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Hal Oskarsson | |
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| Born | Akureyri, Iceland |
| Nationality | Icelandic |
| Education | University of Iceland |
| Occupation(s) | Founder, Engineer |
| Known for | Founding Carbon Iceland |
Hal Oskarsson (Hallgrímur Óskarsson in his native language, Icelandic) is the founder and Chairman of Carbon Iceland, a company specializing in point-source CO2 capturing technology to mitigate industrial emissions and produce renewable fuel.[1][2] The company was founded in 2020 and has partnered with Siemens Energy and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for its production plant in Iceland that aims to start production in 2028.[3]
Early Life and Education
Hal graduated from the University of Iceland with a degree in industrial engineering. Before founding Carbon Iceland, he worked for over a decade as an independent consultant for Icelandic businesses and organizations. [4] In his younger years, Hal pursued a passion for music composition. He has composed and published music for various artists in Iceland and occasionally for artists in Scandinavia and Northern Europe. Hal has also participated in international music competitions, including the Eurovision Song Contest, and is the composer of the 2003 official entry for Iceland, Open Your Heart. [5] [6]
References
- ^ "Fanga CO2 og framleiða eldsneyti". Viðskiptablaðið. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Event: Climate Change Causes and Consequences". University of Iceland. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Fanga losun frá stóriðju og nýta í eldsneyti". Morgunblaðið. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Hal Oskarsson Biography". Carbon Iceland. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Eurovision 2003 Participants". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
- ^ "Birgitta Haukdal: Iceland Eurovision Entry 2003". Eurovision.tv. Retrieved 5 January 2025.
External Links
- [Carbon Iceland Website](https://carboniceland.is)