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Norsk Hydro: Voluntary termination of power purchase agreement with Cloud Snurran AB
GlobeNewswire News Roomยท2025-07-18 06:00

Core Viewpoint - Hydro has reached a settlement regarding the long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Cloud Snurran AB, allowing for compensation of up to EUR 90 million due to the voluntary termination of the PPA [1][2] Group 1: Settlement Details - Hydro is entitled to compensation of up to EUR 90 million for the voluntary termination of the PPA, which includes compensation for non-delivered volumes and future power deliveries [1][2] - The Svea Court of Appeal approved Cloud Snurran AB's reorganization application, leading to the termination of the reorganization process and the final settlement with Hydro [2] - The settlement is expected to become effective in July 2025, subject to certain closing requirements [4] Group 2: Power Purchase Agreement Background - Hydro Energi AS signed a long-term PPA with Cloud Snurran AB in 2018, which stipulated an annual baseload supply of 300 GWh from 2020 to 2030 and 550 GWh from 2031 to 2049 [1] - Cloud Snurran AB has faced financial difficulties and has not delivered the agreed volumes to Hydro since November 2024 [1] Group 3: Sourcing Situation - The sourcing situation at Hydro's Norwegian smelters is robust, with an average annual equity hydropower production of 9.4 TWh and a contract portfolio of around 8.5 TWh per year through 2030 [3] - Hydro is actively pursuing various sourcing options to meet the demand for cost-competitive renewable power as several long-term power agreements will expire at the end of 2030 [3]