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Hydro signs new long-term power contract with Hafslund

Hydro Energi AS and Hafslund Kraft AS have signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) for an aggregated supply of 1.75 TWh in the period from 2036 to 2040. This marks the eighth PPA entered by Hafslund and Hydro since 2020, totaling up to 10 TWh of contracted volumes.

CEO of Hafslund Kraft Kristin Lian and EVP Hydro Energy Kari Ekelund Thørud. In the background is an image of the electrolysis halls at Hydro's aluminium smelter in Sunndal. (Photo: Anders Vindegg / Hydro)
CEO of Hafslund Kraft Kristin Lian and Executive Vice President in Hydro Energy Kari Ekelund Thørud. In the background is an image of the electrolysis halls at Hydro's aluminium smelter in Sunndal, located in electricity price area NO3. (Photo: Anders Vindegg / Hydro)

The contract secures an annual supply of 350 GWh over a 5 year period. The power from Hafslund will be delivered in Norwegian electricity price area NO3.

“This agreement is an important step in securing parts of Hydro’s power demand and enables further development of our aluminium plants in Norway, including investments in new technology. We are very pleased to have Hafslund as a partner, helping Norwegian industry continue to lead the way in low-carbon products and solutions,” says Kari Thørud, Executive Vice President of Hydro Energy.

Based on renewable energy, Hydro can produce aluminium in Norway with a carbon footprint about 75 percent less than the global average. Renewable energy is key for Hydro to succeed with its technology roadmap towards zero emissions by 2050.

Hydro is actively pursuing a range of available sourcing options to meet the demand for renewable power going forward. In addition to long-term contracts with counterparts like Hafslund, Hydro is actively developing new renewable power projects as well as upgrading assets in its own captive renewable energy portfolio.

About Hafslund

Hafslund is Norway’s second-largest power producer. The group wholly or partially owns 83 hydropower plants and three wind power plants with a total production of 22 TWh, enough electricity to supply more than 3 million people. In addition, Hafslund delivers 1.9 TWh of district heating to 400,000 people and businesses in Oslo and have 900,000 grid customers through its ownership in Elvia. www.hafslund.no

About Hydro

Hydro is a leading aluminium and renewable energy company committed to a sustainable future. Hydro’s purpose is to create more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways.

Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses, creating a safe and secure workplace for its 32,000 employees in more than 40 countries. www.hydro.com

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