Norway Secures 195 MW Grid Access for Green Hydrogen Plant

Norway is building one of Europe's largest green hydrogen production facilities, and it just cleared a crucial hurdle that brings clean maritime fuel closer to reality.

Gen2 Energy secured 195 megawatts of grid access for its Mosjøen facility, marking a turning point for Norway's renewable energy goals. The reservation gives the company the predictability needed to move toward final construction approval over the next few years.

Once operational, the plant will produce up to 30 tonnes of liquefied green hydrogen every single day. That's enough clean fuel to power cargo ships, ferries, and industrial operations without burning a drop of fossil fuel.

The maritime sector has long struggled to find realistic alternatives to diesel and bunker fuel. Ships can't run on batteries alone for long ocean journeys, making hydrogen one of the few viable solutions for cutting emissions at sea.

CEO Lena Halvari emphasized the urgency. "To succeed in reducing emissions in the maritime sector, green hydrogen must be made available at scale," she said. "The capacity reservation at Nesbruket is an important step in that direction."

Gen2 Energy already operates projects totaling 995 megawatts across Norway, building what the company calls a complete hydrogen value chain. The Mosjøen facility represents the company's most ambitious project yet, with room to scale production as demand grows.

The Ripple Effect

This plant won't just clean up shipping lanes. It's creating local jobs during construction and permanent positions once operational, bringing economic opportunity to the Mosjøen region.

The facility received strong backing from Mosjøen og Omegn Næringsselskap and Vefsn municipality, showing how local governments are investing in their communities' green futures. Gen2 is also collaborating with regional developers like Linea and Helgeland Kraft to maximize the project's impact.

Norway's success is inspiring similar projects across Europe. Germany recently announced new electrolyzer manufacturing facilities, while the global hydrogen pipeline has surpassed 1,500 projects worldwide.

The energy transition isn't just happening anymore—it's accelerating, with Norway leading the charge on making clean fuel available where it's needed most.