Norwegian Hydrogen's Green Hydrogen Plant in Rjukan: A Milestone in Nordic Expansion
Key Ideas
- Norwegian Hydrogen has made a final investment decision on its 25MW green hydrogen plant in Rjukan, Norway, with Nel providing the alkaline electrolyser system.
- The project includes a power purchase agreement with Tinn Energi to ensure a renewable electricity supply, aiming to start operations in 2027, possibly earlier.
- The company plans to secure offtake agreements across the Nordics, targeting customers in southern Norway and parts of Sweden, building on existing partnerships and agreements.
- CEOs are optimistic about the development, with Jens Berge highlighting the significance of the Rjukan facility for both Norwegian Hydrogen and its customers.
Norwegian Hydrogen has announced its final investment decision on a 25MW green hydrogen plant in Rjukan, Norway, a project acquired from Aker Horizons. The plant will feature a power purchase agreement with local utility Tinn Energi to guarantee a renewable electricity supply. Nel will supply the 25MW alkaline electrolyser system for the plant, with potential for future scale-up. While operations are scheduled for 2027, early-stage production may commence earlier. The company aims to establish offtake agreements across the Nordics, intending to provide green hydrogen to new and existing customers in southern Norway and parts of Sweden on competitive terms. Norwegian Hydrogen already supplies hydrogen to GreenIron in Stockholm and has a Memorandum of Understanding with Germany's Uniper. CEO Jens Berge expressed excitement about the project, emphasizing its importance for both the company and its customers.