Teaming up with Hoegh Autoliners to recycle up to eight ships in Norway

Billion-kroner scheme to kick-start new upcycling industry in Norway. The project was launched and celebrated at Nor Shipping together with Secretary John Kerry, Andrew Forrest and the leadership of Höegh Autoliners Andreas Enger and Sebjørn Dahl.

Foto: Anders Enger, Andrew Forrest, Sebjørn Dahl, Jennifer Jordan, Secretary John Kerry, John Jacobsen and Craig Eason

The project marks a major step forward in maritime sustainability and circular economy practices. Up to eight vessels from Höegh Autoliners are set to undergo upcycling, with the first scheduled to be decommissioned in 2026 at AF Offshore Decom in Vats, renowned as one of the world’s most environmentally friendly dismantling facilities. The emissions savings from these eight vessels alone could reach 100,000 tons of CO₂, the two companies claim, directly benefiting the carbon-intensive construction sector.

If everything goes according to plan, 4 - 5000 thousand tonns of up cycled steel will be available from 2027. The steel has 97% less emission than regular steel, and is perfect for all purposes in the building industry. An example, a traditional office building could achieve 25% less co2 emissions in total.