Norske Skog has made a positive investment decision to rebuild paper machine 6
(PM6) at Norske Skog Saugbrugs in Halden. The investment of up to approximately
NOK 850 million will enable flexible production of TMP-based kraftliner and SC
magazine paper and represents a significant long-term commitment to continued
industrial activity at Saugbrugs.

"The rebuild of PM6 represents an important step in securing a competitive and
sustainable industrial future for Saugbrugs. The project combines our strong
position and long-standing competence in publication paper with an attractive
opportunity within fibre-based packaging. It will significantly improve the cost
position of the mill and provide valuable flexibility to adapt production to
future market developments. This investment will enable the continued growth of
Norske Skog into packaging solutions which has been our strategic vision for
many years," says Geir Drangsland, CEO of Norske Skog.

PM6 was taken out of production following the rockslide at Saugbrugs in April
2023. Since then, Saugbrugs has operated PM4 and PM5 to serve the SC magazine
paper market while evaluating alternatives for the future development of the
site. New technology and extensive project development have enabled a solution
where PM6 can be rebuilt for flexible production of both TMP-based kraftliner
and SC magazine paper. Saugbrugs will continue to be a reliable and long-term
supplier of high-quality SC magazine paper.

The rebuilt PM6 will have flexible annual production capacity of up to
approximately 300 000 tonnes of TMP-based kraftliner or approximately 230 000
tonnes of SC magazine paper. Compared with the existing PM4 and PM5 production
lines, PM6 is expected to have a materially improved cost position through more
efficient energy consumption, a streamlined production process and reduced
staffing requirements. Following start-up of PM6, production on PM4 and PM5 is
planned to cease permanently without interruption of customer deliveries.

The new TMP-based kraftliner product will expand Norske Skog's exposure to the
growing fibre-based packaging market and complement the Group's existing
packaging paper activities. Based on high-quality virgin fibre, the product will
particularly target lower grammages where customers increasingly demand strong
and lightweight packaging solutions with excellent printability, a low fossil
carbon footprint and suitability for food-contact applications.

"Saugbrugs has a highly competent organisation, high-quality fibre resources and
established industrial infrastructure. By combining these strengths with a more
efficient PM6 and increased product flexibility, we believe the project provides
a strong platform for continued value creation here in Halden. The investment
also demonstrates Norske Skog's ambition to develop rather than phase out
industrial activity where competitive solutions can be established," says Anders
Hauge Johansen, Mill Director of Norske Skog Saugbrugs.

Detailed engineering and preparatory activities will continue in parallel with a
planned sale of the PM6 building and property and entering a leaseback agreement
for the same assets, a potential sale of the Saugbrugs administration office,
and project financing measures over the coming period to cover the investment.
Start-up of PM6 is expected during the first half of 2028.

In parallel, Norske Skog Saugbrugs will continue to explore the opportunity for
an 80-100 MW data centre development on available parts of the Saugbrugs site
alongside continued fibre processing operations. The combination of a rebuilt
PM6, NND's decommissioning activities and a potential data centre could support
substantial future investment, employment, industrial activity and positive
regional economic effects in Halden.

About Norske Skog

Norske Skog is a producer of packaging paper and publication paper across four
mills in Europe. Packaging paper includes testliner and fluting and publication
paper includes newsprint and magazine paper. The annual production capacity of
packaging paper is 0.8 million tonnes, and the annual production capacity of
publication paper is 1.2 million tonnes. Packaging paper and publication paper
are sold through sales offices and agents. Norske Skog has approximately 1 650
employees and the parent company, Norske Skog ASA, a public limited liability
company, is incorporated in Norway and has its head office in Oslo. The company
is listed on Oslo Stock Exchange with the ticker NSKOG.

Norske Skog
Communications and Public Affairs

For further information:

Norske Skog media:
Vice President Corporate Communication and Public Affairs
Carsten Dybevig
carsten.dybevig@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 917 63 117

Norske Skog Investor Relations:
Senior Vice President Corporate Finance
Even Lund
even.lund@norskeskog.com
Mob: +47 906 12 919
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