Gasgrid Announces Plans for a Hydrogen Transmission Network in Finland, Pushing Renewable Energy Forward

In the near future, Finland’s hydrogen transmission network will become a driving force in the country’s push towards renewable energy. Gasgrid, the company responsible for transmitting natural gas in Finland, has announced plans to develop a hydrogen infrastructure that will meet the needs of operators and create an open market for this clean energy source.

The initial phase of the project will focus on building infrastructure in the coastal areas of Finland. This decision was made based on market research conducted by Gasgrid in 2023, which showed that there is high demand for hydrogen in these regions. Additionally, many wind power projects are located along the west coast of Finland, and a significant portion of the country’s carbon emissions come from southern Finland.

In the future, plans call for expanding the hydrogen transmission network to include areas in eastern, central, and northern Finland where new wind or solar power production can be developed. This will help to ensure that hydrogen is accessible to as many people as possible throughout the country.

Gasgrid will begin mapping out concrete route alternatives for the network starting in spring 2024. Feedback from companies and project developers involved in advancing the hydrogen economy will be gathered during this process. There is a collective effort to support the development of this important infrastructure and foster a thriving hydrogen market in Finland.