Norwegian Hydrogen Acquires Aker Horizons' Green Hydrogen Project in Rjukan
Key Ideas
- Norwegian Hydrogen acquires Aker Horizons' Rjukan project, planning a 25 MW plant with further expansion possibilities.
- The project includes an existing long-term PPA with Tinn Energi for access to renewable energy.
- Norwegian Hydrogen partners with Nel for a pressurized alkaline electrolysis plant to produce green hydrogen for various sectors.
- The company aims to create a sustainable value chain for green hydrogen in the Nordics through this acquisition.
Norwegian Hydrogen has taken over Aker Horizons' hydrogen project in Rjukan, Norway, with plans to build a 25 MW plant that can be further expanded. The acquisition includes a long-term power purchase agreement with Tinn Energi, ensuring access to renewable energy. Norwegian Hydrogen also signed a letter of intent with Nel for the delivery of an electrolysis plant to produce green hydrogen. The Rjukan facility is set to generate approximately nine tonnes per day of green hydrogen, catering to industries, shipping, and mobility sectors. This move aligns with Norwegian Hydrogen's goal of establishing a sustainable and competitive green hydrogen value chain in the Nordics, complementing its existing operations in Norway and Denmark.