21/09-2012 14:51:00: (NHYN.OMSW, E-NHYO.BTSE, NHYO.ST, NHY) Pedro José Rodrigues new board member in Hydro

The Corporate Assembly in Norsk Hydro ASA today approved Pedro José Rodrigues as
a new member of the company's Board of Directors.

Tito Botelho Martins Jr. left Hydro's Board of Directors as of August 13, 2012,
as he resigned as CFO of Vale S.A. Pedro José Rodrigues will replace Tito
Botelho Martins Jr. on Hydro's Board of Directors, effective today, September
21, 2012.

Pedro José Rodrigues, born in 1953, is responsible for Vale's investments in the
aluminium business, coordination of Vale's participation in several joint
ventures and is Global Director of Mergers and Acquisitions in Vale S.A.

Investor contact
Contact     Rikard Lindqvist
Cellular    +47 41751199
E-mail      Rikard.Lindqvist@hydro.com

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