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Norbert Grech
Speaker · DTF 2026Panel · Day 1

Norbert
Grech.

EOPSA Board Member, Senior Manager Transport Malta
Biography

‘The three key elements in motivation are intensity, direction, and persistence: Intensity: It describes how hard a

person tries. This is the element most of us focus on when we talk about motivation.’

Have studied hard both in Malta and in UK, which is illustrated in my professional colourful experience, with my

expertise in technical, engineering, operations & management highlights all my achievements, holding a

Foundation Technical & Engineering Diploma, Management Diploma from the University of Henley Reading UK

and an MMBA in Understanding Petroleum Dynamics from EuroMoney London UK. Lately I have achieved a

Certificate of Course Completion in International Law from the European Institute of Leadership & Management

Ireland Dublin.

Working in the public sector and in the local industry, has taught me so much and have built a good report and

network with many professional people from various sectors.

Starting in 2000 in a worldwide semiconductor organization, STMicroelectronics and spent slightly more than a

decade exploring and funnelling in my mind hydrogen . In 2013 jog down to a Ministry at Government of

Malta with most remarkable milestones were HOGs’ events logistics organisation, nonetheless, CHOGM 2015,

Valletta Summit 2015, Malta Maritime Summit 2016&2018 and several policies creations.

Lately, my personal milestones, 2017 and 2022, where in 2017 I have Establish and Implementing and

Development of the National Traffic Control Centre, being proactive in legislation, to Implement the created

methodologies. (Budgeting, Business Development) In 2022, Project Management, Coordination of the

Implementation of the HVSC Project, Onshore Power Supply, and development of the electricity infrastructure required for

cruise liners. (Establish operations & management to the ship-to-shore unit). In 2024, Board Member within the

European Onshore Power Supply Association – mentoring the association mission to exchange, share the shore power, experience and knowledge

The session13 October · 11:15 – 11:45 · Breakout Room A
Panel

Shore Power Expansion: Aligning Grid Capacity, Port Demand and Vessel Needs

Shore power is scaling faster than grid readiness. This session examines how ports, utilities, and vessel operators align capacity, demand, and timelines to avoid bottlenecks. It addresses peak load challenges, infrastructure planning, and cost allocation, providing practical insight into coordinating systems for reliable and scalable deployment.

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