Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Norled MF Hydra hydroge ferry.

Norway's Ferry Operator Norled Could Have Saved Money & Staff by Skipping Hydrogen

21 Oct 2025 | Abstracted from CleanTechnica

Norway's ferry operator Norled lost €85M after investing in hydrogen ferries like MF Hydra, which cost more to build and operate than battery-electric or diesel alternatives. Hydrogen fuel is expensive, inefficient, and emits more CO2 than expected - double that of diesel and 40x more than electric. Battery ferries like MF Nesvik prove cheaper, cleaner, and more practical. Critics say Norled's hydrogen gamble cost jobs and failed to deliver strategic value.

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