News | Energy Valley Interviews Init Norway CEO Alexander Risøy | 01 December

Energy Valley Interviews Init Norway CEO Alexander Risøy:

Driving Electrification Beneath the Surface.

Energy Valley has published a new interview with Alexander Risøy, CEO of Init Norway, highlighting how our team contributes to the future of offshore electrification and the broader global energy transition.

With more than 850 specialists across Scandinavia, Init is one of the region’s largest industrial automation companies – and Norway plays a key role in shaping the technologies and collaborations that will enable a more sustainable energy landscape.

Subsea VSDs: Powering the Future from the Seabed

In the interview, Alexander discusses how Init’s investment in subsea Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) opens new opportunities for offshore electrification.

These units enable pumps and motors to operate directly on the seabed, reducing energy losses, improving reliability, and supporting more efficient offshore systems.

When you get feedback that what you’ve done has moved the world forward in the right direction, that’s really motivating.

Alexander Risøy, Init Norway CEO

This philosophy reflects the mission behind our subsea portfolio: enabling technology that has real impact – technologically, economically, and environmentally.

Collaboration through Energy Valley

Init has been a committed member of Energy Valley since the cluster’s early years.

As Alexander explains, the strength of Norway’s energy industry lies in working together across companies, disciplines, and regions.

A Vision for a Sustainable Energy Future

Alexander also shares his perspective on what the ideal energy future looks like for the world:

Reliable access to energy
Secure systems and infrastructure
Sustainable technologies and operations
Accessible energy for people everywhere

This vision aligns with Init’s mission across all business units: to create smart, robust, and future-ready solutions that bring industrial data and technology closer to people and to the needs of society.

Watch the Full Interview

The full interview is available on the Energy Valley website. It offers an excellent look into how Init works at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and sustainable energy development.

Click HERE to watch it.

Learn more about how Init develops technology for a more electrified, efficient, and sustainable future. Explore our solutions or contact Espen Trengereid for collaboration opportunities.

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