Norsk Hydro ASA, a company founded in Oslo, Norway, in 1905, operates globally... Norsk Hydro ASA, a company founded in Oslo, Norway, in 1905, operates globally across the entire aluminum value chain, from raw material extraction to advanced product manufacturing, and is also involved in energy generation. Its operations are divided into several key segments: Bauxite & Alumina: This division is responsible for bauxite mining, the subsequent production of alumina, and its commercial distribution. Aluminium Metal: Concentrates on the primary production of aluminum, meticulously casting it into various forms such as extrusion ingots, foundry alloys, and both sheet and standard ingots. Metal Markets: Sells products originating from the company's primary metal facilities, manages its own recycling operations, and participates in both physical and financial metal trading. Extrusions: Delivers specialized aluminum profiles, sophisticated building systems, and precision tubing. These offerings cater to critical sectors like construction, automotive manufacturing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), while also operating recycling centers. Energy: Manages energy trading and wholesale activities in Brazil, oversees energy procurement, operates power generation facilities in Norway, and actively develops renewable energy sources such as wind, solar, battery storage, and hydrogen technologies.
