About Hydro Company history 1900 - 1917 1900 - 1917 Hydro was created to help meet the growing need for food. With its unique process for manufacturing fertilizer, the company became one of Norway’s first industrial giants. 1914: War and difficult decisions 1910: What became of Professor Birkeland? 1908: Of course the workers must have houses 1907: A powerful source of energy 1906: The next gigantic step 1905: Three remarkable men 1905: A little bit of Norway and more 1905: A new working day – 2 December 1905 1904: A project of caliber 1903: Explosive winter days 1900: On the brink of famine About Hydro Key facts Hydro worldwide The Hydro Way Brand center Corporate governance Modern Slavery Transparency statement Website cookies Contact Contact Media contacts Investor Relations Contacts Customer service portal Follow us Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Flickr YouTube Shapes Suppliers Privacy policy Terms & conditions Accessibility Sitemap © 2021 Norsk Hydro ASA