Enabling the green transition, together

Our growing team of experts come from diverse professional backgrounds. We share a determination to help solve the world’s energy needs by unlocking the potential of hydrogen.

Our culture

Our work is grounded in decades of energy industry expertise, and guided by solid scientific research - plus a passion for innovation. We’re excited to be pioneering the green transition through our scalable, market-leading hydrogen separation technology.

Together, we’re fostering a company culture where people collaborate, respect and trust each other.  And alongside our clients and investors, we have high ambitions for the future.

Our vision

A world where our industries, transport systems and homes are powered by pure, profitable and sustainable hydrogen.

Our values

  • We are proactive and open about new challenges.
  • We build trust by being honest and fair.
  • We share knowledge and competencies proactively.
  • We are trustworthy, and deliver on our promises.
  • We respect other people.
  • We are faithful to our procedures and decisions made.
  • We ensure safety and quality in the best interest of all our stakeholders.
  • We create sustainable solutions.
  • We strive to be at the forefront of hydrogen separation technology.
  • We balance innovative thinking with best practice solutions.

Our story

Hydrogen Mem-Tech was founded in 2017 in Norway’s tech capital, Trondheim, following years of research and development on palladium membranes in Reinertsen.

We are now growing fast, with investors including AP Ventures, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures, Shell Ventures, Yara Growth Ventures, PEAK Sustainability Ventures and SINTEF Venture V.

Our state-of-the-art commercial production facility was completed in 2023. Today, we design and produce our compact and cost-effective palladium membrane technology for businesses globally, enabling our clients to extract clean hydrogen from natural and biogases.

Find out more about our product.

Market adaption
Partnership agreement - ammonia

Partnership agreement with WS Reformer for delivering hydrogen produced from ammonia.

Partnership agreement - power packs

Partnership agreement with industry partner developing power packs for maritime electrification.

Segment strategy

With three target segments – ammonia production, marine applications, and biogas to hydrogen – the company has defined a clear roadmap for commercial and technical focus going forward. We pursue industry application opportunisticly.

Organisational realignment

Following a period of rapid growth, the company strategically adjusted its organisation to ensure continued focus, resilience and adaptability in a shifting market landscape.

2025
Industrial scale-up
Product and design optimisation

Key learnings from pilot projects and client dialogue leading to design improvements and performance optimisation.

Strategic shift initiated

Market conditions changed across renewable energy sector, requiring alignment of internal priorities with long-term positioning and efficiency.

Continued industrial build-up

Scale-up of industrial capabilities and production capacity, preparing for increased market demand.

2024
Production and assembly line completed

10x faster production and significantly more automated processes.

Advanced testing

Substantial testing on reformed natural gas, N2/H2 mixtures and ammonia.

New projects

Several projects related to ammonia cracking.

2023
Early commercial engagements
Capital raise completed

Securing investments of up to NOK 170 million.

2022
First fuel cell contract

Project with CMR Prototech.

First biogas contract

First commercial contract within decentralized biogas with Agri-e.

2021
Piloting and testing
Production facility

Established at Fossegrenda, Trondheim.

Test facility

New test facility online at Fossegrenda in Trondheim.

2019
Feasability and concept
Company acquired

Hydrogen Mem-Tech is acquired by Reinertsen New Energy.

Initiation of pilot test

At Equinor's site in Tjeldbergodden.

2017
Company established

Hydrogen-Mem-Tech AS is established in Trondheim.

2014
Technology rights

Reinertsen AS acquired technology rights from SINTEF.

2011

Work with us

Are you a skilled energy professional and a great team player? We are always looking for talented people to join our growing team.

Explore our current job opportunities here or get in touch.

Our management team

CEO

Hanne Martinussen

Hanne brings decades of operational and project management experience from research and development within the Norwegian oil and gas industry.

hanne.martinussen@hydrogen-mem-tech.com
CSO

Jørgen Svare

Jørgen has 20+ years of professional experience on all continents, building new market niches and developing high performing sales teams.

jorgen.svare@hydrogen-mem-tech.com
CTO

Stephan Laux

Stephan brings more than 25 years of experience in the hydrogen field. He holds a degree in Process Technology from University RWTH Aachen, and has a strong foundation as a process engineer working with PSA and membrane technologies.

stephan.laux@hydrogen-mem-tech.com
CFO

Maja Lind Sande

Maja has a MBA in Financial Management, and has 5 years of experience in financial reporting, consulting and analysis.

maja.sande@hydrogen-mem-tech.com
COO

 Trond Schwenke

Trond coordinates commercial and technical development at HMT. He brings more than 35 years of experience in industrial operations leadership and holds an MSc in Technical Cybernetics.

trond.schwenke@hydrogen-mem-tech.com

Board of Directors

Chairman

Thor Egil Five

Partner Ficas

Board member

Sophie Bodd Jenssen

CEO of Jenssen Holding

Board member

Andrew Hinkly

Managing Partner, AP Ventures

Board member

Samir Shah

Managing Partner, Peak Sustainability Ventures

Board member

Richard Riggs

Investment Director, Saudi Aramco Energy Ventures

Observer

Stian Nygaard

Investment Director, Yara Growth Ventures

Observer

Thomas Moe Børseth

Investment Director, Sintef Venture

Observer

James Diaz-Sokoloff

Investment Manager, AP Ventures

Observer

Bjørn Kjærand Haugland

CEO, Skift

Want to know more?

Get in touch with our friendly team, or give us a call.

Address:

Leirfossvegen 27
7038 Trondheim

Phone

+47 242 00 202