Promoting the hydrogen economy
in Finland

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What is the Hydrogen Valley Finland?

Our goal is to promote the hydrogen economy in eastern Finland. This will be achieved by creating the conditions for wind power construction, increasing the capacity of the electricity grid, utilizing bio-based carbon dioxide, and implementing the ResilEast program.

We act as an advocate for our members. We produce and disseminate information on the development of renewable energy and the hydrogen economy

  • for investors,
  • technology and services companies related to the hydrogen economy,
  • for project developers,
  • for public administrations,
  • the media and other stakeholders in the renewable energy sector.

Suomen Vetylaakso has over 60 members, more than half of whom operate in eastern Finland. We are a non-profit association.

Join us and join our growing team to build the hydrogen economy in Eastern Finland. There is power in cooperation!

  • “We have been a member of Vetylaakso for about 1.5–2 years now, and membership has definitely been worthwhile and raised awareness of the development of the hydrogen economy in Finland and Europe.
     
    For Kotka and Hamina as port cities, following the hydrogen economy is strategically important: even though our main focus is still on traditional industry, the port will be one of the key hubs in the future when green hydrogen and its derivatives begin to be transported on a large scale to customers outside Finland. Vetylaakso is the best place to stay up to date on what is really happening in eastern and northern Finland, which projects are progressing and when.

    I particularly appreciate the fact that the association is not just a bunch of people talking at meetings. Real work is done here: communication is active and high-quality, events and webinars are organized regularly, and the board, Jami, and Tommi are determined in their advocacy work. Resources are limited, but they are used to make big leaps forward.
     
    Membership offers concrete benefits:
    – Network: meet the right people you wouldn't otherwise encounter
    – Up-to-date information on developments and projects
    – Opportunity to participate in discussions at an early stage
    – Visibility and influence on the development of the entire sector

    I recommend Vetylaakso membership especially to all port-related regions, industrial companies and energy operators in Eastern Finland interested in the hydrogen economy who want to be ready when the hydrogen economy really takes off. Here, we're not waiting for the ketchup bottle to explode; here, we're already shaking the bottle.
    Jarkko Harjula
    Senior Advisor, Cursor Oy invest in
  • “We joined Hydrogen Valley Finland because we wanted to be involved in promoting the development of the hydrogen economy in Finland and strengthening cooperation between players in the field. We see great potential in combining renewable energy and hydrogen processing, especially in Eastern Finland, and Hydrogen Valley provides an excellent platform for networking and identifying common opportunities and solutions. 
     
    Membership has provided valuable networking opportunities and up-to-date information on developments and plans in the field in Eastern Finland. We have gained a better overall picture of the types of projects and investments underway in Finland and the regional and political initiatives being taken to promote the hydrogen economy.
      
    We believe it is important for the organization to attract members from the paper and pulp industry as well, so that biogenic carbon dioxide producers can be included in the organization and the hydrogen economy value chain, even though we believe that you are already actively working towards this goal.
      
    Suomen Vetylaakso has succeeded in bringing together a diverse group of industry players. We want to continue to be involved in building a strong, competitive, and sustainable hydrogen economy in Finland, especially by utilizing the opportunities offered by Eastern Finland. We believe that Vetylaakso can act as a significant coordinating and unifying force in this endeavor.
    Aapo Koivuniemii
    Managing Director, Åbo Energy
  • “Jami Holtari, CEO of Suomen Vetylaakso, was active, and hydrogen issues have been on our agenda for about ten years, so there was a need.

    Information sharing and networking for business are the most important benefits provided by Suomen Vetylaakso. Our specific need was a partner for the ResilEast program, and we've developed a close working relationship in developing and communicating about it.

    I'd like to see more extensive articles on the technology in the future. Thanks to Suomen Vetylaakso for everything so far."
    Jari Sistonen
    Hydrogen entrepreneur, U-Cont Oy

Eastern and south-eastern Finland have good potential for renewable energy.
For reference, Finland as a whole will consume 79.8 TWh of energy in 2022.

Wind power potential

Of all Finland's bio-based CO2 emissions for refining

Solar power potential

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