Norwegian Hydrogen awards FEED contract to Worley for RjukanLH₂ project

Norwegian Hydrogen has awarded the Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) contract, with an option for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), to Worley Rosenberg for our 35 MW RjukanLH₂ project. The award marks an important step toward realizing the Nordic region’s first industrial-scale liquid hydrogen production facility in Rjukan, Norway.

Jens Berge (Norwegian Hydrogen) and Nils Arne Hatleskog (Worley Rosenberg)

The facility will have a production capacity of up to 10 tonnes of liquid hydrogen per day with upscaling potential, using renewable electricity from the local grid. By combining pressurized alkaline electrolysis with on-site hydrogen liquefaction, the plant will supply clean fuel to the maritime and industrial sectors—two of the most challenging sectors to decarbonize.

RjukanLH2 is a landmark project, not just for Norwegian Hydrogen, but for the Nordic hydrogen industry as a whole. Securing a world-class FEED contractor with an EPC option is a critical step toward delivering clean liquid hydrogen at industrial scale.

Jens Berge, CEO of Norwegian Hydrogen

The FEED phase will develop the detailed design required to bring the project into execution. The scope includes process, mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation engineering, as well as integration of pre-selected technology packages for both the electrolyzer and the liquefaction unit. In parallel, Worley Rosenberg will prepare a full EPC execution plan, with the EPC phase planned to begin in the second half of 2026.

The project follows a modular design approach, enabling cost-efficient fabrication, transport, and installation while reducing on-site construction risks.

Entering the FEED phase is a major milestone for the RjukanLH2 project. The modular design approach and selected technology packages provide a strong foundation for cost-efficient execution and a robust EPC phase in the next stage

Andreas Wenaas Østigård, VP Projects of Norwegian Hydrogen

Strong project fundamentals

The project is supported by a solid commercial framework. Norwegian Hydrogen has secured an attractive Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Tinn Energi for renewable electricity sourced directly from the Rjukan grid, ensuring long-term price predictability and full traceability in line with the strictest EU requirements for green hydrogen.

On the offtake side, Samskip has committed to purchasing liquid hydrogen for zero-emission maritime and logistics operations, with more customers in the pipeline. Deliveries from the RjukanLH2 facility are expected to begin in 2028.

The project has received financial support from the EU Innovation Fund, the EU Hydrogen Bank, and Innovation Norway, highlighting its strategic importance for advancing Europe’s hydrogen economy.

The FEED work and subsequent project phases will be carried out from Worley Rosenberg’s Stavanger office, supported by the company’s global expertise centers in The Hague and India.

The RjukanLH2 project is co-funded by the EU Innovation Fund.
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