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the same quarter last year. Subsequent to the quarter the company announced a
record size order of 200 MW of alkaline electrolyser stacks. Based on continued
positive market developments Nel has made a final investment decision on the
second production line in the Herøya facility, increasing annual alkaline
production capacity to approximately 1 GW.
Quarterly highlights
· Nel reported revenue and operating income in the second quarter 2022 of NOK
183 million, up 12% from the second quarter 2021 (Q2 2021: 164).
· Order intake this quarter of NOK 236 million (Q2 2021: 147).
· At quarter end, Nel reported the highest ever order backlog of NOK 1 439
million, up 33% from the second quarter 2021 (up 12% compared to the first
quarter 2022).
· EBITDA of NOK -197 million (Q2 2021: -120).
· Strong cash balance of NOK 3 646 million (Q2 2021: 3 074) following a
successful private placement during the first half 2022 which raised NOK 1 500
million in gross proceeds.
· Subsequent to the quarter,
· Nel has received record size purchase order for 200 MW of alkaline
electrolyser equipment
· Nel has initiated the continued expansion at Herøya in Norway, for an
additional new 500 MW alkaline production line
· Nel has received purchase order for multiple H2StationT units for a value
of approximately EUR 8 million.
“The high activity level in the second quarter resulted in signing of the
largest order the company has ever received, a contract that will have
substantial positive effects on the company” says Nel’s CEO, Håkon Volldal
“The EUR 45 million 200 MW contract could potentially double in value as there
is a potential for Nel to deliver balance of plant equipment in addition to the
stacks following an ongoing paid FEED study”.
“In addition to having significant positive impact on Nel as a company, it also
shows that the green hydrogen market is developing in the right direction.
Political support and real incentives are emerging, equipment capex is coming
down, long-term green power purchase agreements and off-take agreements are
achievable, and financial institutions have matured their thinking on how to
finance green hydrogen projects. These are all key requirements for realizing
more large-scale projects”, Volldal says
Yesterday, the company’s Board of Directors approved further expansion in the
company’s factory at Herøya, Norway. Nel will invest in a second fully automated
500 MW alkaline production line and bring total production capacity at the
factory to ~1 GW. Total CAPEX for the equipment is estimated to be EUR 35
million. The line is expected to be operational in April 2024.
“The Herøya expansion supports what we have previously communicated: when demand
is present, we will add capacity. The recent 200 MW contract will not be a one
-off, and as we see a potential for additional large orders in the foreseeable
future, we have decided to expand our production capacity”, Volldal says
Q2 2022 revenues grew from the same quarter last year as the company continues
to increase electrolyser system deliveries according to plan.
EBITDA decreased from the same quarter last year. Continued ramp-up of the
organization, in-line with Nel’s strategy to pursue growth, negatively affects
profitability. The increase in personnel expenses predominantly relates to hires
of experienced project, production, and technology workers. Furthermore, supply
chain challenges leading to increased raw materials expenses and somewhat
delayed deliveries had a negative effect.
EBITDA and other alternative performance measures (APMs) are defined and
reconciled to the IFRS financial statements as a part of the APM section of the
first quarter 2022 report on page 21.
The second quarter 2022 report and presentation are enclosed and available
onwww.newsweb.no (Ticker: NEL) and www.nelhydrogen.com. Nel will host a live
broadcast at www.nelhydrogen.com and the event can also be streamed at
https://channel.royalcast.com/hegnarmedia/#!/hegnarmedia/20220811_2
The presentation will be held at Hotel Continental, Oslo at 08:00 CET. Following
the presentation there will be a Q&A-session based on submitted questions during
the call. Physical participation is welcomed.
ENDS
For additional information, please contact:
Kjell Christian Bjørnsen, CFO, +47 917 02?097
Wilhelm Flinder, Head of Investor Relations, +47 936 11 350
About Nel ASA | www.nelhydrogen.com
Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to
produce, store and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve
industries, energy and gas companies with leading hydrogen technology. Since its
origins in 1927, Nel has a proud history of development and continual
improvement of hydrogen plants. Our hydrogen solutions cover the entire value
chain from hydrogen production technologies to manufacturing of hydrogen fueling
stations, providing all fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling
and long range as conventional vehicles today.
This information is subject to a duty of disclosure pursuant to Section 5-12 of
the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.
This information was issued as inside information pursuant to the EU Market
Abuse Regulation, and was published by Wilhelm Finder, Head of Investor
Relations, at NEL ASA on the date and time provided.
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