Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, creating a safe and secure workplace for our 34,000 employees in more than 140 locations and 40 countries.
Today, we own and operate various businesses and have investments with a base in sustainable industries. Hydro is through its businesses present in a broad range of market segments for aluminum, energy, metal recycling, renewables and batteries, offering a unique wealth of knowledge and competence.
Hydro is committed to leading the way towards a more sustainable future, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways.
Key facts
- Legal name: Norsk Hydro ASA
- Founded: 1905
- Business areas: Hydro Bauxite & Alumina, Hydro Aluminium Metal, Hydro Extrusions, Hydro Energy
- Number of employees: 30,000
- Company presence in around 40 countries worldwide
- President and CEO: Hilde Merete Aasheim
Key figures, 2020
- Revenue: NOK 138,818 million
- Underlying EBIT: NOK 6,051 million
- Net income from continuing operations: NOK 1,660 million
For more financial information, see Hydro's annual report 2020
Updated: February 23, 2021