She thrives at TCM

Why did you apply for TCM? 

– I worked for Equinor at the Mongstad refinery as an operator at the jetty area for five years while I studied. When I finished, I got a job at Equinor, and was able to apply in the internal job market. A temporary position in TCM’s operations department seemed interesting, and when it ended after eight months, a permanent position appeared in the technology department. Then I had experienced that CO₂ capture was a subject area that was both relevant in relation to the education and which suited me. My experience is that TCM is a good place to be for everyone who is interested in technology development, and I really enjoy the job. 

How was your first meeting with TCM? 

– Then I met in an interview with Anne-Berit Hjorth Viken, who then was operations manager. I remember I was very excited and maybe a little nervous, but it was a very nice and good conversation. On the first day of work, I was well received by her and the others in the department. For me, as a freshman in the subject, it was very reassuring that she I was to substitute for, was still at TCM and could give med a thorough introduction to the tasks. I was taken care of in the best manner and got a very good first impression of TCM.  

What will you highlight as the most rewarding and interesting work you took part in at TCM? 

– In general, I thrive best when I am assigned responsibility for finding out and solving problems that may arise during testing of technologies. Sometimes there may be properties of a solvent that are being tested, and other times something that applies to the plant itself. Then it is very rewarding to be able to convey findings and results in a test phase that customers can learn something from and use in their work to commercialize their technologies.  

I have also worked a lot with reclaiming, which in our context means giving “new life” to solvents that have been in use for a while. It involves removing molecules that have formed in a process and that reduce the efficiency of the solvent. 

Are there projects or events you remember back with special joy? 

– I remember well the first time I got to lead the planning and execution of a reclaiming. It was really exciting! In advance, I got a thorough introduction from my experienced colleagues, and learned a lot along the way and in the follow-up which I later had good use for when I have led these operations. 

I also thrive very well when I get to lead guided tours of the facility and explain what work on and how things work. Among other things, we have had visits from politicians, managers and technologists from companies considering collaboration with TCM, and many interested people from the owner companies. 

What are you working on especially now? 

– We are now preparing the test campaign American RTI will carry out during the spring at the amine plant. My task is to coordinate the activities between the various departments, so that everything is in place for good implementation. When the campaign starts, I will ensure good contact between those who come and the staff at TCM. 

When you tell your friends and acquaintances about the business at TCM, what do you emphasize as the most important utility value? 

– Even I knew very little about what was going on at TCM before I started. But I think I have managed to explain to those I associate with that CO₂ capture is important and necessary as a tool in the climate fight. Testing of technologies cannot take place in a small laboratory. In order to reduce risk and ensure that things work, testing must take place on an almost full scale – and we offer that at TCM. I also talk about the usefulness of open test campaigns, where experiences and results are published – to the delight of all interested. 

What is your wish for TCM the next ten years? 

– For my own part, I hope to be able to still have TCM as a good and developing place to work. But most importantly, that those who will make decisions about the future of TCM give us the opportunity over the next ten years to contribute with a fantastic facility, as well as our experience and expertise, to the continuous development of efficient technologies for CO₂ capture. Both Norway and the world need the experience from TCM to achieve the climate goals. 

Name: Anette Beate Nesse Knarvik 

Age: 29 

Education: Master’s degree in process technology from the University of Bergen (UiB) 

Marital status: Single 

Affiliation with TCM: Senior process engineer seconded from Equinor, first in a temporary position and then in a permanent position, 2018 – 

Present position: Senior process engineer in the Technology department at TCM 

When you generally look back on 10 years of business at TCM, what do people that worked at TCM or still are working there have particular reason to be most proud of?

– That it has gone so well – that we have succeeded in planning and implementing a large number of test campaigns with suppliers who have demonstrated their technology and made important experiences into full-scale projects. It also has great importance for my own motivation. I really feel that I am involved in something very big and significant.