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Made in Pará, Returned to Pará: Hydro’s Peace Bench Becomes Lasting Symbol of Climate Cooperation at COP30

PRESS RELEASE -- 11, November 2025

(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

Hydro’s Corridor program expands with new partners to advance inclusive growth and biodiversity protection in the Brazilian Amazon

PRESS RELEASE -- 25, September 2025

(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

Hydro’s Alunorte Refinery Achieves 1.4 Million-Tonne Annual Emissions Reduction Through Gas, Electric Boilers, and Renewables

PRESS RELEASE -- 19, June 2025

(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

Hydro and Norwegian Red Cross Join Forces to Strengthen Communities and Provide Emergency Relief Worldwide

PRESS RELEASE -- 13, May 2025

(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

Hydro Unveils R100 Project at Milan Design Week: Revolutionizing Recycled Aluminium with Local, Low-Emission Production

PRESS RELEASE -- 8, April 2025

(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

Hydro to Bolster European Energy Networks with New Wire Rod Casthouse in Karmøy

PRESS RELEASE -- 21, March 2025

(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

Hydro Launches EUR 180 Million Recycling Plant in Torija to Transform European Aluminium Circularity

PRESS RELEASE -- 18, March 2025

(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

Hydro Energi Locks in 660 GWh Renewable Power Deal with NTE to Boost Low-Carbon Aluminium Production

PRESS RELEASE -- 10, March 2025

(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