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Luxcara and GreenH take final investment decision (FID) on Bodø Hydrogen Project, a green hydrogen facility in northern Norway. The project received NOK 129 million ($11.4 million) in funding from Enova, part of Norway’s Ministry of Climate and Environment. This funding is a major step forward for renewable energy in Europe.
Facility Details and Production Capacity
The facility, located in Langstranda, Bodø, will initially have a 20MW electrolyser. It will produce up to 3,100 tonnes of green hydrogen per year. A second phase will add a 10MW electrolyser, increasing production to 4,800 tonnes annually. Hydrogen from the plant will fuel ferries operated by Torghatten Nord on the Vestfjorden route.
Importance of the Vestfjorden Ferry Route
The Vestfjorden connection is a 3.5-hour ferry route linking mainland Norway with the Lofoten Islands. This route is vital for residents and tourists. Two new ferries, each 117 meters long, will join the route in 2026. They can carry 120 cars and almost 600 passengers. The ferries will run on hydrogen for 85% of operations, with biofuels used for the rest. Torghatten Nord has a NOK 4.9 billion ($436 million) contract to operate the service.
Key Strengths of the Project
Halvor Nessen, Investment Manager at Luxcara, emphasized the project’s strengths. “The Bodø project has all the key elements needed for success: a strong team, local demand from Torghatten Nord, and access to affordable renewable power,” he said. Norway’s hydropower system will supply clean energy for hydrogen production.
Additional Benefits and Byproducts
The project will also use byproducts from hydrogen production. Waste heat and oxygen could be sold to nearby industries, improving efficiency and economic value.
Future Outlook
GreenH CEO Morten Solberg Watle is confident in the project’s progress. “Construction of the hydrogen facility in Bodø is moving ahead quickly. This facility will be the first of its kind in Northern Europe and a major step for green hydrogen in Europe,” he said. The facility will supply pressurized green hydrogen directly to ships, a world-first innovation.
