The first small electrolyser installation at Norsk Hydro, Notodden, Norway. Testing for pure hydrogen to fertilizer production.
Nel has a history tracing back to 1927 and is today a leading pure play hydrogen technology company with a global presence. We specialize in PEM and Alkaline electrolyser technology for production of renewable hydrogen. Our product offerings are key enablers for a green hydrogen economy, making it possible to decarbonize various industries such as transportation, refining, steel, and ammonia.
The first small electrolyser installation at Norsk Hydro, Notodden, Norway. Testing for pure hydrogen to fertilizer production.
The largest installation in the world of water electrolysers at Rjukan, Norway, with a total hydrogen production capacity exceeding 30.000 Nm3/hour, from hydropower.
Starts up a second large scale hydropowered electrolyser plant for supplying hydrogen to ammonia production, in Glomfjord, Norway.
Complete redesign of the electrolyser unit, forming the basis for today’s atmospheric electrolyser from Nel.
Our renowned electrolyser technology made available for other companies and other industries.
The world’s first electrolyser supplier to provide non-asbestos alkali electrolysers.
Our first pressurised electrolyser introduced to the market.
Nel opens the world’s first publicly available hydrogen fueling station in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Nel becomes the first 100% dedicated hydrogen company listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Nel acquires H2 Logic, adding world leading hydrogen fueling technology to the product portfolio.
Nel acquires Proton OnSite, adding world leading PEM electrolysis technology to product portfolio, becoming the world’s largest electrolyser company.
Nel completes construction of the world’s largest manufacturing plant for hydrogen fueling stations, with a capacity of 300 units per year.
Nel announces construction plans for the world’s largest electrolyser manufacturing plant to accommodate multi-billion NOK orders.
Nel opens first H2Station™ in Korea.
Nel inaugurates the world’s largest electrolyser manufacturing plant to date, increasing annual alkaline production capacity to 500MW
Nel’s Fueling division is spun out and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange as Cavendish Hydrogen - creating two completely independent pure-play companies
Nel completes the second production line at Herøya, increasing annual alkaline production capacity to 1GW