Norsk Hydro ASA (OTCMKTS:NHYDY) is a global integrated aluminum and renewable energy company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. Established in 1905, the firm operates across the full aluminum value chain, from bauxite extraction and alumina refining to primary aluminum production, extrusion, and rolled products. Norsk Hydro’s renewable energy segment provides hydropower and wind power to its own aluminum operations as well as external customers, underscoring the company’s commitment to low-carbon production.
The company’s aluminum portfolio includes primary metal, rolled products for packaging and automotive industries, and extruded solutions for construction, transportation, and consumer goods. Hydro’s Building Systems division offers sustainable architectural solutions for facades, roofs, and interior applications. Through its Technology & Renewable Energy unit, the group invests in research and development of advanced smelting technologies and digital solutions to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Norsk Hydro maintains a strong global footprint, with production facilities and sales offices in Europe, North and South America, Asia, and Africa. Major bauxite mining and alumina refining operations are located in Brazil and Australia, while primary aluminum smelters are spread across Norway, Germany, and Qatar. The company also operates hydropower plants in Norway and Brazil, ensuring a significant share of renewable electricity in its energy mix.
Under the leadership of CEO Hilde Merete Aasheim and Chairman Olav Fjell, Norsk Hydro pursues a strategy centered on sustainable growth, circularity, and digital transformation. The board and executive management emphasize safety, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. With a long history of innovation and a clear focus on decarbonization, Norsk Hydro aims to deliver reliable, low-carbon aluminum products to customers worldwide while advancing its sustainability agenda.
