Norsk Hydro ASA is a global, fully integrated aluminum and energy company headquartered in Oslo, Norway. The company's business model encompasses the entire aluminum value chain, allowing it to capture margins from raw material extraction to finished products while leveraging its own renewable energy resources. Norsk Hydro's operations are divided into several key segments. The Extrusions segment, which accounts for approximately 42% of total revenue, provides advanced aluminum profiles and solutions for industries such as automotive (particularly electric vehicles), building and construction, and electronics. The Aluminum Metal and Metal Markets segments contribute around 35% of revenue, focusing on primary aluminum production, value-added alloys, and metal trading. The Bauxite & Alumina segment covers the upstream mining of bauxite and refining of alumina, primarily centered around its operations in Brazil. Additionally, the Energy segment (roughly 8% of revenue) manages hydropower stations in Norway and develops renewable energy projects, supplying internal operations and selling surplus power to the market. Geographically, the company has a significant footprint in Europe and the Americas, with a workforce of over 32,000 employees across more than 40 countries. Norsk Hydro distinguishes itself through its vertical integration and its focus on utilizing renewable energy and increasing its recycling capabilities to reduce carbon emissions in its aluminum production.
