gas from ships to land without extensive onshore infrastructure. With this solution, ECOnnect provides infrastructure to meet 8.5% of Germany’s gas demand, strengthening the country’s energy supply during challenging periods.

“ECOnnect’s founders are not only leaders but also pioneers within the energy industry. They have shown an impressive ability to think long-term and to place sustainable solutions at the core of their business,” says Hanne Thu Clausen, Chief People Officer at ECOnnect Energy.

A Unique Entrepreneurial Award

The EY Entrepreneur Of The Year (EOY) program is the world’s largest initiative celebrating entrepreneurs, with awards given in over 60 countries. EY considers more than just financial growth when evaluating candidates; the program emphasizes the entrepreneurs' personal commitment, values, leadership, and environmental awareness. Through this program, EY aims to highlight entrepreneurs who create lasting value and demonstrate genuine social engagement.

“It’s rewarding to see how EY, with this award, recognizes the entirety of businesses like ours – the long-term perspective, environmental responsibility, and above all, the people behind it all,” says founder and CFO Miriam Wennberg.

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Nov 11, 2024

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