NORWAY's major shipping brand Wilhelmsen
is having a major change of focus, going all out for renewables, reports
Singapore's Splash 247.
Thomas Wilhelmsen, group CEO at Wilhelmsen, said
in a statement: "Our strategy is clear, we will contribute to the energy
infrastructure transition and be an active player in decarbonisation. In
addition to accelerating the transition of our existing businesses, we will
invest in new businesses with the long-term aim of shifting from mainly oil and
gas related activities to mainly activities related to the renewable sector.
"We foresee up to US$500 million in new business
investments related to the renewable segments over the
next five years and expect to invest on our own, together with partners, and/or
utilise the capital market."
The new segment, which has been named New Energy, will
be headed up by Jan Eyvin Wang, currently senior vice president
for strategic investments.
The establishment on the New Energy segment is a
continuation of several years of exploring renewable opportunities for the
Scandinavian company. This includes the ongoing transformation of NorSea,
the establishment of offshore wind activities through NorSea Wind, Edda Wind,
and Elevon, autonomous shipping through Massterly, decarbonisation solutions
through RaaLabs, Ivaldi, the partnership with thyssenkrupp, and the vessel
concept Topeka, a hydrogen-powered ship design.
On why a segment-specific structure is necessary now,
Wilhelmsen said: "In the next few decades, we will see a tremendous shift
from oil and gas to renewable energy. The speed of change and investments
needed requires a dedicated focus to capitalise on the opportunities which will
arise. We will obviously build on our existing competencies, in-depth knowledge
of the maritime industry, and what differentiates us from many players in the
market, while exploring new opportunities and new partnerships."
Under the group reorganisation, Wilhemsen's maritime
services segment, to be headed by Bjorge Grimholt, currently
president of Wilhelmsen Ships Service, is expected to explore
organic and horizontal growth of marine products, ship agency, and ship
management over the next three to five years.
The final segment - strategic and financial investments -
includes shareholdings in Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Treasure ASA/Hyundai
Glovis, Qube and the group's liquidity portfolio.
Source : HKSG.
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