Executive Summary
Worley has secured a significant Front-End Engineering Design FEED contract through its Norwegian subsidiary Worley Rosenberg for the RjukanLH2 liquid hydrogen project in Norway. The development, reported by Worley and subsequently covered by sector publications including Fuel Cells Works and Energy-Pedia, represents a landmark moment for the Nordic hydrogen market. The project will deliver the region’s first industrial-scale liquid hydrogen production facility and signals strong momentum for engineering employment across hydrogen, renewables and advanced energy infrastructure. [worley.com], [fuelcellsworks.com]
Detailed Analysis
Worley Rosenberg has been awarded the FEED contract, with an exclusive option for Engineering, Procurement and Construction, for Norwegian Hydrogen’s 25 MW RjukanLH2 project located in Rjukan, southern Norway. Once operational, the facility is designed to produce up to 10 tonnes of liquid hydrogen per day, making it the first of its kind in the Nordic region and a cornerstone of Norway’s zero-emissions energy strategy. [worley.com][energy-pedia.com]
The FEED phase will progress the project into execution readiness, with Worley Rosenberg also developing a full EPC execution plan in parallel. The EPC phase is expected to commence in the second half of 2026, while first hydrogen deliveries are planned for 2028. From an engineering employment perspective, this phased structure is important. FEED work typically requires a concentrated intake of process, mechanical, electrical, civil and instrumentation engineers, followed by a broader workforce ramp-up during procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning. [worley.com]
The technical scope of the RjukanLH2 project includes next-generation pressurised alkaline electrolyser stacks combined with a hydrogen liquefaction unit, along with all supporting infrastructure such as renewable power supply, water systems and hydrogen logistics. These requirements strongly favour engineers with backgrounds in oil and gas, chemicals, cryogenics, power systems and large-scale industrial plants, reinforcing hydrogen’s role as a natural transition sector for legacy energy professionals. [worley.com]
Delivery of the FEED will be led from the Worley Rosenberg Stavanger office, supported by Worley’s Hydrogen Centre of Excellence in The Hague and global integrated delivery teams in India. This international execution model highlights how hydrogen projects are driving cross-border collaboration and distributed engineering employment, rather than concentrating jobs in a single geography. [worley.com]
Commercially, the project is underpinned by a Power Purchase Agreement for renewable electricity sourced directly from the Rjukan grid, ensuring full compliance with EU green hydrogen criteria. On the demand side, Norwegian Hydrogen has secured Samskip as a committed offtake partner, supplying liquid hydrogen for zero-emission maritime and logistics operations. The project has also received backing from the EU Innovation Fund, the EU Hydrogen Bank and Innovation Norway, further de-risking delivery and strengthening long-term employment prospects across the supply chain. [worley.com][norwegianh…drogen.com]
What this Means
For engineers and technical professionals, the RjukanLH2 FEED award is another clear indicator that hydrogen has moved beyond pilot projects into repeatable, industrial-scale deployment. FEED awards are often the first reliable signal of future hiring, as they commit owners and contractors to defined schedules, budgets and delivery strategies.
In practical terms, this project supports job creation across several layers of the workforce. In the short term, engineering consultancies benefit from FEED and design roles. In the medium term, fabrication yards, module assembly facilities and construction contractors are likely to see increased demand. Over the longer term, operations and maintenance roles will be required once production begins in 2028.
For job seekers in the UK and Europe, particularly those with oil and gas experience, projects like RjukanLH2 reinforce the value of transferable skills. Process safety, mechanical integrity, electrical systems and large-scale project controls remain central to hydrogen delivery. Employers are increasingly seeking candidates who can bridge conventional energy experience with low-carbon technologies, a trend that is reshaping the engineering labour market.
Employers, meanwhile, face growing competition for hydrogen-capable engineers. Early engagement, retraining programmes and international mobility options are becoming critical as FEED awards translate into EPC workloads across multiple regions. Those tracking engineering employment trends in clean energy will recognise this project as part of a wider acceleration across the hydrogen value chain.
To Learn More
Readers interested in broader employment impacts across hydrogen and energy transition projects may find the following relevant:
- UK, Netherlands and Italy Need Oil and Gas Workforces to Deliver Hydrogen
An analysis of how legacy energy skills are being redeployed into hydrogen infrastructure across Europe.
https://sustina.co.uk/og-workforces-to-deliver-hydrogen/ [sustina.co.uk] - Latest Engineering and Energy Transition News
Ongoing coverage of renewable energy, hydrogen and engineering employment trends.
https://sustina.co.uk/ [sustina.co.uk]
Additional sector reporting is available via Fuel Cells Works and Energy-Pedia, which continue to track major hydrogen FEED and EPC awards across Europe. [energy-pedia.com], [fuelcellsworks.com]
Source Material
- Title: Worley Rosenberg’s RjukanLH2 FEED award for Nordic region’s first liquid hydrogen production facility
- Author: Worley
- Date: 9 April 2026
- Website: Worley
- URL: https://www.worley.com/en/insights/our-news/low-carbon-energy/2026/worley-rosenberg-feed-award-rjukanlh2-hydrogen-project [worley.com]
