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BotH2nia went to Pirkanmaa - and what did we learn?

22 September 2023

BotH2nia went to Pirkanmaa - and what did we learn?

Development in the hydrogen economy is fast. In Tampere, a lot can happen in one day.

New research consortium strengthens hydrogen collaboration in Finland with BotH2nia hydrogen network

15 September 2023

New research consortium strengthens hydrogen collaboration in Finland with BotH2nia hydrogen network

A research consortium led by the University of Oulu, which aims to achieve a just hydrogen transfer, is boosting hydrogen research collaboration and communication in Finland. Together with the BotH2nia hydrogen network, the consortium will start producing general interest articles on hydrogen…

Nearly €3 million for a just hydrogen transition research project

14 September 2023

Nearly €3 million for a just hydrogen transition research project

The University of Oulu's hydrogen and energy research will be strengthened in the coming years with new research projects that will address the societal issues of the energy transition at the community level.

BotH2nia went to Germany - what did we learn?

12 September 2023

BotH2nia went to Germany - what did we learn?

BotH2nia and some twenty hydrogen companies and other organisations from the Nordic countries visited central Germany in early September to explore the rapidly developing hydrogen market. It is now worthwhile for the Nordics to learn to operate in the large German market.

H2 Green Steel and Vale explore USD 1.7 billion hydrogen project in Brazil

11 September 2023

H2 Green Steel and Vale explore USD 1.7 billion hydrogen project in Brazil

H2 Green Steel and mining giant Vale are exploring the possibility of building a hot briquette iron (HBI) plant in Brazil, according to a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The plant would use iron ore briquettes produced by Vale as raw material.

Ovako puts Sweden's largest electrolysis plant into operation

8 September 2023

Ovako puts Sweden's largest electrolysis plant into operation

Steel and recycling company Ovako has inaugurated the world's first fossil-free hydrogen plant for heating steel before rolling in Hofors, Sweden.

H2 Green Steel raises €1.5 billion to build the world’s first green steel plant

7 September 2023

H2 Green Steel raises €1.5 billion to build the world’s first green steel plant

In the largest private placement in Europe this year, H2 Green Steel has raised about €1.5 billion in equity from an investor group led by Altor, GIC, Hy24 and Just Climate. The round will finance the world’s first large-scale green steel plant and Europe’s first giga-scale electrolyser. 

E-methane, green hydrogen and district heating from Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas

7 September 2023

E-methane, green hydrogen and district heating from Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas

Keravan Energia and Nordic Ren-Gas have signed a project development agreement for the Kerava e-methane production facility that produces renewable e-methane, green hydrogen and district heating. The plant will be located in the area of Kerava Energia’s biopower plant, which offers an excellent…

One-stop shop for permitting in Finland

7 September 2023

One-stop shop for permitting in Finland

In Finland, the Ministry of the Environment launched a one-stop-shop project to streamline the permitting process. The coordination of environmental authorisation procedures will enable applicants to submit and process several authorisations electronically at the same time under the one-stop-shop…

Hydrogen pipeline alignment plan for Satakunta

5 September 2023

Hydrogen pipeline alignment plan for Satakunta

Prizztech, a business development company, has prepared a study on the alignment of a hydrogen gas pipeline in Satakunta. The regional alignment study is reportedly the first of its kind in Finland.

Latest Developments in Hydrogen Regulation

5 September 2023

Latest Developments in Hydrogen Regulation

The extensive regulatory framework guiding the hydrogen and power-to-x economy is finally taking shape.

Meri-Katriina Pyhäranta

Aalto University launches Hydrogen Innovation Centre

5 September 2023

Aalto University launches Hydrogen Innovation Centre

Aalto University's Hydrogen Innovation Centre brings together multidisciplinary, high-quality hydrogen research, making Finland an attractive destination for international talent and investment.

District heating plant will be connected to hydrogen production in Tampere

District heating plant will be connected to hydrogen production in Tampere

Nordic Ren-Gas is planning a synthetic fuels production plant in Tampere. The new plant will be built next to Tammervoima's Tarastenjärvi power plant. Tampereen Energia and Ren-Gas are in the process of concluding a long-term agreement for the supply of carbon dioxide and the purchase of waste heat.

Pirkanmaa seeks its role in national and international hydrogen value chains

Pirkanmaa seeks its role in national and international hydrogen value chains

This year, the hydrogen economy potential and weighting of Pirkanmaa in the hydrogen value chain will be explored in a joint project between the Council of Tampere Region, the University of Tampere and the City of Tampere, called Pirkanmaa Hydrogen Economy Activator. The project will also build the…

The first electrolyzer stacks delivered to the construction site of P2X Solutions’ hydrogen plant in Harjavalta

The first electrolyzer stacks delivered to the construction site of P2X Solutions’ hydrogen plant in Harjavalta

Deliveries of electrolysis equipment needed in hydrogen production in Finland’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen production plant in Harjavalta started on August 23. Delivered by the German company Sunfire, the electrolyzers split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy.

More new wind turbines in Finland - 7.2 GW capacity at the end of this year

More new wind turbines in Finland - 7.2 GW capacity at the end of this year

The total production capacity of Finnish wind farms is expected to increase to around 7 200 megawatts by the end of the year. The future of wind power is strongly influenced by the new government programme, whose provisions have caused some uncertainty about Finland's attractiveness as an investment…

US clean hydrogen strategy offers opportunities for the Nordic countries

US clean hydrogen strategy offers opportunities for the Nordic countries

The US National Clean Hydrogen Strategy and Roadmap was published in its final form in June 2023 and offers numerous opportunities for Nordic companies.

Total Eren and Aliceco will develop one of the Europe's largest electrofuels facilities in Kokkola

Total Eren and Aliceco will develop one of the Europe's largest electrofuels facilities in Kokkola

TEH2, the hydrogen-dedicated subsidiary of Total Eren, a renewable energy Independent Power Producer (“IPP”) based in Paris, and Aliceco Energy, a Finnish developer of large commercial scale electrofuels facilities based in Pietarsaari, Finland, are partnering to implement the Vanadis Fuels Project…

Koppö Energy’s project of green hydrogen and sustainable liquefied synthetic methane is progressing in Kristinestad

Koppö Energy’s project of green hydrogen and sustainable liquefied synthetic methane is progressing in Kristinestad

Koppö Energy Oy, a joint venture company between Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund and CPC Finland Oy, has reached a major milestone in the development of the Kristinestad Power-to-X (PtX) plant by awarding the front-end engineering design (“FEED”) agreements to suppliers Andritz, MAN and…

Hydrogen as a motive power for heavy airport equipment piloted at the Helsinki Airport

Hydrogen as a motive power for heavy airport equipment piloted at the Helsinki Airport

The airport company Finavia is involved in the HyAirport hydrogen project for airports in the Baltic Sea Region. Finavia wants to research and promote the use of hydrogen at its airports and develop the logistics required for the use of hydrogen. The HyAirport project aims to promote fossil-free…

Hycamite raises 25 million euros to support low-carbon hydrogen production with methane pyrolysis

Hycamite raises 25 million euros to support low-carbon hydrogen production with methane pyrolysis

Investment is the latest vote of confidence in new low-carbon hydrogen and solid carbon production technology based on the thermo-catalytic decomposition of methane (TCD).

Almedalen – Sweden’s Arena Hydrogen

Almedalen – Sweden’s Arena Hydrogen

What an Almedalen week we had! Many visitors came to our tent and listened as we discussed hydrogen in industry, energy and transport. Here are some of the highlights of our three seminars.

Blastr Green Steel and Cargill sign a cooperation agreement

Blastr Green Steel and Cargill sign a cooperation agreement

Norwegian Blastr Green Steel and Cargill, an American player along the global ferrous supply chain, have signed a framework agreement for supply and financing. Blastr plans to establish a green steel plant with an integrated hydrogen production facility in Inkoo, Finland.

BotH2nia went to SuomiAreena: What did we learn?

BotH2nia went to SuomiAreena: What did we learn?

Finnish hydrogen industry players built a dedicated Vetyareena—or Hydrogen Arena—in this year’s SuomiAreena, Finland's most significant annual public debate forum. This year, SuomiAreena was held in Pori from 27 to 30 June. The Vetyareena event offered a comprehensive overview of Finland’s hydrogen…

Hydrogen economy strategy: up to 240 000 new jobs in Finland

Hydrogen economy strategy: up to 240 000 new jobs in Finland

H2 Cluster Finland, a consortium of hydrogen economy companies, has published a hydrogen economy strategy that sets out a path to accelerate the hydrogen economy in Finland. Based on the strategy, the hydrogen economy could create up to 240 000 jobs and €69 billion in value added in Finland.

Sweco: Build the hydrogen industry by participating in events, networking and reviewing supply chains

Sweco: Build the hydrogen industry by participating in events, networking and reviewing supply chains

Local actors could promote the potential of the hydrogen industry by increasing their participation in hydrogen events, networking with different actors and reviewing their production chains (e.g., reviewing whether they could substitute raw material chemicals through P2X routes or add new P2X…

New Finnish Government supports investments in the renewable energy sector

New Finnish Government supports investments in the renewable energy sector

On Tuesday 20 June, the President of the Republic appointed Finland’s 77th Government, led by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo. At the same time, the President released the ministers in Prime Minister Marin’s Government from their duties as members of the Government. The Government headed by Prime…

Meri-Katriina Pyhäranta

Energy companies develop an industrial hydrogen valley in southern Finland

Energy companies develop an industrial hydrogen valley in southern Finland

Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, Helen Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd have in collaboration started preliminary studies on the development of an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland. This joint effort is a step forward in driving Finland towards a leading hydrogen economy in…

If you want to build a hydrogen valley, move now!

If you want to build a hydrogen valley, move now!

Competition between regions in hydrogen business have started. Primary movers among regions have already left, and now it is critical to be a fast follower.

Kaisa Penttilä

Researchers: Finland lacks an overall vision of clean hydrogen

Researchers: Finland lacks an overall vision of clean hydrogen

The Finnish Academy of Science and Letters’ science discussion paper compiles hydrogen-related issues and trends.

LTU: Historic hydrogen course for PhD students

LTU: Historic hydrogen course for PhD students

The first doctoral course in Luleå University of Technology's hydrogen supply CH2ESS is now taking place on campus in Luleå. The course is aimed at students at the advanced level and engineers from industry who want an overview of the subject area.

Report: great potential for increased exports and job creation in the Nordic H2 value chain

Report: great potential for increased exports and job creation in the Nordic H2 value chain

Today, Business Finland, Business Sweden, Innovation Norway and the Swedish Energy Agency are releasing a new report that shows great potential for exports and job creation if the Nordic countries position themselves when foreign investors evaluate new investments in the hydrogen value chain. The…

Sweden's largest electrolysis plant expected to start up in September

Sweden's largest electrolysis plant expected to start up in September

The date is now set for the inauguration of the world's first plant to produce fossil-free hydrogen for heating steel before rolling. On September 5th 2023, Ovako, European manufacturer of steel and one of the largest steel recyclers in the Nordic countries, will inaugurate the hydrogen plant at its…

Thyssenkrupp nucera and H2 Green Steel partner for one of the largest electrolysis plants globally

Thyssenkrupp nucera and H2 Green Steel partner for one of the largest electrolysis plants globally

The agreement between the Germany-based specialist for high-efficient water electrolysis, thyssenkrupp nucera, and the Swedish industrial start-up H2 Green Steel, secures capacity of more than 700MW for H2 Green Steel’s electrolysis plant in Boden – making it one of the world’s largest electrolysis…

P2X Solutions’ hydrogen plant in Harjavalta reached its rooftop height

P2X Solutions’ hydrogen plant in Harjavalta reached its rooftop height

Finland’s first green hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant progressing in the construction phase has reached its rooftop height. The topping-out ceremony of the Harjavalta plant was held on Thursday, June 1, 2023.

Fortum explores prerequisites for fossil-free hydrogen production at SSAB’s site in Raahe

Fortum explores prerequisites for fossil-free hydrogen production at SSAB’s site in Raahe

Fortum and the steel company SSAB are launching a joint commercial feasibility study and technical FEED (Front End Engineering Design) study to explore the possibilities of producing hydrogen-reduced fossil-free sponge iron in Raahe, Finland. In line with its strategy, Fortum wants to drive the…

New project for fossil-free hydrogen at Ringhals nuclear power plant

New project for fossil-free hydrogen at Ringhals nuclear power plant

Vattenfall has decided to start a project to produce fossil-free hydrogen in connection with the Ringhals nuclear power plant. This will increase flexibility in how the grid and electricity production can be utilised when Vattenfall plans for new electricity production from both nuclear power and…

H2 Green Steel receives full environmental permit for Boden plant

H2 Green Steel receives full environmental permit for Boden plant

The Land- and environmental Court in Umeå, Sweden, today communicated their decision to grant H2 Green Steel a full environmental permit for its plant in Boden. The permissibility permit came already on July 1, 2022, enabling start of construction. With a full permit, the company also has permission…

Plug Power Makes Major Strategic Move into Finland’s Green Hydrogen Economy with its Proven PEM Electrolyzer and Liquefaction Technology

Plug Power Makes Major Strategic Move into Finland’s Green Hydrogen Economy with its Proven PEM Electrolyzer and Liquefaction Technology

Plug Power plans to develop three green hydrogen production plants in Finland for European markets, working with multiple financial and industrial partners.

Wind power generated a record 27% of electricity in Sweden in February

Wind power generated a record 27% of electricity in Sweden in February

New data from energy think-tank Ember reveals that Sweden saw its highest-ever share of wind power generation in February with 27% (4 TWh). Following a strong wind month in January (26%, 3.9 TWh), Sweden also reached a milestone by generating over a quarter of its electricity from wind power for two…

Scenario work of Fingrid’s and Gasgrid Finland’s joint project completed – Finland to become a major producer of clean hydrogen gas and hydrogen downstream products

Scenario work of Fingrid’s and Gasgrid Finland’s joint project completed – Finland to become a major producer of clean hydrogen gas and hydrogen downstream products

In their joint project, Fingrid and Gasgrid Finland explore the possibilities of hydrogen economy and analyse its effects on the Finnish energy system. The scenarios of the joint project have been completed, in which hydrogen production will become the largest user of electricity, while wind power…

Open project manager positions at VAMK in Vaasa, Finland

Open project manager positions at VAMK in Vaasa, Finland

Are you an experienced project manager looking for new opportunities? Check out these two interesting positions.

Finland nearly invisible at Europe's largest hydrogen event

Finland nearly invisible at Europe's largest hydrogen event

Finns and Swedes were almost completely absent from the World Hydrogen Summit 2023, which took place in Rotterdam from 9 to 11 May 2023. Of Finnish companies, only Valmet and Q Power had stands at the trade fair in conjunction with the event. There were no Swedish or Estonian companies on the…

EU will not meet its hydrogen target, warn business leaders

EU will not meet its hydrogen target, warn business leaders

The EU will not meet its zero-emission hydrogen targets, key business leaders warned at the World Hydrogen Summit 2023 in Rotterdam. Business leaders say the target will not be met due to complex EU regulations. While efforts are being made to support and accelerate hydrogen projects, executives say…

Neste moves forward in its renewable hydrogen project in Porvoo, Finland

Neste moves forward in its renewable hydrogen project in Porvoo, Finland

In accordance with its ambition to reach carbon neutral production by 2035, Neste is working on a 120 MW electrolyzer project to produce renewable (i.e. green) hydrogen at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has now decided to proceed to the basic engineering phase with the project. The…

The offshore wind power in planning will bring billions in tax benefits and thousands of jobs to Finland

The offshore wind power in planning will bring billions in tax benefits and thousands of jobs to Finland

According to a recent report, the planned Finnish offshore wind power capacity can bring Finland an estimated 3.2 billion tax benefits and employ 148,000 person-years of work for Finns. Achieving the full benefit potential of offshore wind power requires increasing the degree of domesticity of the…

The first hydrogen transmission network project in Finland proceeds to basic design stage

The first hydrogen transmission network project in Finland proceeds to basic design stage

Gasgrid Finland Oy’s hydrogen transmission infrastructure demonstration project aims to build a hydrogen transmission pipeline. The project enables the hydrogen generated at Kemira Oyj’s Joutseno plant to be transferred to Ovako Imatra Oy Ab’s steel mill in Imatra along Gasgrid’s hydrogen pipeline.…

Nordic hydrogen pipelines now for sale in Berlin

Nordic hydrogen pipelines now for sale in Berlin

"I am here to hear about your new hydrogen projects," says Philipp Steinberg, head of department at the German Ministry of Economic Affairs. The Swedish and Finnish hydrogen gas pipeline projects were presented in Berlin at the end of April. Many other countries are now organising similar events in…

Hydrogen production equipment is born from Estonian-Finnish cooperation

Hydrogen production equipment is born from Estonian-Finnish cooperation

In the lobby of Elcogen's headquarters in Ülemiste, Tallinn, there is a map of the world with markings all over the planet. The Estonian company's products have already been delivered to many places. Especially in Asia, there are many flags as signs of success.

Synthetic fuel production is being piloted at Bioruukki

Synthetic fuel production is being piloted at Bioruukki

Juha Lehtonen, Research Professor at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, presents the equipment containers brought to the yard of VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre. The electrolyser module next to the containers produces hydrogen.

Help for accessing the German hydrogen market

Help for accessing the German hydrogen market

Dr. Oliver Weinmann is one of the key figures in the German hydrogen economy. He is the chairman of DWV, the German Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Association.

Hydrogen is hard on valves

Hydrogen is hard on valves

Under pressure, the hydrogen molecule H2 cracks metal and can even penetrate steel. Hydrogen fracture weakens the tensile strength and ductility of steel, which reduces its resistance to fracture and causes cracking.

Germany's new decisions boost Finland's energy exports again

Germany's new decisions boost Finland's energy exports again

Yesterday, the German government made several decisions on energy policy that may also have an impact on Finland, especially through the development of the hydrogen market. Here are a few highlights.

Finland’s North Ostrobothnia could produce at least 10% of the EU’s zero-emission hydrogen

Finland’s North Ostrobothnia could produce at least 10% of the EU’s zero-emission hydrogen

According to a study by the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, North Ostrobothnia in Finland should be able to produce at least 10% of the EU’s zero-emission hydrogen in 2030. Its significant wind power capacity makes North Ostrobothnia a very promising region for hydrogen production.

New board members to Gasgrid Vetyverkot

28 February 2023

New board members to Gasgrid Vetyverkot

New board members to Gasgrid Vetyverkot Oy for accelerating the creation of the conditions for the hydrogen economy in Finland. Kai-Petteri Purhonen, who also serves as the chairman of the board, Hannu Linna, Kalle Reponen and Miapetra Kumpula-Natri have been appointed as the company’s board…

New EU rules adopted for renewable hydrogen

24 February 2023

New EU rules adopted for renewable hydrogen

On 13 February 2023, the Commission adopted new rules defining the conditions under which hydrogen and hydrogen-derived fuels or other energy carriers may be considered renewable. The adopted delegated act supplements the Renewable Energy Directive (the “RED II”) by establishing a methodology…

Meri-Katriina Pyhäranta

Sweco wins contract for implementing a Power-to-X & carbon capture and utilization study in North Ostrobothnia

22 February 2023

Sweco wins contract for implementing a Power-to-X & carbon capture and utilization study in North Ostrobothnia

Sweco will study the possibilities for P2X concepting especially in Raahe region as a part of the “R4H2 – REACTions for Hydrogen” project.

12 February 2023

Clarity needed for hydrogen rules — Current status of the regulation guiding the renewable hydrogen production

Hydrogen regulation is currently subject to several legislative processes at the EU level that are expected to bring some long-awaited clarity to the various hydrogen market participants.

Meri-Katriina Pyhäranta

Government: Finland’s goal is to become the European leader in the hydrogen economy in the entire value chain

9 February 2023

Government: Finland’s goal is to become the European leader in the hydrogen economy in the entire value chain

The Government adopted a resolution on hydrogen on 9 February 2023. In its resolution, the Government describes Finland’s objectives regarding hydrogen and the measures to promote them.

9 February 2023

Hydrogen investment - Balancing climate objectives and regulation

Almost every presentation we have heard on the hydrogen economy over the past year has contained the following message: one of the main, if not the main, factor holding back investment at the moment is the incomplete regulation on hydrogen.

Meri-Katriina Pyhäranta

Hydrogen producer Hycamite secures up to €10 million capital loan

8 February 2023

Hydrogen producer Hycamite secures up to €10 million capital loan

The Finnish Climate Fund has decided on a capital loan of up to 10 million euros to Hycamite TCD Technologies for building of the new Customer Sample Facility (CSF).

Finnish GRK to carry out foundation and civil engineering works for H2 Green Steel in Sweden

8 February 2023

Finnish GRK to carry out foundation and civil engineering works for H2 Green Steel in Sweden

Finnish construction group GRK has won the largest contract in its history in Sweden.

Finland and Sweden to be built into a single hydrogen economy

7 February 2023

Finland and Sweden to be built into a single hydrogen economy

Finnish companies, municipalities and other hydrogen actors are currently setting up a joint hydrogen economy area with their Swedish counterparts with the BotH2nia project. This cooperation is needed to ensure that the northern end of the Baltic Sea becomes a strong hydrogen economy region that…

BalticSeaH2 - Southern Finland’s hydrogen valley development project is progressing as planned

6 February 2023

BalticSeaH2 - Southern Finland’s hydrogen valley development project is progressing as planned

Gasgrid is involved in the BalticSeaH2 hydrogen valley project, in which a large, cross-border hydrogen valley is created in the Baltic Sea region, with its center located in the area of southern Finland and Estonia.

BalticSeaH2 - Southern Finland’s hydrogen valley development project is progressing as planned

6 February 2023

BalticSeaH2 - Southern Finland’s hydrogen valley development project is progressing as planned

Gasgrid is involved in the BalticSeaH2 hydrogen valley project, in which a large, cross-border hydrogen valley is created in the Baltic Sea region, with its center located in the area of southern Finland and Estonia.

Suomen Vetylaakso established to promote vitality and industrial investment in eastern Finland

3 February 2023

Suomen Vetylaakso established to promote vitality and industrial investment in eastern Finland

The City of Lappeenranta, together with regional development companies (Cursor Oy, Kouvola Innovation Oy, Business Joensuu Oy, Imatran Kehy Oy) and LUT University, has decided to establish a cooperation organisation promoting the hydrogen economy, Suomen Vetylaakso.

Finland is quietly undergoing a hydrogen revolution - see the hydrogen projects on the map

3 February 2023

Finland is quietly undergoing a hydrogen revolution - see the hydrogen projects on the map

Harjavalta, Kokkola, Kristiinankaupunki, Naantali, Lahti, Tampere, Pori... Hydrogen plants are springing up in Finland like mushrooms in the rain. The latest news on the hydrogen plans came late last week from Ranua.

A new and rocking energy source attracted experts and investors to Luleå

1 February 2023

A new and rocking energy source attracted experts and investors to Luleå

Last week, 150 experts, researchers and decision-makers visited the Luleå University of Technology to discuss the rock star of new energy - hydrogen.

Lack of regulations slowing down hydrogen investments in the north

31 January 2023

Lack of regulations slowing down hydrogen investments in the north

Hydrogen is seen as essential to the success of carbon-free industry in northern Sweden. But the technology is new and the lack of regulations means that operators are reluctant to invest. This is the opinion of research and development engineer Johan Sandstedt.

Strengthened Nordic hydrogen cooperation

30 January 2023

Strengthened Nordic hydrogen cooperation

Over two days, 150 experts, investors and decision-makers from above all Sweden and Finland gathered at Luleå University of Technology to increase cooperation within the Nordic hydrogen industry. At the conference, a number of action points were developed which will form the basis of a joint action…

ET Fuels plans to produce synthetic methanol in Ranua, Finland

29 January 2023

ET Fuels plans to produce synthetic methanol in Ranua, Finland

The Irish company ET Fuels is planning a plant in Ranua to produce green methanol. The investment would be worth €800 million.

The foundation stone of P2X Solutions’ green hydrogen production plant was laid in Harjavalta

20 January 2023

The foundation stone of P2X Solutions’ green hydrogen production plant was laid in Harjavalta

The foundation stone of the renewable green hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant built by P2X Solutions was laid On Friday, 20 January 2023, in Harjavalta, Finland.

Blastr plans a H2 steel plant in Finland

20 January 2023

Blastr plans a H2 steel plant in Finland

Norwegian company Blastr Green Steel is planning to establish a green steel plant with an integrated hydrogen production facility in Inkoo, Finland.

Hydrogen pipelines connect Finland and Sweden to new German hydrogen pipelines

22 December 2022

Hydrogen pipelines connect Finland and Sweden to new German hydrogen pipelines

Transmission system operators (TSOs) in various Baltic Sea countries are planning to run hydrogen gas pipelines from Finland and Sweden to Germany.

From vision to action : Six partners have signed a cooperation agreement to develop nordic- baltic hydrogen corridor

16 December 2022

From vision to action : Six partners have signed a cooperation agreement to develop nordic- baltic hydrogen corridor  

The EU member states are currently in the process of dynamic changes related to the energy transformation and the decarbonisation of the European economy. Hydrogen is expected to be one of the key fuels in the EU's energy transformation. Now, the gas transmission systems operators (TSOs) are moving…

Major milestone in transforming European energy market

16 December 2022

Major milestone in transforming European energy market

Gas transmission system operators and leading renewable energy developers investigate possibility to develop offshore hydrogen infrastructure and market in the baltic sea region

BotH2nia went to the Netherlands, and what did we learn?

12 December 2022

BotH2nia went to the Netherlands, and what did we learn?

Here are my top nine takeaways from a four-day visit to Rotterdam and Amsterdam during the Offshore Energy Exhibition & Conference 2022 (OEEC) as part of the delegation invited by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO):

Metso Outotec invests in pilot plant for a hydrogen-based direct reduction process

9 December 2022

Metso Outotec invests in pilot plant for a hydrogen-based direct reduction process

Metso Outotec will convert its existing 700 mm Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) pilot plant in Frankfurt, Germany, for hydrogen-based direct reduction of fine ore, applying the proven Planet Positive CircoredTM technology.

Allianz to invest in Finnish green hydrogen and power-to-gas developer Ren-Gas

8 December 2022

Allianz to invest in Finnish green hydrogen and power-to-gas developer Ren-Gas

Allianz Capital Partners, on behalf of Allianz insurance companies (“Allianz”), has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in the Finnish project developer Ren-Gas. Ren-Gas is the leading Nordic green hydrogen and power-to-gas project developer based in Finland.

Companies in the Raahe region are interested in the potential of hydrogen and further training

7 December 2022

Companies in the Raahe region are interested in the potential of hydrogen and further training

The Raahe Region Development and Brahe Training Centre collaborated to identify the training needs of companies in the Raahe region in relation to hydrogen. There is a clear demand for basic information on hydrogen applications and business opportunities, with well over half of the companies that…

Aalto University, VAMK and Ramboll Finland win the tender for training in the hydrogen economy

25 November 2022

Aalto University, VAMK and Ramboll Finland win the tender for training in the hydrogen economy

The Service Centre for Continuing Learning and Employment (JOTPA) procured training related to the hydrogen economy value chain in September-October 2022.

The green transition needs collaboration across the world - Ostrobothnia and Chile have much in common in the hydrogen economy

22 November 2022

The green transition needs collaboration across the world - Ostrobothnia and Chile have much in common in the hydrogen economy

Living at the edge of the world is truly concretized once you get the chance to travel to the other side. This experience was made tangible during the first week of November 2022, when I had the chance to travel to the city of Punta Arenas in Magallanes, the region closest connected to the Antarctic…

Kaisa Penttilä

Obstacles to wind projects identified - how can movement forward be achieved?

17 November 2022

Obstacles to wind projects identified - how can movement forward be achieved?

In order to identify the barriers to wind power projects, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment commissioned a study on barriers to wind power projects by FCG Finnish Consulting Group and published the results on 4 October 2022.

Meri-Katriina Pyhäranta

Analysis: wind, industry and hydrogen pipeline to bring Finland's largest hydrogen plant to Kokkola

15 November 2022

Analysis: wind, industry and hydrogen pipeline to bring Finland's largest hydrogen plant to Kokkola

A significant investment of €500 million in hydrogen in Finland: project development company Flexens announces the construction of a 300 MW hydrogen plant in Kokkola. The plant will use renewable electricity to produce hydrogen and further produce ammonia.

This is the municipality’s way to attract hydrogen companies

11 November 2022

This is the municipality’s way to attract hydrogen companies

When a municipality attracts hydrogen companies to its area, the way is to follow CEPD principle: contacts, experience, profitability and demand. Here are some examples.

Many SME industrial operators have a lot to offer in the green hydrogen market

10 November 2022

Many SME industrial operators have a lot to offer in the green hydrogen market

Huge market potential brings business opportunities throughout the hydrogen value chain

10 reasons why Germans are investing in the hydrogen industry in Kristiinankaupunki

9 November 2022

10 reasons why Germans are investing in the hydrogen industry in Kristiinankaupunki

Finland is getting a significant investment. Wind power company CPC Finland and German investment company Prime Capital are planning to build a 200 MW zero-emission hydrogen and synthetic methane plant in Kristiinankaupunki. The total value of the investment is EUR 450 million.

University of Oulu is hiring: Coordinator, H2FUTURE Program

1 November 2022

University of Oulu is hiring: Coordinator, H2FUTURE Program

We are now looking for a full-time fixed term Coordinator in the Hydrogen Future as a Climate Solution (H2FUTURE) research program.

Video: how the LUT University gas separation laboratory works

28 October 2022

Video: how the LUT University gas separation laboratory works

LUT University's new gas separation laboratory is investigating how to remove carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere in a cost-effective way. Lappeenranta is home to Finland's largest research unit for separation and purification technology. A new video shows how the laboratory works.

Solar Foods receives novel food regulatory approval for a protein grown with hydrogen

28 October 2022

Solar Foods receives novel food regulatory approval for a protein grown with hydrogen

The regulatory approval for the novel food, given by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA), allows for the sale of food products containing Solein in Singapore. The highly sustainable protein is planned to begin commercial production and sales in 2024.

Swedish prestudy on Swedish-Finnish hydrogen pipelines completed

19 October 2022

Swedish prestudy on Swedish-Finnish hydrogen pipelines completed

The prestudy on hydrogen pipelines for transporting hydrogen across the border from Finland and for long distances in northern Sweden is completed. The result shows that hydrogen pipelines may be needed as a complement to power lines for industry's large hydrogen and energy needs in northern Sweden.…

HYBRIT: New research shows hydrogen-reduced iron has superior properties

19 October 2022

HYBRIT: New research shows hydrogen-reduced iron has superior properties

New research within the HYBRIT project prove that the direct reduction with hydrogen produces a product that is easy to handle, transport and store, in addition to the fact that the process virtually eliminates CO2-emissions.

University of Oulu experts study hydrogen from several angles

11 October 2022

University of Oulu experts study hydrogen from several angles

The University of Oulu has become one of the most important centres for hydrogen research in Finland. The University of Oulu's holistic vision of the future of hydrogen is based on a strong interdisciplinary approach.

Fri 14 Oct: Rauma: New fossil-free fuels in transport - event

Fri 14 Oct: Rauma: New fossil-free fuels in transport - event

There is a great need for new fossil-free fuels at a time when there is a drive to get rid of fossil fuels, both to mitigate climate change and to increase domestic production.

Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark on stage at Wind Meets Gas in the Netherlands

Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark on stage at Wind Meets Gas in the Netherlands

The Nordic countries present at Wind meets Gas 2022, the event in the northern Netherlands on hydrogen and offshore energy.

Kemi plans to become a hydrogen hub

Kemi plans to become a hydrogen hub

The Kemi region has excellent conditions for the development of hydrogen industry. This is the conclusion of three studies published in Kemi on Thursday 29 September at the Digipolis Kemi Technology Village.

Academic actors to support Finland in the hydrogen transition – Finnish Hydrogen Research Forum seminar on Monday 10.10.2022 at the University of Oulu

Academic actors to support Finland in the hydrogen transition – Finnish Hydrogen Research Forum seminar on Monday 10.10.2022 at the University of Oulu

You are welcome to follow the first seminar of the Finnish Hydrogen Research Forum on 10 October 2022 at 9.30–16.00 at the University of Oulu or remotely and interview the experts. The hydrogen economy is expected to play a key role in the energy systems, industry and transport of advanced…

University of Oulu launches hydrogen research pages

30 September 2022

University of Oulu launches hydrogen research pages

The University of Oulu is among the most significant hydrogen research hubs in Finland. The exceptionally wide-ranging view into the hydrogen future is based on the University of Oulu’s multidisciplinary nature: through cooperation between physics, chemistry, chemical engineering, environmental…

Renewable electricity growing in Finland

30 September 2022

Renewable electricity growing in Finland

End-September figures from Fingrid’s enquiries concerning main grid connections: onshore wind 125 GW, offshore wind 26 GW, solar: 28 GW. Even if just under half of these projects come to fruition, the numbers in Finland are still significant.

The transition to a hydrogen economy is being studied in the Raahe region and North Ostrobothnia

16 September 2022

The transition to a hydrogen economy is being studied in the Raahe region and North Ostrobothnia

In September 2022, VTT will start a preliminary study on the transition to a hydrogen economy in North Ostrobothnia and ask companies in the Raahe region about their interest in the hydrogen business.

Carbon dioxide research intensifies at the Lappeenranta campus

16 September 2022

Carbon dioxide research intensifies at the Lappeenranta campus

LUT University's new gas separation laboratory will study how to remove carbon dioxide emissions from the atmosphere effectively. Lappeenranta is home to Finland's most significant separation and purification technology research unit.

P2X Solutions procures synthetic methane production technology from the Finnish Q Power

16 September 2022

P2X Solutions procures synthetic methane production technology from the Finnish Q Power

Green hydrogen and P2X technology pioneer P2X Solutions has signed a supply contract for Finland’s first industrial-scale renewable synthetic methane production unit with the Finnish company Q Power. The contract covers the design, manufacture, and implementation of the unit for P2X Solutions’…

Good potential for large-scale synthetic fuel production in eastern and south-eastern Finland

13 September 2022

Good potential for large-scale synthetic fuel production in eastern and south-eastern Finland

Eastern and south-eastern Finland have good potential for synthetic fuel production, according to a new report. The study region has significant renewable electricity production potential, and ample amounts of bio-based carbon dioxide—both of which are crucial ingredients for developing new…

The Skarta project in Utajärvi is moving forward

12 September 2022

The Skarta project in Utajärvi is moving forward

The Utajärvi solar power plant project was granted a planning permission in August, and now the first phase of the project has also been approved. The permit means that construction work on Finland's largest solar power plant in Utajärvi can start when necessary.

Interest in hydrogen is now growing rapidly in Sweden

Interest in hydrogen is now growing rapidly in Sweden

Vätgas Sverige is a 15-year-old association that wants to facilitate the transition to zero-emission energy by promoting the use of hydrogen. Members and funders come from industry, research institutes, municipalities, regions, national authorities and associations.

Germany and Canada sign hydrogen deal

The global hydrogen market is developing rapidly. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have signed what they called a "joint declaration of intent" that calls on the two countries to invest in hydrogen, establish a "transatlantic Canada-Germany supply corridor" and start…

Let’s talk about hydrogen – Save the date for BotH2nia goes Lappeenranta 7-8 Nov

Let’s talk about hydrogen – Save the date for BotH2nia goes Lappeenranta 7-8 Nov

BotH2nia is a cross-border, public-private network for building a hydrogen economy around the Baltic Sea. An important part of the network's activities are visits to different localities. During these visits, network members can see what specific hydrogen-related strengths different regions have. In…

A national hydrogen network to be established in Finland

A national hydrogen network to be established in Finland

A national hydrogen network will be established in Finland. On Wednesday 22 June, the Ministerial Committee on Economic Policy supported expanding the group-level mandate of the wholly state-owned Gasgrid Finland Oy to include hydrogen transmission infrastructure and the development of a related…

Companies making progress in the utilisation of hydrogen

Companies making progress in the utilisation of hydrogen

The first large-scale hydrogen projects have already been launched around the Gulf of Bothnia. The companies presented their projects between 5 and 6 May 2022 at the BotH2nia Goes Oulu & Raahe event. Some 60 people were on hand to listen to the presentations at the University of Oulu and Raahe Event…

Researchers at the University of Oulu study reducing emissions by using hydrogen in several different ways

Researchers at the University of Oulu study reducing emissions by using hydrogen in several different ways

The University of Oulu has become one of the most important hydrogen research centres in Finland. Researchers at the University of Oulu presented the results of their hydrogen research on Thursday, 5 May 2022 at the BotH2nia Goes Oulu event. Some 60 people were on hand to listen to the presentations…

European Hydrogen Backbone published a vision about H2 corridor from Sweden and Finland to Germany

Gasgrid Finland together with other European Hydrogen Backbone group members has published five hydrogen supply corridors to meet Europe’s accelerated 2030 hydrogen targets. One of them runs from northern Sweden via Finland and the Baltics to Germany.

How do we profile an area to interest hydrogen investors?

BotH2nia’s operating environment theme group outlined a three-step model for attracting investors. The group met on 16 March at the BotH2nia goes Kokkola event.

Could emission-free hydrogen be produced in a way that requires little or no electricity?

Could emission-free hydrogen be produced in a way that requires little or no electricity?

In the Finnish and EU hydrogen strategy, the aim is to produce hydrogen mostly through electrolysis. This requires a huge amount of zero-emission electricity. Other carbon-free means of producing hydrogen are also needed. Cutting-edge methane pyrolysis and future solar hydrogen technologies could be…

Hydrogen and administrative action

Hydrogen and administrative action

Licensing and zoning processes are generally considered very time-consuming parts of a project’s path from early planning to the launch of production. On the other hand, when preparing for major projects, meticulous planning in areas such as business, infrastructure, contracts, funding, and…

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Finland well set to build a powerful hydrogen economy

Finland well set to build a powerful hydrogen economy

Finland is very well placed for building a hydrogen economy thanks to its abundant wind power, according to Fingrid Head of Strategic Grid Planning Mikko Heikkilä and Gasgrid Finland’s Head of Strategic analysis & RDI Sara Kärki.

European Hydrogen Backbone develops 28,000 km in 2030

European Hydrogen Backbone develops 28,000 km in 2030

European Hydrogen Backbone (EHB) network has now been extended by more than 110% since initial launch one and a half years ago. Members present now vision for approximately 53,000 km hydrogen pipeline infrastructure in 28 European countries by 2040. The Backbone is expected to be made up of ~60%-40%…

Sustainably produced European hydrogen brings us security of supply

Sustainably produced European hydrogen brings us security of supply

To maintain security of supply, Europe needs hydrogen produced in a sustainable manner in its area. So far, calls to promote the use of hydrogen have primarily been based on the idea that hydrogen will help us reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, the war in Ukraine has shown that European…

Germany and Norway considering construction of hydrogen pipeline

Germany and Norway considering construction of hydrogen pipeline

Germany and Norway are considering building a hydrogen pipe between the two countries in order to make European countries less dependent on Russian energy.

Utajärvi modernises operations for the hydrogen industry

Utajärvi modernises operations for the hydrogen industry

The municipality of Utajärvi, on the banks of the Oulujoki, Finland, is anticipating more residents, jobs, attractiveness and retaining power by attracting hydrogen production and other new energy industry to the area. This is done by means of cooperation with businesses and more efficient political…

Hydrogen changes Sweden

Hydrogen changes Sweden

Hydrogen will be much more than just a fuel for energy transformation in Sweden. Hydrogen will make Sweden look very different from what it is today. The government estimates that about 100,000 new inhabitants will be needed in the two northernmost counties by the year 2035 — a 20 percent increase…

Hydrogen cooperation launched in Northern Ostrobothnia

Hydrogen cooperation launched in Northern Ostrobothnia

R4H2 – REACTions for Hydrogen is one of the ongoing local hydrogen projects in Finland. Local projects exchange experiences with the national Hydrogen Network, which consists of public sector operators. This means the parties BotH₂nia are partners. For this reason, the views of the parties are also…

Welcome to the new BotH₂nia website!

23 February 2022

Welcome to the new BotH₂nia website!

The vision of turning the "Gulf of Bothnia to the new Persian Gulf" and "tar magnates to hydrogen magnates" will soon be one year old. So far, only a small group of selected people have collaborated online to develop the Baltic Sea area's sustainable energy transition. Now, at last, we can organise…

From ideation to project plan

18 February 2022

From ideation to project plan

A second seminar for the project H2 Ecosystem Roadmap (for Ostrobothnia) was arranged remotely on 10 February 2022. Kaisa Penttilä, from Hanken, acted as moderator, and the central objective was to gain deeper insights into the process from ideation to project planning within the hydrogen theme.

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