ABO Energy advances 600 MW hydrogen project in Finland

ABO Energy and the City of Oulu have signed a cooperation agreement to advance development of a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in northern Finland. (Image: City of Oulu / Roni-Kuva Oy)

ABO Energy and the City of Oulu have signed a cooperation agreement to advance development of a large-scale green hydrogen production facility in northern Finland.

The agreement covers project development, land-use planning, permitting and studies needed to move the project forward. It follows a site reservation secured by ABO Energy in 2025.

Plans call for electrolysis capacity of up to 600 MW, which could be developed in two or three phases. ABO Energy is also evaluating production of synthetic methanol and sustainable aviation fuel (e-SAF) at the site.

Waste heat from the production process could be supplied to Oulu’s district heating network. The proposed development would occupy up to 41 hectares.

“The development of green hydrogen projects requires a strong combination of infrastructure, access to renewable energy and close cooperation with local stakeholders,” said Amanda Cardwell, head of project development at ABO Energy Suomi.

ABO Energy said an investment decision will follow additional project development, technical studies and commercial evaluation.

The City of Oulu is developing infrastructure to support hydrogen-related industries, while Finnish transmission system operator Gasgrid Finland is planning a hydrogen network intended to connect major production and consumption centers.