🇫🇮 Western Finland becomes EU’s BotHâ‚‚nia Hydrogen Valley
The entire west coast of Finland has been officially designated as a hydrogen valley by the European Union. The newly established BotHâ‚‚nia Hydrogen Valley encompasses the NUTS3 regions of Southwest Finland, Satakunta, Pirkanmaa, Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, and Sea Lapland.
The designation comes from the EU’s Clean Hydrogen Partnership programme, recognising the region’s potential to produce substantial volumes of hydrogen using affordable renewable electricity. Currently, the valley generates more than two-thirds of Finland’s wind power, contributing to some of the lowest electricity prices in Europe. By 2030, the region is expected to produce nearly 300,000 metric tonnes of clean hydrogen annually, primarily through electrolysis powered by renewable energy.
BotH₂nia Hydrogen Valley is projected to attract over €3 billion in investments by 2030, positioning it as a key player in Europe’s clean hydrogen and e-fuel production. The region is home to a dynamic ecosystem of innovative companies, with 17 distinct hydrogen value chains already identified. Global leaders such as ABB, Danfoss, Hitachi Energy, and Wärtsilä, alongside smaller tech firms and start-ups, are collectively investing €350 million annually in research and development, driving innovation and scalability.
The EU’s hydrogen valleys bring together dozens of flagship projects worldwide, aiming to accelerate the transition to zero-emission energy. In line with the RePowerEU strategy, these valleys integrate clean hydrogen production, storage, and distribution to end users, while fostering regional value chains.
The Clean Hydrogen Partnership is a public-private initiative supporting research and innovation in hydrogen technologies across Europe. The European Commission has already allocated over €1.2 billion to the programme to support the development of hydrogen valleys and other activities that advance the hydrogen economy.
To learn more about the EU Clean Hydrogen Partnership’s Hydrogen Valleys Platform, which now includes BotH₂nia, visit h2v.eu/hydrogen-valley-platform
Originally published on 27 October by BotH2nia.
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