Norway is a global leader in the hydrogen value chain and is strongly committed to creating a competitive low-carbon and renewable fuels economy, in a way that is both sustainable and safe.
Building a thriving industry on tremendous strengths
Norway utilises its natural advantages and 100+ years of experience producing renewable energy and clean hydrogen to enable the hydrogen economy and low-carbon society globally.
Norway uses multiple renewable energy sources to produce clean green hydrogen through electrolysis. Norway also produces clean blue hydrogen and ammonia from natural gas combined with carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Norway has produced and utilised hydrogen for nearly a century. Norway has expertise in electrolysers, storage and distribution technologies, as well as in safety-related technology and CCS solutions.
Norway has been operating a natural gas grid to Europe since the 1980s and is a partner in the European Hydrogen Backbone initiative for new hydrogen infrastructure. Norway is also working to develop and operationalise hydrogen corridors to supply maritime and heavy truck transport.
With the current level of energy feedstock, Norway will have an excess supply of clean hydrogen and its exports will support decarbonisation of various emitters in Europe and globally.
Norwegian stakeholders work systematically to improve the safety and reliability of hydrogen solutions and infrastructure.
Advantages beyond expertise and technology
Norway offers more than advanced technologies, ultra-high health and safety standards, and world-class services. It has a number of unique advantages for business, too.
Electricity generation in Norway is based nearly 100% on renewable energy sources. In 2023, an impressive 89% of Norway’s electricity was produced from hydropower and 9% from wind power (source: Norway - Countries & Regions - IEA).
Thanks to its stability, digitalised society, world-class infrastructure and strong economy, Norway is a great place to do business. In the World Bank’s latest ranking, Norway ranked no. 4 in Europe for Ease of Doing Business (source: Doing Business 2020).
Norway is no. 2 in the world on the Human Development Index (source: Country Insights | Human Development Reports). The country offers a high standard of living, excellent healthcare and education, good work-life balance, public safety and a clean environment.
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Ivar-Jo Baunbæk Theien
Senior Business Developer in hydrogen, ammonia and CCUS, Innovation Norway
