BotH2nia Hydrogen Valley

Country
Finland

The BotH₂nia Hydrogen Valley is a hydrogen valley encompasses the NUTS3 regions of Southwest Finland, Satakunta, Pirkanmaa, Ostrobothnia, Central Ostrobothnia, North Ostrobothnia, and Sea Lapland. Its 18 value chains are forecasted to produce over 450 kt/H2 annually by 2035.

Lead developer Merinova
Project partner

Overarching / General

Business Kristinestad, Merinova and other development companies through their regional activities

H2 production

Hycamite; P2X; Koppö Energy; several others

H2 transportation, storage & distribution

Gasgrid

H2 end use

Synthetic fuel manufacturers

Locations
Finland | Kristiinankaupunki (the next project to be commissioned)

Project details

Production volume

H2 production from electrolysis

30,000 H2 tons/year

Final products

30000.00 tons/year of H2
165000.00 tons/year of E-methanol

H2 color

Green

Total electrolyser capacity

200.00 MW

Total investment (CAPEX)

550 EUR m

Value chain coverage

Primary energy sourcing

Onshore wind - 500.00 MW Dedicated onsite renewables - 600.00 MW Other - 100.00 MW

H2 production

Alkaline water (ALK) electrolyser – 200.00 MW

H2 Storage

Artificial - 30000.00 tons

H2 transport

Shipping

End use

Mobility

Road

Project timeline

Current status: Feasibility study completed

Planned timeline

Q1 2022 Project initiated
Q2 2023 Concept study completed