15.01.2025
Thrives best with many balls in the air
Liv Lønne Dille combines an infectious good mood with a tireless work ethic. As Communications Manager at TCM, she ensures that key messages about carbon capture reach diverse audiences through various channels and platforms.
After work, Liv finds peace walking her dog and getting her hands dirty in the garden of her beautiful home in Kragerø.
”How did you become part of the TCM team?”
”I started at Gassnova in 2007, so I’ve been following TCM since the facility was just a concept on the drawing board. At one point, I was also seconded to TCM as Head of Information. In 2023, Ismail Shah asked me to take on responsibility for communication work part-time, and of course, I couldn’t say no to that.”
”What is the most exciting aspect of your job at TCM, Liv?”
”Conveying ideas and knowledge has been a consistent thread running through my entire professional life. Because I am genuinely passionate about Norway and the world achieving climate goals, it’s hard to imagine a more exciting workplace than TCM. Here, I can fully use my creativity to plan and implement activities that highlight and explain the importance of developing effective technologies for carbon capture. The fact that TCM enjoys just as much recognition internationally as it does domestically makes the job even more exciting and interesting. I’m not just talking about communication through text and images in digital channels but also about profiling at trade fairs, conferences, and direct engagement with hundreds of visitors at Mongstad every year.”
”What inspired you to work with carbon capture?”
”The political process that led to the construction and realization of TCM was incredibly educational and inspiring. I was one of the lucky ones who got to attend the grand opening in 2012 and have since followed everything that has happened to ensure CCS becomes one of the tools the planet truly needs in the fight against climate change. This year, with the launch of Longship, we’re reaching a significant milestone, and TCM’s role in enabling Norway to demonstrate carbon capture and storage in practice cannot be overstated. Without testing technologies at near full scale at Mongstad, we wouldn’t have the knowledge necessary to realize Longship and many other CCS projects internationally.”
”What do your family and friends say about your job?”
”I enjoy talking about what I do and feel I get a good response from those around me. Technical explanations of how CO₂ is captured aren’t always easy to grasp, but many find it exciting to hear about how we work with politicians and society at large to build acceptance for CCS. They also feel a bit proud when I, for instance, share stories about preparing for and executing the Crown Prince’s visit to TCM last year. Then they understand that what I’m doing is important and why I’m so passionate about it.”
”What gives you energy and joy at work”
”I thrive most when I can collaborate with colleagues to create great ideas for communicating about what we’re doing and getting people to deliver on what we’ve agreed upon. TCM stands out with a team of diverse competencies, where everyone cares about the company and participates in efforts, big and small, to promote the business. This motivates me so much that I often lose track of time, long after office hours are over. In addition to the creative process, I love how the TCM team shares their enthusiasm for climate work. When we find solutions together, I truly feel the value of what we’re doing.”
”What do you think is the biggest challenge in your work, Liv?”
”We can’t deny that interest in CCS, and thus TCM, has fluctuated over the years. After nearly 13 years of testing activities, we’re seeing a significant shift towards greater demand for information from industries considering using the available technology in their projects, although climate issues might not rank as high on the agenda for politicians and the general public. Our biggest challenge this year is therefore maintaining a high level of awareness among the Norwegian public about the importance of CCS and TCM’s significant contributions. We have a solid plan for that.”
”If you were to give a colleague a flower, who would it be—and why?”
”A colorful sunflower goes to Jorunn Hovda in Finance & Administration. She’s a positive person who takes responsibility and always goes the extra mile to get things done. The Crown Prince’s visit is just one of many examples of the “invisible” work she carried out that was crucial to making the event a success.”
Name: Liv Lønne Dille (56)
Marital Status: Married to Ola Kristian
From: Stabbestad in Kragerø, Norway
Job: Communications Manager at TCM / Senior Communications Advisor at Gassnova
Education: Agronomist from the Norwegian College of Agriculture (now NBMU), and a Master’s degree in Communication, Information, and Management from BI Norwegian Business School
Work Experience: Senior Communications Advisor at TCM (30%) from August 2023 to present and at Gassnova (March 2007 to present). Communications Coordinator at NBMU (2004–2007). Head of Information at the Norwegian Gene Bank for Domestic Animals (2001–2006). Special Advisor at the Norwegian Fur Breeders’ Association (1992–2001)
Good at: Developing ideas, planning, and most importantly, executing projects
Cannot stand: When nothing is happening around me
Hobby: Gardening, hiking in the woods and mountains with my husband and dog
Dreams of: A society with net-zero carbon emissions and rich biodiversity
”How do you recharge after a long day at work?”
”Walking our energetic Border Terrier gives me both exercise and mental clarity. Afterward, there’s little that beats the feeling of putting my hands in the soil in the garden or taking in the smell of freshly baked bread in the kitchen. Baking is great therapy, and it tastes good and spreads joy. Liv’s loaf has a good reputation among friends and family.”