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- Nel ASA (NEL.OL) develops, manufactures, and markets hydrogen electrolyser technologies and hydrogen fueling solutions for the production, storage, distribution, and refueling of hydrogen. The company offers alkaline electrolysers under the Nel Hydrogen Electrolyser brand, including standardized modules such as the M series, H series, and A series for industrial-scale hydrogen production; proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolysers; integrated hydrogen fueling stations; and related hydrogen storage and compression systems. Nel ASA serves customers in renewable energy, green ammonia production, mobility, and industrial sectors, with operations spanning Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific, and other regions; the company was founded in 1927 and is headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
In recent developments, Nel ASA expanded its manufacturing capacity through the completion of a new electrolyser gigafactory in Herøya, Norway, in 2024, aimed at scaling up production to meet growing global demand for green hydrogen. The company secured significant contracts and partnerships, including a major supply agreement with a leading European energy firm for PEM electrolysers in 2025 and collaboration with Ørsted on hydrogen projects. Additionally, Nel ASA announced strategic investments in R&D for next-generation electrolyser efficiency and participated in funding rounds supporting hydrogen infrastructure expansions across Scandinavia and the United States.