Norsk e-Fuel: Lars Bjørn Larsen succeeds Karl Hauptmeier as CEO, who moves to Novera Energy

News Tank Transitions - Brussels - Appointment #459452 - Published on 03/11/26 at 15:43
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Lars Bjørn Larsen, CEO at Norsk e-Fuel, and Karl Hauptmeier, CEO at Novera Energy - ©  Norsk e-Fuel

Norsk e-Fuel has appointed Lars Bjørn Larsen as chief executive officer, effective 1 November 2026, the Oslo-based synthetic fuels developer announced on 2 November. He succeeds co-founder Karl Hauptmeier, who becomes CEO of Novera Energy, as that company announced on 28 October 2026.

Larsen has been General Manager of Norsk e-Fuel alongside Hauptmeier for the past four years. The two shared responsibility for leadership, commercial activities and project development. Hauptmeier stays on Norsk e-Fuel's board.

Founded in 2019, Norsk e-Fuel develops large-scale production sites in the Nordics to make sustainable aviation fuels from CO2 and water. Securing construction capital is expected to be a key priority as its projects mature.

Novera Energy was set up in 2026 by funds managed by Prime…

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Lars Bjørn Larsen, CEO at Norsk e-Fuel, and Karl Hauptmeier, CEO at Novera Energy - ©  Norsk e-Fuel

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