ProgrammeDebate on

"Black Gold's Green Legacy": Opportunities arising from the restructuring of the European offshore oil and gas industry in the circular economy

Part II: ACTIONat the European Parliament

28 June 2017,17:00–19:30Meeting Room 6Q2, 1040, Brussels, Belgium

17:00-17:05

17:05-17:15

17:15-17:30

OPENING by Martin Siecker, President of INT section of European Economic and Social Committee

Introduction by MEP Margrete Auken

Video and presentation of the debate on 22June in EESC:

Mr Richard Adams, CCMI delegate, co-rapporteur of the opinion on "Shipbreaking and the recycling society"

17:30-17:35

17:35-17:50

Introduction by MEP Bart Staes

Mr Emilien Gasc, Circular Economy & Green Growth at DG ENV, European Commission

17:50-17:55

18:00-18:15

Introduction by MEP Pascal Durand

Mr Maik Schmahl, Maritime Safety at DG MOVE, European Commission

18:15-18:20

18:20-18:35

Introduction by Martin Siecker, President of INT section of European Economic and Social Committee

Mr. Petter A. HEIER, Chief Executive Officer at Grieg Green AS, Facilitating sustainable ship recycling

18:35-19:15 Open debate between floor, stakeholders and panel:Emilien Gasc, DG ENVIRONMENTMaik Schmahl, DG MOVEIngvild Jenssen, Shipbreaking PlatformPetter A. Heier, Grieg Green

Moderator: Martin Siecker, President of INT section of European Economic and Social Committee

19:15-19:25

19:25-19:30

Final report by Richard Adams, delegate of Consultative Commission on Industrial Change of European Economic and Social Committee

Conclusion by MEP Margrete Auken

19:30- Opening reception for exhibition “With Bare Hands”, Exhibition Space 1G, European Parliament

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