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20 December 2023 - Ulsan, South Korea
On 20 December, 2023, ECCK President Stefan Ernst attended the 3rd Ulsan International Hydrogen Energy Forum and gave a congratulatory speech highlighting the importance of hydrogen energy in the transition towards clean energy.
The forum was hosted by Ulsan Metropolitan City and the Korea Hydrogen Industry Association and was supported by various companies and government institutions. Following the opening by Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo Gyeom, experts from the hydrogen industry were invited to give informative presentations on the advances in hydrogen energy production, national and regional hydrogen policies in the Netherlands, Canada, Australia and Korea, and investment strategies.
Boosting the presence of the ECCK, Board member Erik Roelans also attended and gave a presentation on EU Green Hydrogen Projects Produced by Offshore Wind in the North Sea, whilst Busan Chapter Representative Andrew Millard also attended the forum. The forum was an excellent opportuntiy to further enhance the ECCKs presence in Ulsan, where not only hydrogen energy, but also offshore wind power are becoming increasingly important for Korea’s transition to clean energy.
With the signing of the EU-Korea Green Partnership in May, 2023, the energy industry looks set to go through major and rapid changes in Korea. The ECCK stands ready and committed to supporting Korea’s transition to clean energy production. (Source ECCK <link>)
Link to the event: https://h2forum.co.kr
31 October 2023 - Seoul, South Korea
On October 31, 2023, the ECCK held a luncheon meeting with Mr. Valdis Dombrovskis, the Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, at Four Seasons Hotel Seoul. The luncheon was held to provide an opportunity for the ECCK members and the European Commission to discuss the current status of European industries operating in Korea. ER-Marine participated as CEO of ER-Marine and Director in the board ECCK.
Lunch was served behind closed doors as the participants shared their opinions on various topics related to European businesses in Korea. The event was also attended by H.E. Maria Castillo-Fernandez, Ambassador of the European Union to Republic of Korea, whom helped foster discussion between ECCK members and the European Commission.
24 October 2023 - Busan, South Korea
ER-Marine was presenting at the 10th Asia Offshore Wind Day in Busan. The event was a big success with more than 210 companies attending!
12 October 2023 - Seoul, South Korea
MOTIE announced a Tender for 1.9 GW of Wind Power ( 0.4 GW Onshore Wind / 1.5 GW Offshore Wind)
Solar Power will be 1.0 GW but is not included in this Tender.
This is the 2nd Tender as the 1st one was in 2022.
In 2022, 374 MW of offshore wind power was selected.
In the future, the renewable energy market will be based on competitive bidding. It is evaluated that this will contribute to the spread of renewable energy supply by increasing the predictability and price stability through cost- effective renewable energy supply and long term fixed- price contracts.
(Source Korea Energy Agency KEA Ref. 2023-15)
06 July 2023 - Seoul, South Korea
FKCCI published Corée Affaires nr. 113 today. Various energy industry’s actors where asked to decrypt and give insights on this complex issue with a focus on Korea and France. 🔍
In this issue, find the exclusive interview of Ban Ki-moon, former Secretary-General of the UN and Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs, and current President of the Assembly of Council of the GGGI.
Thankful to FKCCI to have ER-Marine featured on page 78.
Here the link to the ebook: https://www.calameo.com/read/004601149aa8875376533
27 February 2023 - Seoul, South Korea
Chairperson: Dirk Lukat, CEO of Schenker Korea
Vice Chairperson:
Younhee Kim, General Manager of Galderma Korea
Thomas Klein, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Korea
Per Stenius, Chairman & CEO of Reddal Korea (NEW)
Director:
Gayoung Lee, Managing Director of Knoell Korea Ltd. (NEW)
Erik Roelans, CEO of ER-Marine (NEW)
David Taeseung Yoo, Co-CEO of Copenhagen Offshore Partners Korea (NEW)
Johan Vandromme, Senior Advisor of Kim & Chang (Trustee)
Treasurer:
Robert Browell, Partner of Samil PricewaterhouseC
(Picture courtesy ECCK)
Being elected as a Board Director at the European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) is an incredible honor for me. I'm committed to use my knowledge and experience in the Board the next two years; particularly in the field of Offshore Wind and Sustainability.
I'm excited to collaborate with the other board members and stakeholders to impact the organization for the better.
ECCK announced its new Board of Directors for the 2023-2025 mandate.
European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK) held its Annual General Meeting 2023 and board elections on February 27 and announced its new Board of Directors for the 2023-2025 mandate.
The ECCK Board comprises a total of nine members.
The complete list of the ECCK Board of Directors are as follows:
8 December 2022, Busan, South Korea
What an honour to have been invited to be a panel member at the 2022 Oceans & Fisheries Future Risk seminar organised by KMI - Korea Maritime Institute.
Excellent presentations and moderation with interesting round table discussions.
26 October 2022 - Seoul, South Korea
Today ER-MARINE and GAIA CONSULT INC. signed a Memorandum of Understanding where we commit to work together in providing solutions to the challenges related to offshore wind projects in South Korea.
Erik Roelans, Chief Executive Officer of ER-MARINE is very happy to have found a solid partner with GAIA CONSULT INC. who understand the offshore wind challenges and has the experience from analysing social- economic impacts from many worldwide projects.
ER-MARINE and GAIA CONSULT INC. are up for the challenge to help driving offshore wind acceptability where all stakeholders are included and nobody is left behind.
MOU signing event at Gaia Consult Inc. office in Seoul.
21 JUNE 2022 - Geoje, South Korea
ER-MARINE is streamlining our company to a solution provider for 4 challenges in floating wind South Korea.
Fishermen and local residents
Transport & Installation (T&I) and Operation & Maintenance (O&M)
Mooring challenges
Digital Twin
Post- Covid we build on our strengths and expertise to become the independent floating wind experts in South Korea.
It has been a busy 2 years working with many clients achieving always best results with zero accidents nor incidents. Thanks to my clients and colleagues for the trust and the cooperation during mostly very difficult conditions.
17 May 2022 - Montpellier, France
Ecocean (Gilles Lecaillon CEO) and ER-Marine (Erik Roelans CEO) just signed a MOU in Montpellier Ecocean Headquarter after the FOWT 2022 meeting.
ER-Marine become the South-Korean representative of Ecocean in South Korea to reach Offshore floating Wind farm market.
Signing of the MOU at the ECOCEAN office in Montpellier, France. Ready for a good cooperation between France and South Korea !
