Investment news also wanted in eastern Finland
In January, we conducted a member survey to find out your views on the role of the Hydrogen Valley Finland and the development of the hydrogen economy and its potential in Eastern Finland. The survey showed that the promotion of the hydrogen economy is seen as important for the economic growth and sustainable development of the region. The members highlighted networking and attracting significant investments to Eastern Finland as the main objectives. The development of an adequate electricity and gas network in Eastern Finland was also seen as important. It is important to hear what you want from us so that we can best succeed in our work.
Advocacy certainly doesn't seem to be getting old as a topic in our workpackage. The recently published Eastern Finland Programme highlighted a wide range of regional development needs, especially in the field of clean energy. The objectives set out in the programme are vital to the vitality of the region, but the hustle and bustle here and there focuses on nothing, and the results are meagre. Unfortunately, the programme leaves the real opportunity for growth, namely the development of the hydrogen economy, to a hopeful wait. The programme does identify the challenges and strengths of the region, but there is no concrete investment in new energy solutions. If the vitality of eastern Finland is truly seen as a security issue, the government must finally invest in the development of the hydrogen economy in the region on a sufficient scale. The measures proposed in this programme are a shambles that will change nothing in eastern Finland. Hydrogen Valley Finland therefore has a lot of work to do if we are to move from words to deeds.
At the same time, Finland and the EU have been eagerly awaiting US President Trump's new energy policy guidelines. The speeches have been direct and harsh, harking back to the days of fossil fuels. Although the effects of Trump's policy on Finland's energy policy are indirect, they could be significant. So we must not delay, but reassess our energy policies in a changing international context. Trump's protectionist policy encourages us to increase our energy independence.
Finland is aiming to become Europe's leading hydrogen economy already in the next decade. This means huge investments in clean energy production and further investments in hydrogen production and downstream processing. Finland now has a world-class opportunity to take the lead in clean technology development and investment that it is striving for.
Fortunately, Finland is moving forward step by step with green transition investments, but so far the biggest news stories are coming from the western part of the country. Still, we are all aware that Finland as a whole needs to build a hydrogen economy that is profitable and competitive. So Hydrogen Valley Finland has a mandate to make a difference.
For Eastern Finland,
Jami Holtari, Managing Director
Hydrogen Valley Finland
MEMBERS INTRODUCED
Miko Huomo develops renewable energy with the power of lightning
Miko Huomo from Joutseno is a renewable energy polymath. Huomo's 3Flash Finland Oy focuses on the development of solar parks and hydrogen projects. The company's latest power plant is a 120 megawatt solar energy park in Loviisa. Huomo wants to encourage actors in eastern Finland to engage in joint lobbying and marketing.
Imatra is also a strong presence in CEO Miko Nitto's business. The three lightning bolts on the coat of arms of the city of Imatra are part of the name of the company.
3Flash Finland's latest energy project, which employs 15 people, is a 120 megawatt solar energy park in the Jokiniemi area of Loviisa, in cooperation with Swedish energy producer Alight. The project is being taken forward with a planning permission and construction is scheduled to start in 2026. The solar park is expected to be operational in 2027 and will generate an estimated 155 gigawatt hours of electricity per year, equivalent to the average annual consumption of around 31 000 households.
In addition, 3Flash Finland is involved in several other solar power and hydrogen projects, such as the 60 MW solar farm project planned for the Murokorvi area in Puumala.
Attention is concerned about investors
He says that his company has direct and effective contacts with financiers, and that funding for projects has been wrangled for several years. However, he is concerned about investor interest in Finnish renewable energy projects.
- Finland is in a situation where we need to create competitiveness in order to attract diverse investment to our country. Investors are lemmings - when one invests, the trend is easily replicated and vice versa. And on the other hand, if there is no transmission network, no producers, consumers or investors, and the permitting processes are slow and cumbersome, projects can be interrupted for several years. The current investment challenge for generation is also the energy price forecasts, for consumption the whole legislations around the hydrogen economy and collectively the subsidy policy, but fortunately the environment is changing all the time.
Another concern is Finland's geographical position and unpredictable geopolitical situation. Location, he says, has an impact on investment decisions.
- In Lappeenranta, we are on the border of the EU and NATO. Investors may take this into account; Western Finland may seem a safer option, although Finland's membership of NATO guarantees that the whole country is covered by the same collective defence. So security is not just about geography.
It's not about location, it's about the security of the alliance.
In Mr Huomo's view, the state should take more regional policy direction in eastern Finland. This means clearer public subsidies, Innovation Funds.
- If we want to keep the whole of Finland inhabited, more national and EU funding needs to be directed to the eastern border. The lack of wind power in the east is a problem that could be compensated by solar power and hydroelectric projects.
Another industrial sector is the paper and pulp industry, which Huomo somewhat admires.
- MetsäGroup is preparing carbon dioxide capture in Kemi - not in Eastern Finland. Stora muses, it generally seems that other large paper and pulp companies are still evaluating the value and earning model of carbon dioxide. For example, a major investor told us to source biogenic carbon dioxide for the hydrogen economy from Eastern Finland, well we tried and they couldn't measure its value for all stakeholders, too bad, because that train was lost.
Praise Eastern Finland!
The note sends a clear message to Hydrogen Valley, the regional and local authorities and city leaders: focus on lobbying for the whole of Eastern Finland.
- Now each city represents itself and seeks to make a difference. Little measures here and there, this is fucking stupid," says the note.
According to him, all impact measures should be combined when marketing eastern Finland. South Karelia, Savo and the regional unions for a common goal.
- After all, forest industry companies do not look at the world from the perspective of South-East Finland, but globally.
3Flash Finland has sold three large industrial solar power development projects, although licensing has been slow. The process should be smoother, especially in terms of appeals. Slow permitting is a disincentive for investors.
- I can understand complaining if a project affects the life of the complainant, but not complaining from the other side of Finland or without any factual basis.
He would also expect NATO to take action to increase security in eastern Finland, which is a prerequisite for the vitality of the region.
- I am saddened that it still seems that NATO is not contributing to Eastern Finland in any way. Eastern Finland should become a lower-risk region. NATO should act as a catalyst. A difficult situation when geopolitics is sadly bleak.
GUEST PEN / JUKKA KOPRA
Advocacy is a team sport - energy solutions for growth in South-East Finland
The success of South Karelia and Eastern Finland more broadly cannot be taken for granted. In order to succeed in national and international competition, we need to engage in continuous, determined lobbying and lobbying efforts. Critical stages in decision-making must be identified and influenced in a timely manner and with the right messages. It is now that we need to keep our region's energy and industrial projects as visible as possible.
In lobbying, it is important to identify the key stages in the decision-making process. In general, lobbying is most effective when issues are at the preparatory stage - before even the initial policies have been finalised. This is particularly the case for regulation of energy projects and investment subsidies.
When designing government programmes, budgets and regulatory reforms, it is important to be involved in the discussions at an early stage. This means actively engaging with ministries, officials and parliamentary committees. During this anticipation and preparation phase, as well as when government proposals are before Parliament, it is important to ensure that the specific characteristics of our region are taken into account. At this stage, joint communication between parliamentarians, the regional association and businesses is essential. It is worth remembering that no one but the region's own actors will take the region's side.
After decisions have been taken, we must ensure that they are translated into practice in the best possible way for our region. If necessary, legislation and subsidies can still be influenced during the implementation phase, but the more advanced the preparatory process, the greater the difficulty.
Latest legislation affecting energy projects
There have been significant changes in energy policy that also affect projects in South-East Finland. The EU's green transition targets, the national energy strategy and regulatory changes are driving both industrial investment and regional development. Key issues to be taken into account include investment subsidies for renewable energy, which Finland aims to use to increase renewable energy production. Eastern Finland has great potential in this respect, for example in relation to bioenergy and wind power.
Work is also underway to regulate hydropower and energy storage. Electricity storage and hydrogen technology are solutions for the future and support policies are being developed. Legislation on the regulation of critical infrastructure, linked to the EU's CER Directive, is currently being debated in Parliament. Given the geopolitical developments of the day, protecting critical infrastructure and improving resilience are increasingly central to energy projects. In this context, we need to ensure that projects in our region meet the new requirements and receive the necessary support for their implementation.
Specificities of South-East Finland in energy projects
Southeast Finland has a strong industrial tradition and many opportunities for energy projects. However, the region also faces challenges that have been identified in the advocacy work. The specific situation of the border region needs to be taken into account. The situation on the eastern border poses a challenge to investment security for energy projects and foreign and domestic investors need predictable regulatory and support policies. There is still a lot of untapped wind energy potential in eastern Finland, so smooth permitting and planning processes are critical. Efforts must be made to find solutions to licensing problems so that licensing practices do not create barriers to the necessary investments.
Advocacy is a team sport
Energy and infrastructure projects need coherent and determined lobbying. The success of our regions depends on how well the different actors - MPs, cities, the welfare region, the regional government, businesses and the third sector - manage to communicate common objectives to the government and to each other.
The results of advocacy are not always visible quickly, and sometimes they are not as desired. But this does not mean that the work is wasted - on the contrary, determined advocacy pays off in the long run. The key is to ensure that the needs of our region are known to decision-makers at the right time.
The future of eastern Finland cannot be taken for granted. Successful energy projects, a strong business sector and national decision-making that takes into account the specific characteristics of our region will ensure the future success of the region. We cannot rest on our laurels in this work. Every day is a good day for advocacy.
Lobbyist Kimmo Siira calls for projects to be profitable and to see the big picture
In the East Finland hydrogen debate, a hydrogen pipeline is a beautiful idea, but it still means nothing. What is missing from the debate are essentials such as profitability, what is being done, why it is being done and with what. Why hydrogen is needed at all," asks lobbyist Kimmo Siira.
Kimmo Siira has solid experience in lobbying, energy and sparring companies in international markets, as well as in promoting Finland's growth. Most recently, he has worked as a Special Adviser on International Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in New Delhi, India, focusing specifically on energy markets and international veto strategies. He is also a deputy member of the board of the Hydrogen Valley Finland and a founding member of the Finnish Hydrogen Cluster.
Siira's new work will also focus on growth promotion and project conceptualisation. Siira will start as a new project development manager in the Lahti region, with the aim of attracting outside investment to the area.
- Competition for investors is fierce and we are part of an international market, which means we also need to make our own expertise more visible. Conceptualise ideas in a way that can be presented to investors, and which also takes into account the commercial aspects. If we want something, we have to make it easier for others to Due dillihence, otherwise investment will go elsewhere.
According to Siira, the energy debate in Eastern Finland has been bogged down in the utilisation of carbon dioxide from the paper and pulp industry and the defence forces versus wind power issue, both of which have reached a stalemate.
- Eastern Finland must first have a common idea and strategy that brings together the excellence of Eastern Finland in that market. The strategy must be comparable with other countries and regions. Then we need to start talking about money, because that is what ultimately interests companies. At present, these elements are missing and instead we are already talking about projects, although the process is only at the idea stage.
Siira also finds the whole debate on the East-West irrelevant. A lot of wind power is being built in western Finland, which produces surplus electricity, and to balance this, hydrogen storage facilities have been built, which are not yet very profitable. Now they have started to build P2X plants. Eastern Finland needs to assess its own potential.
Wind and hydrogen should not be put in the same basket
Before embarking on energy projects, the whole value chain must be examined. Wind farms bring tax money to municipalities. This should be separated from the hydrogen debate and hydrogen projects should be considered as separate projects with their own profitability, their own electricity prices and their own revenue streams.
- Now, in the debate in eastern Finland, wind and hydrogen are getting mixed up and the result is a messy situation. People moan that you can't build hydrogen when there is no wind power. This is not true. 93% of electricity is already carbon neutral. We can already use renewable electricity to make hydrogen. The EU has made a clear commitment. We don't necessarily need more wind farms at the moment. As the demand for hydrogen increases, the demand for energy will naturally increase, and with it the need for more energy sources. But this will only happen in the future, Siira thunders.
- Fingrid has become a bottleneck, a well of hopes, a well into which all sorts of hopes are thrown for potential future projects that may not be viable or financially viable. Before there are hopes and ideas, there must be profitability calculations.
Now, according to Siira, projects are not planned from the point of view of profitability. It's worth remembering that after the war of aggression in Russia, money has again come at a price. We are no longer living in a 0-interest world. This has changed the profitability of projects.
Eastern Finland needs a story
To promote its interests and attract investment, Eastern Finland needs a clear, understandable and inspiring story. Now the only debate is that the Defence Forces will not allow wind farms to be built. This is not true and will not attract investors.
- No wind farms - no hydrogen, I think, is a strange approach. Although at the moment the production of hydrogen is not yet profitable, hydrogen has become "too big to fail" in the EU. The EU has forgotten the neutrality of technologies, i.e. that different technologies must be allowed to compete with each other. In the US, India and China, hydrogen solutions are being developed more freely. The EU regulates too much, Siira says.
Finland needs to think about what to do with hydrogen: producing electric fuels seems to be the most sensible way forward at the moment. P2X solutions only reduce CO2 emissions from the steel industry. P2X projects do not require the same massive amounts of energy as, for example, the steel industry or other process industries, or even the fertiliser industry, but they do come with an efficiency problem: they are not commercially viable at the moment.
- One possible scenario is that hydrogen becomes the new oil, i.e. available at certain points, rather than becoming a universal silver bullet, a silver bullet that is suitable for all conditions, Siira muses.
According to Siira, the seasonality of energy flows must be understood in hydrogen projects as in all energy projects.
- Now no one has the big picture and instead of conceptualising projects, ideas are thrown around. The decision on where to use hydrogen is the first decision in the hydrogen strategy.
Then we can start to build a common story and vision for the attractiveness of Eastern Finland as a whole. A story that encapsulates where and why hydrogen will be used in Eastern Finland, how profitable it is and why Eastern Finland is a good place for energy projects.
The core of the entire Finnish hydrogen development in Lappeenranta
LUT is one of Europe's most prestigious hydrogen universities, with its own hydrogen laboratory. Yllikkälä in Lappeenranta is one of the largest substations around which it is easy to build. This makes it natural to develop the core of the hydrogen cluster in the Lappeenranta economic area," Siira says.
- The regions should be seen as separate regions; Kuopio, Joensuu, Lappeenranta, etc. The elephant needs to be cut into pieces, regional strengths need to be studied and then the big picture of eastern Finland, a common strategy, can be formed. You cannot build a sluggish economy at the taxpayers' expense, but you have to take the business forward on the terms of profitability.
Siira's vision for Hydrogen Valley goes beyond being a tool for producing and sharing information. He sees Hydrogen Valley Finland more as a pre-developer, working with companies and cities to take forward projects that are then spun off to investors. Pure project development, on the other hand, is not what Hydrogen Valley is about. In terms of communication, Siira's vision means that Hydrogen Valley's communication will be more outward-looking, alongside its members.
South Savo's vitality politician Arto Sepponen would simplify decision-making
During his career, Arto Sepponen has tackled several financial challenges in the province of South Savo and the city of Pieksämäki. He wants to accelerate structural changes aimed at increasing the vitality of the region.
Arto Sepponen teaches ICT at Spesia Vocational College and is a part-time entrepreneur. He has a long career in regional politics and has held several positions of trust. Sepponen is a member of the Pieksämäki City Council and chairman of the South Savo Regional Government.
Sepponen talks about vitality. He wants to enable projects by municipalities and municipal-owned organisations. In South Savo, funding decisions have already been taken for projects worth €90 million during the funding period.
Work creates traction - and attraction
In addition to making a difference, Sepponen wants to promote Pieksämäki's appeal and attractiveness. He wants to hold on to the people of Pieksämäki and at the same time wants returning residents, especially from the capital region, but also settlers.
- It is worth being proud of your region and your municipality. This is not always the case, but people may disparage their place of origin. Pieksämäki has a vibrant business scene, hobby opportunities and educational institutions, says Sepponen.
To be attractive and attractive, there must be jobs available in the municipality. And fortunately, there are. NATO provided a freight wagon project and employment training for 80 welders. A wind farm with 22 wind turbines will be completed in the summer in the district of Niinimäki. The turbines are estimated to produce more than 400 gigawatt hours of electricity per year, equivalent to the annual electricity consumption of around 80 000 households. The wind farm will also generate property tax revenues of around €800 000 per year for the city.
There is still work to be done; for example, industrial sites have not been zoned. Sepponen believes that the municipality must be ahead of the game when it comes to foreign operators if it wants to have a hydrogen plant or a data centre in the area. And they want a data centre in Pieksämäki. The municipality's vitality could be increased by becoming part of a special economic zone and receiving tax breaks.
Pieksämäki's population has increased, mainly due to Ukrainian refugees, some of whom have fortunately found work. Despite this, the age pyramid is becoming less favourable, i.e. growing from the top rather than from the middle, which would be important for vitality.
Future project revenues will be used for basic services for local citizens, such as sports and culture. Some of the money will go to promoting business opportunities.
- In implementing new projects, it is important to use local companies throughout the value chain," Sepponen stresses.
Table stuckness is a barrier to achieving objectives
In Sepponen's view, the advocacy agenda in eastern Finland is not sufficiently clear and coherent to make a clear leap forward in the region's vitality.
- Now things are being worked through in each province separately. Then there are the joint "tables"; the regions of Eastern Finland, the regions of Northern Finland and the discussions between the regions. South Karelia and Kymenlaakso are involved in some tables and then there is the Eastern Finland Union and, of course, the objectives of the regions' first cities," Sepponen says, describing the multi-level nature of decision-making.
- The ELY centres, AVI, chambers of commerce and entrepreneurs add their flavour. They all have their own ideas for increasing vitality. When you try to formulate everyone's views into a common goal, you end up with a compromise of compromises, which in the end achieves nothing," he says.
- If we want big money - we have to look like Eastern Finland. We need to de-duplicate and create one entity; the Governor as the voice of the whole region. Now we have to decide how to do this," says Sepponen.
NEWS FROM US AND THE WORLD
Members of the Hydrogen Valley Finland want to attract investment to Eastern Finland
In January, the Hydrogen Valley Finland conducted a member survey to find out members' views on the development of the hydrogen economy and its potential in eastern Finland. The survey showed that the promotion of the hydrogen economy is seen as important for the economic growth and sustainable development of the region.
The members highlighted networking and attracting significant investment to eastern Finland as key objectives. The development of an adequate electricity and gas network in Eastern Finland was also seen as important.
Members called for more regional networking events and lobbying of key decision-makers. Information on major new investments and funding opportunities for flagship projects were also key issues.
The main objectives of the Hydrogen Valley Finland were:
- Developing an adequate electricity and gas network in eastern Finland (17 votes)
- Attracting significant investment to eastern Finland (16 votes)
- Bringing together the players in the hydrogen economy through networking (15 votes)
- Increasing the interest of national and EU decision-makers in the development of eastern Finland's hydrogen economy (14 votes)
- Facilitating solutions to the wind/radar problem (13 votes)
The members expressed their wish for Hydrogen Valley Finland to:
- Lobbying key decision-makers (16 votes)
- Regional networking events (15 votes)
- Business visits (12 votes)
- Themed meetings for different target groups (9 votes)
- National networking events (7 votes)
Members asked for communication on the following topics:
- Major new investments (15 votes)
- Industry news in Finland (13 votes)
- On reforms related to national and EU legislation (14 votes)
- On funding opportunities for hydrogen projects (12 votes)
- Hydrogen Valley events (12 votes)
Members expressed their wish for the association to communicate through the following channels:
- Newsletters (17 votes)
- LinkedIn (15 votes)
- Hydrogen Valley website (14 votes)
- Events in the sector (8 votes)
- National media (7 votes)
The members of Hydrogen Valley Finland were quite satisfied with the association's activities, with an average rating of 3.81 stars out of five. When asked about the benefits of Hydrogen Valley Finland, members highlighted the expertise, research data and networking that the network brings to the hydrogen economy. More open public events were requested.
In January, 22 members responded to the questionnaire, of which 9 represented companies, 1 educational institution, 6 development companies, 3 municipalities and 3 other organisations.
P2X Solutions pioneers green hydrogen - Harjavalta plant launched
Finnish renewable energy got a great addition to its production palette when green hydrogen production started in Harjavalla. P2X Solutions was the first in Finland to start commercial operation of green hydrogen. The start of production is a major leap forward for the Finnish hydrogen economy.
Jami Holtari (left), CEO of Vetylaakso, congratulates Herkko Plit, CEO of P2X, at the Nordic Hydrogen Week in Oulu, Finland.
According to Herkko Plit, CEO of P2X Solutions, Finland has excellent prospects to become a major power in clean hydrogen and downstream processing, and he hopes many projects will follow.
- The introduction of green hydrogen and electric fuels should start before the mandatory legislation comes into force, as this will take time. My message to businesses is: don't wait for change, do it yourself first. This will give you a competitive advantage and ensure a zero-emission energy supply in the 2030s," Plit said in a company press release.
The Harjavalta plant has a green hydrogen production capacity of 20 MW. The plant complex also includes a methanation plant, which will start up at a later stage. P2X Solutions is also planning hydrogen plants in Joensuu and Oulu, among others. The company aims to gradually increase hydrogen production to a capacity of 40 MW for the Joensuu plant and up to 100 MW for the Oulu plant.
Hydrogen Valley on a media and events tour
Hydrogen Valley Finland has been energetically touring the cities of Eastern Finland and meeting the main media in the region. The programme for the winter and spring also includes active participation in renewable energy and hydrogen events.
The purpose of the media tour is to provide the latest news on renewable energy and the hydrogen economy in south-east Finland, especially to editors, and to build good relations with the media. The media reception has been very positive and journalists have been interested in the hydrogen economy. Although they are interested in the vitality of eastern Finland as a whole, journalists are most interested in concrete projects in their own region.
Hydrogen Valley Finland was strongly involved in the Hydrogen Summit & Expo, which brought together key players in the hydrogen economy in Tampere in January. The event focused on the development of the hydrogen ecosystem and its potential in different sectors.
Most recently, Hydrogen Valley Finland participated in the Nordic Hydrogen Week, part of the Nordic Hydrogen Week event in Oulu in February. The event brought together international industry leaders, innovators, researchers and policy makers to discuss the future of hydrogen in the Nordic countries.
Next, Hydrogen Valley Finland will participate in EnergyWeek 2025, the most important networking and sales event for the energy sector in the Nordic countries, which will take place in Vaasa in March. EnergyWeek will focus on topics such as energy and climate, wind power and renewable energy, energy storage and gas technology.
In May, Hydrogen Valley Finland will participate in the Eastern Finland Energy Days in Leppävirra. The event will bring together innovative actors and influencers in the energy and technology sector to discuss and share information on energy developments and technologies.
Hydrogen Valley Finland is planning to participate in the Rotterdam Hydrogen Summit, one of the largest hydrogen economy events in the world.
Active participation in events brings members the most interesting news in the field and creates more opportunities for networking to promote the hydrogen economy and renewable energy development in Eastern Finland.
Vetymiehet on a media tour. Vetylaakso's CEO Jami Holtari (right) and communications expert Tommi Siikaniva fan the air in Savonlinna to celebrate a successful media tour.
Energy well drilled 817 metres deep in Kotka's Sunila
In February, a central energy well was drilled in Sunila, Kotka. The well will be used for research and education at Xamk.
Geoenergy research is a new development at Xamk. Geoenergy is a renewable energy solution that uses the heat of the soil for heating and cooling needs.
The energy well is an important research platform for students and experts in the field. It will provide valuable new insights into energy production from these depths and in the rapakivigranite region.
- The construction of the central energy well is a concrete step towards a low-emission and energy-efficient future, says Project Manager Erja Tuliniemi.
The well will help to use geoenergy efficiently, while providing valuable insights into how heating and cooling solutions can be applied to energy systems in different locations. The well is located in Kotka's Sunila industrial area, where Xamk already has other activities, such as an oil spill response basin.
In addition to the well, the research environment will also include solar panels and a wind farm. The data from the research environment will be used to study the efficiency, sustainability and environmental impact of energy production, developing new innovations for local and national needs.
The energy well will be used to study active and passive charging, among other things. Active charging uses the condenser of a geothermal heat pump to transfer heat to the ground loop, a heat transfer pipe in the well. Passive charging uses heat from the outside air and the heat is stored in the well by a liquid cooler.
Future experts for the hydrogen economy
A member of the Hydrogen Valley Finland, Kouvola Vocational College Eduko offers and organises secondary education for students in compulsory and continuous learning. It also offers other education and training activities to support the development of working life.
Eduko has set out to anticipate the labour needs of the new business related to the hydrogen economy and to identify the skills that the growing hydrogen economy will need in the future. The Green hydrogen skills project launched at the beginning of the year will create secondary vocational education and training related to the hydrogen economy and its value chains.
The hydrogen economy is expected to create many new jobs in Finland, a significant share of which will be jobs requiring skills at secondary level. New types of skills are needed in areas such as hydrogen production, storage, installation, maintenance and servicing of hydrogen-related infrastructure and logistics.
To identify future skills requirements, the project is currently identifying companies and operators with insight or experience into the skills requirements of the emerging hydrogen economy. Based on the identified needs and requirements, appropriate training products will be designed and subsequently piloted.
Bio-CCUS & biochar, wind and solar power projects progress on the map
Hydrogen Valley Finland is following bio-CCUS, biochar, wind and solar power projects in Finland.
Bio-CCUS and biochar projects (Source: Bioenergia magazine): mapWindand solar power projects (Source: Suomen Uusiuvat) .
Annual meeting of the Hydrogen Valley Finland 11.3.
Welcome to the annual meeting of the Hydrogen Valley Finland on Tuesday 11 March from 12-14. More information will be included in the invitation to the annual meeting, the meeting will take place in the centre of Helsinki.
Lotta Westerlund, Acting Chairwoman of the German-Finnish Chamber of Commerce, will be present to talk about the German hydrogen market and opportunities for Finnish companies. The agenda includes the statutory agenda for the annual meeting.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Watch the EnergyWeek teaser on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsfE4HD913E&t
Energy Week 2025 17.-20.3 in Vaasa
Energy Week attracts energy experts from around the world to Vaasa. The week of events is an opportunity to network and hear about the latest and most interesting innovations in the sector.
World Hydrogen Summit 2025 in Rotterdam 20-22 May 2025
The largest and most influential event in the hydrogen economy, the World Hydrogen 2025 Summit & Exhibition will take place in Rotterdam, the Netherlands from 20-22 May 2025. The Summit will be attended by around 15,000 experts from around the world.
