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Feasibility study on the value chain for hydrogen in Västerbotten

Feasibility study on the value chain for hydrogen in Västerbotten

Boliden, Nevel, Skellefteå Kraft and Sveaskog have signed a letter of intent for a feasibility study to establish a value chain for hydrogen and biofuels in Västerbotten. The goal is to enable a phase-out of fossil fuel currently used in processes at the Rönnskär smelter.

GreenIron secures environmental permit for its first production site

GreenIron secures environmental permit for its first production site

The Land and Environment Court in Östersund has granted GreenIron an environmental permit for its production site in Sandviken, Sweden. The positive decision from the Court was rendered on March 28, and the permit has now gained legal force. GreenIron is commencing construction and assembly work for…

Plan for the Finnish hydrogen network published

Plan for the Finnish hydrogen network published

Gasgrid Finland has published preliminary alternative route plans for the Finnish hydrogen network, which will help to promote the development of the transmission network with industrial operators, project developers and municipalities, among others. The company aims to develop a hydrogen…

Umeå wants to enable hydrogen aviation by 2035

Umeå wants to enable hydrogen aviation by 2035

In a joint effort, Umeå Municipality, Swedavia, RISE and Umeå Energi are taking steps to prepare for the establishment of hydrogen at airports and enable hydrogen aviation by 2035 with the FLYH2UME project.

Factory growing food out of hydrogen launches

Factory growing food out of hydrogen launches

Solar Foods’ first commercial-scale production facility of Solein starts production in Vantaa, Finland. It marks the beginning of the commercialisation of the novel protein and showcases what the future of food production could look like.

Research project on hydrogen storage launched

Research project on hydrogen storage launched

VTT, GTK and industrial partner organizations are launching a pioneering research project Hydrogen UnderGround (HUG) focused on underground storage of hydrogen in Finland.

Alpiq acquires majority share of P2X Solutions

Alpiq acquires majority share of P2X Solutions

P2X Solutions, a Finnish forerunner of green hydrogen, and Alpiq, a leading Swiss energy services provider and European electricity producer, have agreed on a financing arrangement according to which Alpiq becomes the majority owner of P2X Solutions.

Elcogen raises €140m for scaling of its solid oxide technology for hydrogen

Elcogen raises €140m for scaling of its solid oxide technology for hydrogen

Baker Hughes has made a strategic investment in Elcogen. Combined with equity investment from Hydrogen One Capital Growth plc, HD Hyundai and Mirae, as well as project grants from the European Commission, including an IPCEI project, totalling more than €24m, and a proposed debt of €15m, Elcogen has…

Carbon dioxide infrastructure to Malmö

Carbon dioxide infrastructure to Malmö

CMP, E.ON, Nordion Energi, Sysav and Uniper have signed a partnership agreement for the development of a CO2 hub in Malmö. The collaboration is part of the regional project Carbon Network South Sweden, CNetSS, and will carry out feasibility studies to investigate the conditions for an intermediate…

Almost 7 GW of wind power in Finland

23 February 2024

Almost 7 GW of wind power in Finland

2023 was the second busiest year for wind power in Finland's history: the combined peak power of wind turbines increased by 1.3 gigawatts (GW). In 2024, another 1 GW of additional wind power is expected to come online. At the same time, economic uncertainty, rising costs and war in Europe have also…

Oxygen from electrolysers to the bottom of the Baltic Sea?

21 February 2024

Oxygen from electrolysers to the bottom of the Baltic Sea?

Can the excess oxygen released during hydrogen production at offshore wind farms benefit the Baltic Sea marine environment? Researchers will find out in a new modelling study where they will study the effects of oxygenation of the deep waters of the Baltic Sea in the short and long term.

Fertiberia, Lantmännen and Nordion Energi develop Sweden's first fossil-free mineral fertiliser factory

19 February 2024

Fertiberia, Lantmännen and Nordion Energi develop Sweden's first fossil-free mineral fertiliser factory

Fertiberia, Lantmännen and Nordion Energi announce a partnership to establish Sweden's first fossil-free mineral fertiliser production through the joint initiative Power2Earth. Through its hydrogen-based production process based on fossil-free energy, Power2Earth has the potential to reduce the…

Oulu Energy plans a 100 MW hydrogen plant in Oulu, Finland

14 February 2024

Oulu Energy plans a 100 MW hydrogen plant in Oulu, Finland

Oulu Energy Ltd is planning to build a 100 megawatts (MW) hydrogen production plant in Oulu, northern Finland. When completed, the plant would be a big step towards clean energy production and thus a natural part of Oulu Energy’s goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2030. Partner for the project…

Infrastructure studies for hydrogen aviation in Sweden and Norway

31 January 2024

Infrastructure studies for hydrogen aviation in Sweden and Norway

Airbus, Avinor, SAS, Swedavia and Vattenfall have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to investigate the feasibility of a hydrogen infrastructure at airports in Sweden and Norway.

TUKES published a guide on safe handling and storage of hydrogen

24 January 2024

TUKES published a guide on safe handling and storage of hydrogen

The Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (TUKES) has published a guide to the safe handling and storage of hydrogen. The introduction justifies the publication of the guide by stating that, although hydrogen has long been used as an industrial chemical, its use as a transport fuel and as part of…

CIP launches new company to develop energy island projects

19 January 2024

CIP launches new company to develop energy island projects

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (“CIP”) is launching Copenhagen Energy Islands (“CEI”), a new development company dedicated to developing energy islands globally with backing from Nordic, European, and North American investors.

Geopolymers - new types of hydrogen storage

12 January 2024

Geopolymers - new types of hydrogen storage

The GeoH2 project, led by Associate Professor Tero Luukkonen in the University of Oulu, stores hydrogen in geopolymers. Hydrogen is one of the promising energy carriers of the future, but storing it as a gas or liquid is difficult. The project is developing a safe way to store hydrogen in solid form…

Pre-Feasibility Study for the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor has been launched

Pre-Feasibility Study for the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor has been launched

The European Gas Transmission System Operators Gasgrid Finland (Finland), Elering (Estonia), Conexus Baltic Grid (Latvia), Amber Grid (Lithuania), GAZ-SYSTEM (Poland) and ONTRAS (Germany) participating in the international project for the creation of the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor signed a…

Investment aid for renewable methane production in Kristinestad and carbon dioxide capture in Mustasaari

14 December 2023

Investment aid for renewable methane production in Kristinestad and carbon dioxide capture in Mustasaari

The Finnish Government has granted investment aid to Koppö Energia Oy for an investment in renewable methane production in Kristinestad and to Westenergy Oy for a carbon dioxide capture plant in Mustasaari.

Aurelia Turbines sells 20 turbines to Taiwan - gas turbines can use hydrogen as a fuel

29 November 2023

Aurelia Turbines sells 20 turbines to Taiwan - gas turbines can use hydrogen as a fuel

Jhuo Sih International of Taiwan has ordered 20 gas turbines from Aurelia Turbines of Lappeenranta. Aurelia was able to sell the turbines because they will also be able to use hydrogen as a fuel in the future. Some of Jhuo Sih's customers intend to switch to hydrogen as a fuel for the turbines.…

Internal markets in hydrogen: Council and Parliament reach deal

28 November 2023

Internal markets in hydrogen: Council and Parliament reach deal

The Council and the Parliament today reached a provisional political agreement on the directive to establish common rules for the internal markets in renewable and natural gases and in hydrogen.

International Baltic Sea Hydrogen Infrastructure awarded PCI status in the EU

28 November 2023

International Baltic Sea Hydrogen Infrastructure awarded PCI status in the EU

The Nordic Hydrogen Route, Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor and Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector hydrogen infrastructure development projects around the Baltic Sea have been designated as Projects of Common Interest (PCI) by the European Commission. PCI status allows, among other things, to apply for EU…

Study proposes strategies for low-carbon fuel adoption in port environments

23 November 2023

Study proposes strategies for low-carbon fuel adoption in port environments

P2X Solutions has published a study proposing considerations and strategies for safe and commercially viable introduction of e-fuels in the maritime sector of the Baltic Sea region. The study focused on the safety regulation and permitting of future fuels such as green hydrogen, e-methane,…

European Hydrogen Bank auction launched - €800 million of H2 subsidies available

23 November 2023

European Hydrogen Bank auction launched - €800 million of H2 subsidies available

The Commission launched today the first auction under the European Hydrogen Bank to support the production of renewable hydrogen in Europe, with an initial €800 million of emissions trading revenues, channelled through the Innovation Fund.

Kokkola wants to become the capital of Finland's clean energy and decarbonization

21 November 2023

Kokkola wants to become the capital of Finland's clean energy and decarbonization

A group of companies working in the hydrogen economy and companies planning to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations and products have signed a letter of intent to turn Kokkola into Finland's clean energy and decarbonization capital. The project aims to speed up electrification and the…

Flexens, Lhyfe and CIP to build hydrogen production in Åland

2 November 2023

Flexens, Lhyfe and CIP to build hydrogen production in Åland

Flexens, Lhyfe and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) are to start developing a large-scale hydrogen production facility in Åland. The project will combine zero-emission hydrogen production with offshore wind power, which will be built in the Åland Islands with a capacity of several gigawatts.…

P2X Solutions to supply Danisco Sweeteners with green hydrogen

1 November 2023

P2X Solutions to supply Danisco Sweeteners with green hydrogen

P2X Solutions and Danisco Sweeteners, part of the International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. (IFF) group, have signed an agreement that will see Danisco Sweeteners' Kotka plant produce xylitol using green hydrogen supplied by P2X Solutions. Xylitol production always requires, among other things, xylose…

Join BotH₂nia and secure your place at hydrogen events

12 October 2023

Join BotH₂nia and secure your place at hydrogen events

At the beginning of 2024, the BotH₂nia hydrogen network will become a cooperation network of local hydrogen valleys in the northern Baltic Sea. BotH₂nia is open to companies interested in the hydrogen industry and related innovation, commercial hydrogen project developers, RDI actors, educational…

HD Hyundai invests €45 million in Elcogen

11 October 2023

HD Hyundai invests €45 million in Elcogen

Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, part of the Hyundai Group, invested €45 million in Elcogen's Solid Oxide technology to further deepen cooperation in zero-emission power generation systems and green hydrogen production.

Baltic Sea Region Hydrogen Council project launched

Baltic Sea Region Hydrogen Council project launched

An official collaboration agreement has been signed by Vätgas Sverige, Latvian Hydrogen Association, Nexus Consultants, BotH2nia, Estonian Association of Hydrogen Technologies, Lithuanian Hydrogen Energy Association, Brintbranchen and Ukrainian Hydrogen Association for partnerships in the Baltic Sea…

Blastr Green Steel and Inkoo Shipping to cooperate in land and harbor development in Inkoo

Blastr Green Steel and Inkoo Shipping to cooperate in land and harbor development in Inkoo

Blastr Green Steel and Inkoo Shipping have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for cooperating in land and harbour development in Inkoo, Finland. According to the LOI, Blastr will utilise Inkoo Shipping's land area to optimise further the layout design of the planned ultra-low CO₂ steel plant in Inkoo.…

NW Natural and Hycamite to explore opportunities for emissions-free hydrogen production technology in Oregon

NW Natural and Hycamite to explore opportunities for emissions-free hydrogen production technology in Oregon

NW Natural, Oregon’s largest gas utility, and Kokkola, Finland-based Hycamite TCD Technologies have signed a letter of intent to explore applications for Hycamite’s novel methane pyrolysis technology to produce and distribute clean hydrogen.

Elcogen awarded funding to help EU develop affordable green hydrogen technology

25 September 2023

Elcogen awarded funding to help EU develop affordable green hydrogen technology

Elcogen has received funding from IPCEI for a 25.4m EUR project to accelerate the deployment of Solid Oxide technology to enable affordable green hydrogen production in Europe. The grant funding has been awarded from the Hy2 Tech initiative, part of the Important Projects of Common European Interest…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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.

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…

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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…

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.

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…

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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’…

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…

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.

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%…

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…

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…

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