Norsk Hydro

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS and Varberg Energi have signed a pilot hybrid power purchase agreement under which Varberg Energi will supply 10 GWh of electricity in SE3 over an 18-month period, using power from its own wind and solar … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Alunorte has begun ramping up alumina production after Brazil’s oil, natural gas and biofuels regulator ANP approved the refinery to act as a self-importer of gas and the company reached a temporary agreement with its gas supplier CELBA … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Alunorte has reduced alumina production to 50 percent after being notified by its natural gas supplier, CELBA, part of the New Fortress Group, of disruptions to gas availability at Barcarena, Brazil, where LNG is supplied through a floating … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro and Mercedes-Benz are expanding their partnership to increase the use of recycled and low-carbon aluminium across Europe, with the goal of cutting emissions and strengthening more resilient value chains. Mercedes-Benz will become the first automotive company in … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energy and Eviny Fornybar have signed a power purchase agreement covering 0.5 TWh of renewable electricity per year from 2031 to 2040. The agreement totals 5 TWh, with power to be delivered in Norway’s NO5 price area. … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Slovalco has reached an agreement with the Slovak government that establishes the framework for restarting 75,000 tonnes of curtailed primary aluminium capacity, subject to European Commission approval of Slovakia’s updated indirect carbon cost compensation scheme. The company, which … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) The Brazil-Norway Biodiversity Research Consortium has launched Amazon Forest: Biodiversity and Forest Restoration in Paragominas, a new book presenting findings from more than a decade of research on biodiversity and forest restoration in the Amazon rainforest. The publication … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro has signed long-term power purchase agreements with Statkraft to secure 12.3 TWh of renewable electricity over a ten-year period for its aluminium production operations in Norway. The contracts provide stable and competitive energy supply across key … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Norsk Hydro has reduced CO₂ emissions by up to 35 percent on a key European shipping route by upgrading two cargo vessels, Trans Sol and Trans Hav, with advanced energy-efficient technologies. The improvements include wind-assisted propulsion, solar power, … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has donated more than 10,000 pieces of flame-retardant protective clothing to Ukrainian fire and rescue services during 2024 and 2025 through a collaboration with Sogn Vekst and the humanitarian organisation Norwegian Ukrainian Fire and Ambulance Support. The … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro and the Nobel Peace Center unveiled the Peace Bench at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, highlighting the importance of dialogue in addressing climate challenges. Made with aluminium sourced from Hydro’s operations in Pará and designed by Snøhetta, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro’s Corridor program, launched in 2024, has welcomed three new partners – Belterra Agroflorestas, Mitsui & Co., and Mitsui Foundation – during New York Climate Week 2025. The initiative, co-led by Hydro, Mercedes-Benz, and NGOs such as IPAM … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro’s Alunorte refinery in Pará has spent BRL 1.3 billion to switch from fuel oil to natural gas—via an FSRU at Barcarena—across its steam and calciner units, cutting 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually. This initiative underpins Hydro’s broader … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has entered into a partnership with the Norwegian Red Cross, aiming to support a just transition and provide emergency relief globally. The partnership will focus on strengthening local communities, promoting equal opportunities, and supporting disaster preparedness. Hydro … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro is showcasing its “R100 Project” at Milan Design Week 2025, where five innovative design objects will be created entirely from post-consumer recycled aluminium sourced within a 100-kilometer radius. This initiative, a natural progression from the 2024 launch … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has unveiled plans to invest in a new wire rod casthouse at its Karmøy aluminium smelter in Norway, aiming to supply aluminium for Europe’s critical energy infrastructure. With a production capacity of 110,000 tonnes per year, the … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro has initiated construction on its new recycling plant in Torija, Spain, with an investment of EUR 180 million. The facility, part of Hydro’s expansive European recycling portfolio, is designed to improve the efficiency and sustainability of aluminium … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement with NTE to secure 660 GWh of renewable energy for the period from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. This contract is a key component of … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro’s Alumetal recycling plant in Kety, Poland, will enhance its sustainability by installing solar panels to generate 1,000 MWh of renewable electricity annually, set to be operational by mid-2025. The EUR 870,000 investment is part of Hydro’s broader … Read the full press release →

(IN BRIEF) Hydro Energi AS has signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Skellefteå Kraft AB to supply 2 TWh of renewable energy to Hydro’s Norwegian aluminium plants from 2025 to 2032. This agreement supports Hydro’s efforts to produce … Read the full press release →