Hans J. Hvide

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About Hans J. Hvide

Hans is an entrepreneur with over thirty years of experience working in the energy sector and chemical sector. In the 1990's, he built the FPSO company Nortrans Offshore, growing it from a small shipping company into a global FPSO leader. He was made CEO of Nortrans at 27 years old, having previously worked as a project manager, engineer, and GM with the company, and took the business public five years later in 1998. Hans helmed the company until it was sold in 2001 to Prosafe Productions for US$200m. By that time, Nortrans had operations in India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Angola, Brazil, and the USA.After leaving Nortrans, Hans founded Compass Energy, which is involved in several major offshore projects and installations, and Compass Digital Solutions which develops proprietary project management software for the offshore industry. In 2003 his interest in food science led him to establish Compass Foods, which operates a food additive factory in Singapore producing industry-exclusive, specialty healthy emulsifier products. With a commitment to the future, the company also serves as a training ground for Singaporean food scientists through its collaboration with schools such as NUS, NTI, and NTU etc. Hans's desire to help the environment led him to his latest venture: Straits bioLNG and Muar LNG. Using innovative engineering and a deep understanding of everything biogas and LNG, these businesses are dedicated to bringing clean, affordable energy in the form of LNG to the market. With unending curiosity and drive, Hans holds multiple patents and has the unique ability to understand both commercial issues and the technical side of a company. Originally from Bergen, Norway, Hans graduated with a master’s degree in engineering from MIT and has lived in Singapore with his wife and four children since 1990. In his spare time, Hans sails, skis, and kiteboards. He also plays ice hockey with the Singapore Ice Hockey League.