New member of Hydro's board

Ove Ellefsen (55) has been elected member of Norsk Hydro ASA`s Board of
Directors. Ellefsen, Project Supervisor in Hydro, replaces Jørn B. Lilleby as
one of the Board`s three employee representatives.

Press contact
Contact      Halvor Molland
Cellular     +47 92979797
E-mail       Halvor.Molland@hydro.com

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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