Arctio Hydrogen Ecosystem
Country
Finland
The Hydrogen Valley project in the Arctio area (Tornio) aims to build a large-scale green hydrogen ecosystem based on renewable energy and strong industrial infrastructure. It supports hydrogen production, distribution, and use in industry and transport, while promoting investment, innovation, and the transition to a low-carbon economy in Northern Finland.
Lead developer
Business Tornio Oy
Project partner
Overarching / General
City of Tornio, Outokumpu Oyj
H2 production
Norwegian Hydrogen, Verso Energy, Norsk e-fuel
H2 transportation, storage & distribution
Gasgrid Vetyverkot Oy, Vireon Hydrogen Oy
H2 end use
Verso Energy, Norsk e-Fuel
Project details
Production volume
H2 production from electrolysis
0
H2 tons/year
Final products
H2
E-SAF
Other power-to-X products
H2 color
Green
Total investment (CAPEX)
3,500
EUR m
Value chain coverage
Primary energy sourcing
Onshore wind
Photovoltaics
Hydropower
Grid
Dedicated onsite renewables - 1500.00 MW
H2 Storage
Artificial
Other
H2 transport
Pipeline
Trucking
Other
End use
Industry
Refineries
Steel industry
Project timeline
Current status:
Project initiated
Planned timeline
Q1 2024
Project initiated
Q1 2028
Final Investment Decision taken
Q2 2028
Construction started
Q3 2032
In operations
Current main activities
Development of permitting framework