Karmsund Hydrogen—owned by Norwegian Hydrogen, Sigma, and Karmsund Group—is partnering with HydePoint to build a green H₂ facility in Karmsund, aimed at cutting emissions in local industry. The facility will be located at Karmsund Group’s Service Base, offering direct access to H₂ users in the maritime and onshore sectors.

The project plans to produce more than 3,000 tpy based on 20-MW installed electrolysis capacity.

“As a local company with strong roots in the business community here, we’re proud to take a concrete step toward establishing H₂ production in Haugalandet,” said Marie Aanensen, Chair of the Board at Karmsund Hydrogen. “This project lays the foundation for new green value chains and helps safeguard the competitiveness of our industries in a low-emission future.”

The initiative is directly based on the needs of local industry and reflects a strong regional ambition to reduce emissions and support sustainable growth. By offering locally produced green H₂, the project will enable the decarbonization of key industrial sectors and strengthen the region’s maritime industry through clean fuel solutions.

“This project shows how strong industrial partnerships can lead to real emission reductions,” said Jens Berge, CEO of Norwegian Hydrogen. “Haugalandet has the right conditions to become a hub for green industry, and we’re pleased to be part of a collaboration that turns ambition into concrete action.”

Floating and flexible H₂ production. HydePoint brings specialized technology and experience in maritime H₂ production. Their solution integrates a barge system with onshore infrastructure, enabling modular and flexible deployment of H₂ capacity. This allows production to scale with demand while staying close to end users.

“We’re excited to bring our maritime H₂ production technology into this collaboration,” said Elin Steinsland, CEO of HydePoint. “Together, we aim to deliver a standardized, modular and scalable solution that supports decarbonization where it matters, close to the user.”

Targeting the first production in 2028. The project will follow a structured development process, targeting the first H₂ deliveries in 2028. The project partners are already in active dialogue with industrial and maritime customers, ensuring the production is tailored to real, local demand. This close engagement is key to building viable offtake agreements and supporting long-term decarbonization across sectors.

With strong local ownership, technical expertise, and close collaboration across sectors, the project is positioned to become a reference for clean energy innovation in coastal environments.