Member of the Board purchases shares

Member of the Board of Directors in Norsk Hydro ASA, Inge K. Hansen, has on
March 16, 2011 purchased 12,000 shares in Hydro at NOK 42,17 per share. New
holding is 12,000 shares.

Investor contact
Contact     Stian Hasle
Cellular    +47 97736022
E-mail      Stian.Hasle@hydro.com

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements pursuant to section
5-12 of the Norwegian Securities Trading Act.


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