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17.06.2026
In the spring of 2026, Gasgrid launched a regional multi-gas tour to address a key question: what are the local needs for clean gases in different regions, and how can the hydrogen economy best be launched? Events were held in locations where there are plans for investments in clean gases and where the development of the hydrogen economy is currently considered to be the most advanced.
Gasgrid’s Multi-Gas Tour visited Oulu, Kokkola, Tampere, Pori, Rauma, and Raahe, and new events are currently being planned for fall 2026.
The goal of the Multi-Gas Tour was to bring together key regional stakeholders, build a shared understanding of regional strengths and opportunities, and identify potential bottlenecks. Discussions focused particularly on the production, transmission, and use of methane, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, and biogas. The events were attended by a wide range of representatives from city administrations and development departments, regional development agencies, industry, and project developers. International project stakeholders were also present, which brought an investment and project development perspective to the discussion and helped foster an understanding of the regions’ long-term growth potential.
–The goal of the tour was to strengthen understanding of how gas infrastructure can support regional economic and industrial development, as well as to ensure that the regions’ needs are taken into account in the planning of the national methane transmission network and hydrogen network. At the same time, we brought together the first operators investing in clean gases and identified comprehensive regional value chains, says Sanni Kontinen, Development Manager at Gasgrid.According to Kontinen, different regions of Finland differ significantly in terms of their industrial and business structures as well as energy production, which is why there is no single solution from the perspective of the clean gases market.
During the events, participants conducted joint mapping exercises on the role of gas transmission infrastructure in supporting local industrial and economic development.In some regions, the focus was on methane and the potential of synthetic e-methane, while in others, hydrogen production and transmission, as well as the availability of carbon dioxide, were emphasized. Participants viewed Gasgrid’s multi-gas platform as a means to support the parallel regional utilization of different gases. The potential expansion of Gasgrid’s methane transmission network and opportunities to connect to the methane network also sparked interest among participants. The key is that regions can first develop independently and then, in the next phase, connect to one another via gas transmission infrastructure.
Data centers also came up in the discussion, as they are seen as offering new regional opportunities. From Gasgrid’s perspective, the current gas transmission network, along with the planned hydrogen network and the expansion of the natural gas transmission network, can enable the implementation of flexible backup power, which may in turn help facilitate these investments.
With project development still in its early stages in many places, the events helped build a shared understanding of regional enablers and bottlenecks. The lack of carbon dioxide transport infrastructure and a market for it was identified as a particular challenge. In addition, the incomplete and uncertain regulatory framework for clean hydrogen and its derivatives, as well as the need to coordinate the timing of infrastructure projects, were seen as critical factors for development. However, regional cooperation can help advance this development.–During the events, the groundwork was laid for ongoing cooperation. The goal is to move toward concrete cooperation models and agreements with regional actors to develop value chains. Through these agreements, we aim to create the conditions for investment and to commit stakeholders to advancing shared timelines and goals. More detailed schedules for infrastructure construction will be determined based on regional and international transmission needs, says Suvi Veräjänkorva, Development Manager at Gasgrid.
According to Veräjänkorva, the atmosphere at the events was positive and forward-looking.–There is a strong commitment in the regions to promote the use of renewable gases and the hydrogen economy. With the support of infrastructure, the regions can strengthen their role in the development of the gas economy.
Joint efforts to promote the regions, stakeholders, and value chains will continue. At the “Future of Gases” stakeholder event held in June, Gasgrid announced two priority regions: Northern Ostrobothnia and Satakunta region, and new regions are also welcome to join the discussion. Gasgrid will continue to promote several parallel regional development initiatives, she says.
Gasgrid is a multi-gas company of the future providing energy transmission system solutions to promote clean transition and an energy-efficient society. We strengthen Finland’s economic growth, security of supply, and energy independence, and support the balancing power required for emission-free electricity production. Through our international infrastructure projects, we are preparing to meet the demand for clean gas energy in Europe as well. Gasgrid Group’s business operations consist of gas operations, LNG terminal operations, hydrogen development, and project execution. More information: gasgrid.fi
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