25MW Norwegian liquid hydrogen project selects FEED partner

Worley Rosenberg has been contracted for front-end engineering design (FEED) work on Norwegian Hydrogen’s 25MW liquid green hydrogen project, with an option to also undertake engineering, procurement, and construction.

The FEED for the 10 tonne-per-day Rjukan facility will cover integrating Nel’s pressurised electrolyser stacks with a hydrogen liquification unit ahead of moving into construction.

Norwegian’s took final investment decision on the plant in 2025 after acquiring it from the now liquidated developer Aker Horizons. The company expects to begin commercial operations in 2027.

Worley’s work will include equipment and infrastructure related to power supply, water connection, and hydrogen delivery.

In parallel with the FEED, Worely has said it will develop an EPC execution plan, with the EPC phase expected to start later this year.

A portion of liquid hydrogen from Rjukan is earmarked to fuel two 135-metre hydrogen-powered being launched by Dutch logistics company Samskip.

While the region is increasingly tapped for its low-cost renewable energy potential in producing green hydrogen, Rjukan would represent its first liquid-focused facility.

Liquid hydrogen offers efficiency advantages over carriers like ammonia, but the need for cryogenic transportation systems increases logistics complexity and costs.

Advanced insulation is required to prevent temperatures above 253 °C, which result in losses due to boil-off gas.