Korea, Japan and Denmark – The next phase of energy partnerships

Balancing business interest, policy priorities and green ambitions in a changing energy landscape

Background
Japan and Korea are entering a new phase in their energy development. Both countries face rising electricity demands, are limited in their domestic energy resources and have set very ambitious targets for decarbonization. All this while being in the center of great geopolitical uncertainty – regionally as well as globally.

For Danish companies deeply engaged, the development in both countries raises fundamental questions about how business, policy and international partnerships must evolve. And those questions must be addressed in a dialogue.

Companies often call for stable regulatory frameworks, close political and regulatory partnerships and better market access. Governments on the other hand depend on businesses to invest, show interest and mature markets. How will these responsabilities and roles meet? And what happens when commercial interests, national priorities and geopolitical realities all pull in different directions?

Gathering the full value chain of government, suppliers and developers for a partnership test, the discussion will explore where there are great opportunities for Danish export, but also where the difficult trade-offs begin.

Speakers
Einar Jensen, Director of Public Affairs, CIP Platform Solutions
Tine Hasling Rasmussen, Head of Trade, Danish Embassy in Tokyo
Jesper Knudsen, Energy Counsellor, Danish Embassy in Seuol
Per Nissen, Local Sales Manager, Hitachi Energy

Moderator
Katrine Marie Lumbye, Head of Energy Governance Programme Global, Danish Energy Agency