Norway Builds Nordic's First Liquid Green Hydrogen Plant
A Norwegian town is building the Nordic region's first liquid green hydrogen plant, capable of producing 10 tonnes of clean fuel daily for ships and industry. The project has backing from the EU and is set to start delivering emissions-free energy by 2028.
The Nordic region is about to get its first liquid green hydrogen production facility, and it's powered entirely by renewable energy.
Australian engineering firm Worley has been selected to design the groundbreaking plant in Rjukan, Norway. Norwegian Hydrogen AS is leading the 25-megawatt facility, which will produce clean fuel for industrial operations and shipping companies looking to cut their carbon footprint.
The plant will use advanced technology to convert locally sourced renewable electricity into up to 10 tonnes of liquid hydrogen every day. That's enough clean fuel to power multiple industrial operations while producing zero emissions at the point of use.
Construction is expected to begin later this year, with full operations starting in 2028. The facility has already secured its first customer: logistics company Samskip has signed on to use the hydrogen for shipping, and more buyers are expected to follow.
The project, called RjukanLH2, runs on renewable electricity provided through a partnership with local energy company Tinn Energi. This ensures the entire production process stays truly green from start to finish.
The plant's modular design means it can be expanded in the future as demand for clean fuel grows. This forward-thinking approach gives the facility room to scale up without requiring a complete redesign.
The Ripple Effect
This project represents more than just one facility. It's attracting serious financial backing from the European Union Innovation Fund, the EU Hydrogen Bank, and Innovation Norway, signaling strong institutional support for clean energy infrastructure across the region.
The success of this plant could spark similar projects throughout Scandinavia and beyond. As shipping and industrial sectors face increasing pressure to reduce emissions, liquid hydrogen offers a practical solution that's finally becoming commercially viable.
By proving the technology works at scale in Norway's challenging climate, this facility could become a model for other northern regions looking to transition away from fossil fuels. The knowledge gained here will help make future plants easier and cheaper to build.
With major logistics companies already lining up as customers, the market for green hydrogen is clearly ready to move from theory to reality.
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