New CEO of Gassnova

Thomas Skadal joins from his position as CEO of Biozin Holding, which he has led for nearly seven years. Prior to this, Thomas held various positions at ExxonMobil, both nationally and internationally, over a span of 20 years.

Experienced leader from the energy sector

– We are very pleased to have Thomas on board. He brings extensive experience from the energy sector, with a background in environments closely aligned with Gassnova’s areas of operation. Thomas is also the kind of leader who can guide the knowledge-based organization Gassnova in the direction we envision. We are entering a very exciting phase of development for the company and a crucial period for CCS, says Trond Moengen, Chairman of the Board at Gassnova SF.

Before joining Biozin Holding AS, Thomas had a long career at ExxonMobil, holding various leadership positions both in Norway and internationally. His experience spans from refinery operations to international trading and business development.

At Biozin Holding, Thomas led the company through an extensive development phase, where the Biozin project in Åmli became the first Norwegian project to receive funding from the EU Innovation Fund. He also played a key role in negotiations when Equinor joined as a new partner in the company in 2023.

Combined with a master’s degree in finance from the Norwegian School of Economics and a background in the Armed Forces, Thomas Skadal possesses strong professional and strategic expertise that Gassnova will benefit from in the years ahead.

Close and strong collaboration

Thomas looks forward to starting at Gassnova on May 1st. – Taking on this leadership role allows me to become part of a highly competent knowledge environment for CO₂ management, also on a global scale. This provides the best foundation for the launch of the Longship project, in close collaboration with industry players and in alignment with the expectations of the Ministry of Energy. I look forward to working closely with the board, the ministry, and the employees as we continue to develop Gassnova together.

Thomas Skadal replaces Morten Henriksen, who has chosen to pursue new opportunities outside the company.