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Norsk Hydro: Well positioned in declining markets, low-carbon aluminium gaining ground

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Friday, July 21, 2023

Demand for primary aluminium is declining in the short-term, while Chinese supply is returning, leading to the global primary balance weakening in recent months.

Key Points: 
  • Demand for primary aluminium is declining in the short-term, while Chinese supply is returning, leading to the global primary balance weakening in recent months.
  • A stronger market position through our greener aluminium product offering separates us from our peers and makes us attractive for partnerships,” says Aasheim.
  • A key pillar within the Hydro 2025 strategy to strengthen the position in low-carbon aluminium is recycling.
  • Hydro is gaining further ground on low-carbon aluminium, and achievements have been made across the value chain to meet the increasing demand for greener products.

Norsk Hydro: Unique position in a new reality

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

In a turbulent year, we benefitted from our strong cost position and our improvement efforts as well as from the high prices for aluminium and energy.

Key Points: 
  • In a turbulent year, we benefitted from our strong cost position and our improvement efforts as well as from the high prices for aluminium and energy.
  • First, we see a new geopolitical reality with increased rivalry between powers, weaker global institutions, a decline in trust and increased polarization within societies.
  • We continue to pursue our strategy to strengthen our position in low-carbon aluminium, as well as growing in new energy solutions.
  • On this basis, we believe Hydro has a unique position to create value in a new reality, developing industries that matter.

Norsk Hydro: First quarter 2022 - Strategic growth and record results

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

The Russian invasion of Ukraine, slower Chinese growth, global supply-chain shortages, high energy prices, and concerns around inflation continue to add uncertainty in the first quarter of 2022.

Key Points: 
  • The Russian invasion of Ukraine, slower Chinese growth, global supply-chain shortages, high energy prices, and concerns around inflation continue to add uncertainty in the first quarter of 2022.
  • Construction is planned to start in fourth quarter 2022, and operations will commence in fourth quarter 2023.
  • Nordic power prices were significantly higher compared to same quarter last year and relatively stable compared to the fourth quarter.
  • Compared to the fourth quarter 2021, Hydros adjusted EBITDA increased from NOK 9,011 million to NOK 11,165 million in the first quarter 2022.