Hydrogen is not dead - it’s just growing up
Take-away from H2 Conference Norway: Despite headwinds, things are moving forward in the hydrogen space in Europe
Delegates visited Egersund and Risavika on day 2 of H2 Conference Norway
Nearly 60 participants travelled to Dalane Energi’s hydrogen plant and NORCE Technology Park Risavika
September 15, 2025
Hydrogen
Delegates at H2 Conference Norway got hands-on insights into Norway’s hydrogen developments, with two technology site visits organized by Energy Transition Norway on September 12th.
Nearly 60 participants took part, traveling to Dalane Energi’s hydrogen plant in Egersund and NORCE Technology Park Risavika.
Hydrogen Production in Egersund
In Egersund, 25 visitors toured the Kaupanes Hydrogen Plant, welcomed by Dalane Energi CTO Arild Stapnes Johnsen and Business Developer Klaudia Tolstow. Opened in February 2024, the facility produces 0.4 tonnes of green hydrogen per day via water electrolysis powered by renewable energy.
The plant currently supplies hydrogen to the transport, industrial, and maritime sectors. Dalane Energi also outlined its expansion plans: by 2027 the facility will scale up to 20 MW, delivering 8 tonnes per day and supporting maritime decarbonization and grid flexibility. The upgrade is part of the EU-funded ROBINSON project.
After the site walk, participants continued to Dalane Energi’s offices for lunch and presentations, including a session from HYDS – Hydrogen Solutions CCO Helge Skaarberg Holen.
HYDS serves as a technical and operational partner at the hydrogen plant.
Hydrogen Hub in Risavika
A second group of 30 participants visited NORCE Technology Park Risavika in Sola Municipality. The 14,000 m² complex is a hub for green technology testing and scale-up, hosting projects such as ColdSpark, Gas2Feed and the Risavika Hydrogen Hub - where NORCE announced their plans to strengthen Risavika’s role as a regional platform for the entire hydrogen value chain.
The initiative Risavika Hydrogen Hub Arena will bring together industry and research partners for technology development, competence building, knowledge sharing, industrial symbiosis, and market opportunities. Stakeholders were invited to a kick-off meeting in October.
The agenda in ncluded presentations from the University of Stavanger, Aberdeen City Council, Kvinesdal Municipality, and Arda Energy, before a guided tour of the facilities.
Delegates included a Polish delegation, representatives from H2 Valley in Aberdeen where Energy Transition Norway is a partner, and Norwegian industry players.
