The first hydrogen refuelling station in Finland is expected to open in Jyväskylä during the summer of 2025, serving both heavy transport, such as buses and lorries, and lighter vehicles, such as cars, taxis and vans. When completed, the station will be an integral part of the emerging green hydrogen ecosystem in Central Finland.

The project is coordinated by the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (Cefmof), a foundation established by the City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team and the Toyota Mobility Foundation. The founding members want to promote carbon neutrality through sustainable mobility and urban development in Central Finland. The hydrogen station was built by the Norwegian company Vireon.

The station is Finland's first pilot for public transport running on green hydrogen. Five hydrogen-powered Caetano H2 City Gold buses are planned to be introduced into the public transport system of the City of Jyväskylä.

"Taking a leading role in the project underlines Cefmof's long-term commitment to building a green hydrogen ecosystem in Central Finland. Our common goal with our partners remains clear - to have a working hydrogen station and promote the adoption of clean transport solutions in Jyväskylä," says Haruka Arai, CEO of Cefmofi.

"We are delighted that Cefmof is taking a leading role in this project. Our cooperation has been excellent, and we will continue to work together for the success of both the filling station and the entire hydrogen value chain," says Juho-Matti Uuksulainen, Project Director at Vireon.

Source and photo: Cefmof.