Through the state-owned enterprise Enova, the government provides NOK 669 million for five hydrogen production plants along the coast of Norway. In addition, NOK 451.3 million will be given to seven boats that will use hydrogen and ammonia as fuel. – If we succeed here, Norway will strengthen its position as a driving force for emission-free solutions in shipping, says CEO Nils Kristian Nakstad in Enova. Enova director Nils Kristian Nakstad believes Norway will be a driving force for emission-free solutions in shipping. Photo: Hedvig Bjørgum Important to achieve climate goals Enova is a state-owned enterprise that supports an environmentally friendly restructuring of energy use and energy production in Norway. They now believe that hydrogen production will be important for achieving Norwegian climate goals. – Hydrogen is a great opportunity for Norway, and Enova’s allocations enable further and necessary technology development, says Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide (Labor). Barth Eide believes that Norway, as an energy and shipping nation, has good conditions for leading the way in technology development for the green transition. – Hydrogen and green maritime industry are two of seven priority areas in the roadmap for a green industrial boost that the government is launching today. Enova’s support of more than one billion kroner for five hydrogen hubs and seven hydrogen-powered ships supports this green industrial promise, says Espen Barth Eide. Minister of Climate and Environment Espen Barth Eide believes hydrogen will be important for achieving Norwegian climate goals in the future. Photo: Christopher Isachsen Sandøy / news Five production plants The five hydrogen production plants will be built in Glomfjord in Meløy municipality, Rørvik in Nærøysund municipality, Hitra, Florø and Kristiansand. – They want to establish an infrastructure that makes it possible for further technology development in the industry. The hubs will also be able to supply fuel to the hydrogen-powered vessels that Enova has supported, says Nils Kristian Nakstad in Enova. The company Trønderenergi will invest several hundred million kroner in Hitra. – Together with Statkraft, we focus on hydrogen production at Hitra. If we are to reduce emissions, the maritime sector must also switch to more climate-friendly fuel. We believe hydrogen is the best alternative now, says Executive Vice President Ståle Gjersvold in Trønderenergi. Here on Kråkøya by Rørvik in Trøndelag, Nord-Trøndelag E-verk will build a production plant for hydrogen. Photo: Espen Sandmo / news Seven boats receive support The seven boats that receive a total of 451.3 million in support are two tankers and two car carriers from Færder Tankers Norway. In addition to two container vessels from Ocean Infinity, and a bulk carrier from Thor Dahl Bulk. – These ships are among the first in the world to use hydrogen for propulsion. The hubs now supported by Enova will ensure that the fuel is available to them. In total, the hubs will have a capacity to deliver hydrogen to between 35 and 40 vessels, says Nakstad. Minister of Petroleum and Energy Terje Aasland (Labor Party) is pleased with the investment in hydrogen and ammonia that is presented today. – The government has significant ambitions related to the development of hydrogen. We want to help build a coherent value chain for hydrogen produced with no or low emissions. We have strengthened our work with hydrogen from day one. It is gratifying that there are a large number of hydrogen projects along the entire value chain under development throughout Norway. The green industrial promise to the government will further contribute to the development of hydrogen in Norway, Aasland believes. In December last year, Enova also distributed more than NOK 1 billion to three hydrogen projects. These projects also contribute to technology development and demonstration in the production and use of hydrogen. – It is now important that all parties learn from the technology development in these projects. Now Enova will follow technology and market developments closely in the future, says Nils Kristian Nakstad in Enova.
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Gives 1.1 billion to hydrogen production – news Trøndelag
