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Norwegian developer GreenH has taken a final investment decision to build two state-backed green hydrogen facilities in Kristiansund and Slagentangen, marking a further step in Norway’s efforts to scale domestic hydrogen supply for the maritime sector.

Government Support And Technology Partnerships

The Oslo-based company said it had met the requirements set by government agency Enova, which is providing funding for both projects. The sites, which together will deploy more than 20MW of electrolysers supplied by Norwegian manufacturer Nel, form part of a wider state-supported programme to promote low-carbon fuels for shipping.

Project Details In Kristiansund And Slagentangen

In Kristiansund, GreenH plans to build the hydrogen production plant at the Vestbase industrial area, in partnership with supply chain firm NorSea Group. The facility aims to provide direct hydrogen bunkering services to offshore and maritime customers, reducing logistics and transport costs.

The Slagentangen project, located at Esso Norge’s terminal near Tønsberg and developed with Grieg Edge, targets annual output of around 20,000 tonnes of hydrogen and 100,000 tonnes of ammonia by 2027. These fuels are expected to serve regional shipping routes and contribute to decarbonising operations on the Oslofjord.

Nel To Supply Electrolysers

Nel confirmed that it has entered into agreements to supply the electrolysers for both sites, each with a minimum capacity of 10MW, though final specifications and delivery schedules are yet to be determined.

Earlier Bodø Project Strengthens GreenH Portfolio

The two FIDs follow GreenH’s earlier decision in January to proceed with its 20MW Bodø hydrogen plant in northern Norway, which is scheduled to start producing around 3,100 tonnes of hydrogen annually from 2026 under a 15-year supply contract with local ferry operators in Lofoten. Together, the three projects received a total of NKr391m ($38.7m) from Enova in late 2024.

Policy And Market Implications

Enova senior adviser Sigmund Ø Storset said the projects were helping the agency “make great strides” toward establishing hydrogen as a viable energy carrier for shipping in Norway.

For Norway, the projects highlight a shift from pilot schemes to early commercial deployment of green hydrogen, aligning with the government’s goal of building regional supply chains for maritime fuels. For investors and suppliers such as Nel, they signal growing domestic demand that could strengthen Norway’s position in the emerging European hydrogen market.