{
  "id": 3718500,
  "title": "Ørsta-selskap bygger flere hydrogenskip",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/rsta-selskap-bygger-flere-hydrogenskip",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-27T10:27:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "E24 Norway",
    "slug": "e24-norway",
    "url": "https://e24.no/energi-og-klima/i/GxnzRx/oersta-selskap-bygger-flere-hydrogenskip"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Green Maritime Infrastructure (GMI), a newly established company in Ørsta, has signed agreements for the construction of two more hydrogen-powered cargo ships. The Green Shipping Program (GSP) is a public-private partnership aiming to develop more environmentally friendly shipping. Two ships of 4,000 tons each were initially ordered, with likely operation next year. The new ships will be 3,000 tons each and built at the Chowgule yard in India. Only one hydrogen-powered ship currently operates in Norway, the Hydra-ferge, used for the Hjelmeland–Nesvik–Skipavik route in Rogaland. GMI's CEO, Per Olav Myrstad, emphasized the importance of state support for these ships, as without it, one cannot have access to hydrogen, which requires financial support and the construction of ships, making it profitable in the early phase. He believes that building hydrogen ships without support may eventually become financially viable. Myrstad stated that in the long run, it is possible to achieve profitability in this type of ship without support, as environmental and climate costs will be incurred, altering the picture swiftly. Enova has supported the production and bunkering stations for hydrogen and also supports ships. The goal is to establish a hydrogen industry along the coast. GMI plans to contract more hydrogen-powered ships, backed by Enova's support and a bonus from the Norwegian Road Administration for suppliers delivering asphalt with minimal pollution. The bonus is 7.50 NOK per kilogram of CO2 emissions saved. The company has signed contracts with end customers for the ships, such as NordAsfalt. Enova has significantly supported hydrogen and ammonia ships in recent years, but many initiatives have been canceled. GreenH will supply hydrogen to the ships, with plans to establish more bunkering stations along the coast. The ships built by GMI Group match well with the facilities developed for asphalt, according to GreenH's operations manager, Morten S. Watle.",
  "summary": "Ørsta-selskapet Green Maritime Infrastructure skal frakte asfalt og grus med hydrogenskip.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}