Hydro Energi and Statkraft have signed a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) securing an annual electricity supply of 876 GWh from 2031 to 2040. The agreement will provide Hydro with around 8.8 TWh of power during the contract period, with deliveries planned in Norway’s electricity price area...
The future of Bell Bay Aluminium smelter in Tasmania remains dependent on the outcome of negotiations over its electricity supply agreement. Federal Industry Minister of Australia Tim Ayres has stopped short of committing federal funding similar to the support extended to the Tomago aluminium...
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India’s green energy transition is reaching a turning point, with private powerhouses Greenko, Adani Green Energy, and JSW Energy racing to lead the charge. These giants are now at the heart of the country’s bold push into pumped storage hydropower pipeline (PSH), an essential pillar in India’s...
Amid challenging market headwinds, Hydro has announced the permanent closure of its Birtley extrusion plant in the United Kingdom. The Norwegian aluminium giant cited a sharp drop in demand and tightening recycling margins across the downstream aluminium sector as key drivers behind the decision....
Rjukan is set to witness the upgrade of the hydropower production initiated by Hydro, a leading aluminium and renewable energy company. For the upgrade, the firm is initiating an impact assessment, which further includes submitting a new application for setting up a new hydropower plant. Image...
Officially going ex-dividend as of May 12, 2025, Norsk Hydro ASA has plans for a payout of NOK 2.25 per share for the financial year 2024. The action of the global behemoth offers a window into the financial fortitude of one of the most vertically integrated aluminium companies amid ongoing global...
Hydro is putting urban mining in the spotlight as an official supporter of the 19th International Architecture Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia. At the exhibition, Hydro is featuring two collaborative projects made with 100 per cent recycled post-consumer aluminium, Hydro CIRCAL 100R, one of...
On May 8, 2025, Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, announced the closure of two of its extrusion sites in the United Kingdom (UK) and France. Decreased demand and subdued recycling margins in the downstream aluminium market are the major causes behind the site closures....
Hydro has reportedly announced the first quarter results of 2025 where it has shown positive effects of alumina and all-aluminium prices on its financial performance during the period. However, higher raw material costs, lower extrusion volumes and margins, and lower alumina sales volumes have...
A new sustainability partnership has emerged recently! Hydro, an aluminium and renewable energy-based company, has signed a long-term offtake agreement with NKT, a power cable solution provider of wire rods for power cables. This agreement has been struck for ramping up the production to meet the...
Hydro and Nemak, the two old allies, have reportedly formed another strategic partnership to develop low-carbon aluminium casting products for the automotive industry to decarbonise the car manufacturing sector and help automakers reach their sustainability goals. What goes into producing the new...
In an insightful conversation with Hanne Simensen, Executive Vice President, Hydro Aluminium Metal, published in AL Circle's latest e-Magazine ' LeaderSpeak 2025 '. In a candid discussion, Ms Simensen offered a comprehensive perspective on the evolving aluminium landscape, emphasising the impact of...
Norwegian industrial leader Hydro and shipping company Wilson ASA are setting a new standard in energy-efficient logistics with the launch of the "Wilson Eyde." Named in honour of Sam Eyde, the pioneering industrialist who founded Hydro and was instrumental in launching Norway's hydropower-based...
Designers Sabine Marcelis and Daniel Rybakken are among the talents showcasing aluminium-based furniture and home decor at Hydro's R100 exhibition during Milan Design Week 2025. Organised by the aluminium and renewable energy company Hydro, the exhibition was built entirely from 100 per cent...
Hydro, a leading aluminium and renewable energy company, is making a major investment in a new wire rod cast house at its aluminium smelter in Karmøy, Norway. Set to begin production in 2028, the facility will supply aluminium critical for Europe’s energy infrastructure. “This investment will...
On Monday, March 17, Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company Norsk Hydro held a groundbreaking ceremony for its cutting-edge recycling plant in Torija, Spain. The EUR 180 million project is a key part of Hydro's circular economy strategy, focused on using more post-consumer scrap. It also...
The flagship of the Oslo Sauna Association’s fleet of floating saunas features an innovative façade made of recycled aluminium from Hydro. It has now won recognition as one of the world’s top hotspots in TIME’s annual travel guide. Image source: Hydro ‘ Trosten ’ is the association’s largest and...
Hydro Energi AS has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with NTE, securing a total delivery of 660 GWh of electricity from 2027 to 2029. This agreement will contribute to Hydro Energi's overall power portfolio, which includes 9.4 TWh of annual captive power production and a...
Founded in 2006, Sonoma-based Vode Lighting is set to become the first company in North America to integrate Hydro CIRCAL into its products. By adopting low-carbon recycled aluminium produced domestically, Vode Lighting will reduce emissions, enhance supply chain resilience, and contribute to a...
China's National Energy Administration has released statistics on power generation and clean energy power generation in 2024, and the transition is impressive. China's aluminium industry is gaining a huge advantage when it comes to moving to clean energy. We are all familiar with the success story...
