Hydro Launches Cutting-Edge Recycling Unit for Low-Carbon Aluminium Production in Norway

At its Årdal primary aluminium plant in Norway, Hydro has recently launched a new recycling unit with a total investment of EUR 86 million. The company aims to produce low-carbon aluminium by combining primary aluminium produced with renewable hydropower with up to 30% post-consumer aluminium scrap in their upgraded casting line.

The facility now produces Reduxa 3.0 aluminium with a carbon footprint of less than 3.0 kg CO2e/kg of the metal, which is significantly lower than the global average. This is thanks to the advanced technology and expertise of the team in Årdal, which allows customers to reduce their carbon footprint and work towards their climate goals.

With ongoing investments at the plant and recent upgrades, Hydro Årdal is well positioned to supply low-carbon aluminium to the European market for many years to come. The company’s commitment to becoming a net-zero aluminium producer by 2050 is reflected in its progress towards a 30% reduction in emissions by 2030 compared to 2018 levels. In addition to recycling post-consumer scrap, Hydro is also implementing carbon capture and storage initiatives and developing a new electrolysis process that could potentially eliminate CO2 emissions from primary aluminium production entirely.