Hydro has entered a five year, long‑term agreement with Nexans to supply approximately 85,000 tonnes of low‑carbon aluminium wire rod between 2026 and 2030. The agreement supports grid modernization and decarbonization with material produced using renewable energy in Norway.

"Europe’s transition from importing fossil energy to domestically produced renewable power is creating strong demand for modern electricity infrastructure. Our ambition is to work with partners like Nexans, and offer stable and reliable supply of the low‑carbon aluminium solutions Europe needs to strengthen its grid, competitiveness and energy security,” says Hanne Simensen, Executive Vice President of Hydro Aluminium Metal.

The five year agreement aligns with Hydro’s investment to expand aluminium wire rod capacity at its Karmøy primary aluminium plant in Norway.

The investment at Karmøy enables increased production of low‑carbon aluminium tailored to Europe’s growing demand for electricity infrastructure. Aluminium has been defined by the EU as a critical material, with Norway being a key provider, covering 40 percent of primary aluminium production in Europe.  

Both companies are reinforcing their commitment to support Europe’s accelerating energy transition through predictable, long‑term industrial cooperation.

As Europe expands and modernizes its electricity networks, reliable access to critical materials is becoming increasingly important to avoid bottlenecks and ensure timely delivery of grid projects across the region.

This agreement addresses these challenges by combining long‑term security of supply with low‑carbon aluminium produced using renewable energy in Norway. 

The aluminium supplied under the agreement is produced using Hydro REDUXA, Hydro’s low‑carbon aluminium with a verified footprint below 4.0 kg CO₂ per kg aluminium, less than one third of the global average. 

“Europe’s electrification ambitions depend not only on generating cleaner energy, but also on building the infrastructure needed to transport it efficiently and reliably. This agreement with Hydro strengthens the resilience of our supply chain while supporting lower-carbon electrification. Securing long-term access to responsibly produced aluminium is essential for delivering the critical grid infrastructure Europe needs over the coming decade,” says Vijay Mahadevan, Executive Managing Director for Europe & Chief Operations Officer at Nexans.

The aluminium will be used in power cable solutions for medium voltage power grids, overhead transmission lines and subsea high voltage infrastructure supporting Europe’s electricity network.

By supplying low‑carbon aluminium to applications across power grids, overhead lines, and subsea connections, Hydro and Nexans are contributing to the development of modern, efficient and more sustainable electricity infrastructure in Europe.