- Preliminary studies are underway for an industrial hydrogen valley in Uusimaa, Finland.
- The project will integrate infrastructure, storage, and transmission of renewable hydrogen.
- Significant renewable heat generated can be utilized in district heating.
- Cost-efficient hydrogen transmission and storage solutions are being evaluated.
Project Overview
Neste Corporation, Gasgrid Finland Ltd, Helen Ltd, and Vantaa Energy Ltd have initiated preliminary studies to develop an industrial hydrogen valley in the Uusimaa region, Finland. This initiative aims to advance Finland's hydrogen economy, creating industrial investment opportunities and supporting carbon neutrality goals for both Finland and Europe.
Infrastructure and Integration
The proposed hydrogen valley will integrate infrastructure, storage, and transmission of renewable hydrogen, benefiting both producers and consumers. The project also explores sector integration opportunities, such as utilizing significant amounts of renewable heat generated during hydrogen production for district heating.
National Hydrogen Strategy
Collaboration among companies is crucial for the development of Finland's hydrogen economy, as emphasized by the national resolution on hydrogen adopted by the Finnish Government in February 2023. Efficient hydrogen transmission and storage solutions are essential for the competitiveness of Finland's hydrogen economy on a global scale.
Company Contributions
Gasgrid Finland is focused on developing a national hydrogen network and international infrastructure cooperation in the Baltic Sea region. Helen Ltd plans large-scale hydrogen production at its Vuosaari power plant in Helsinki and is exploring carbon capture, utilization, and storage options. Vantaa Energy aims to become a carbon-negative energy company by 2030, leveraging renewable hydrogen for new processes like carbon capture and utilization, and utilizing waste heat to decarbonize district heating in the Helsinki metropolitan area.
