Working at Gasgrid offers a genuine opportunity to be involved in creating a sustainable and carbon-neutral future. The company’s professionals play a key role in both national and international development projects that aim to build a cleaner energy system while creating conditions for Finland’s economic growth. Three experts from different fields explain what working at Gasgrid is really like.
“Here, you have the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop personally. At the same time, everyone’s views are valued and listened to,” says Gianluca Tramontana.
Gianluca is responsible for the full design of Compression Stations including compressors, controls, safety systems, and interconnection within the hydrogen pipeline at Gasgrid. Gianluca emphasizes that Gasgrid offers a wonderful opportunity to build the future and lead Finland towards carbon neutrality; in addition to the national hydrogen network, Gasgrid is striving to develop a multi-gas platform of the future. This means that, in the future, the company’s gas pipelines will carry not only methane but also more non-fossil gases such as biogas or e-methane.
“The truth is that Finland has a huge opportunity to utilize wind power and water resources in building a hydrogen economy and promoting a carbon-neutral future – not only to create growth here, but to benefit of the whole of Europe. In this sense, working at Gasgrid is truly meaningful,” Gianluca emphasizes.
According to Gianluca, working at Gasgrid also gives him a very broad perspective on the future of the energy sector: “As we are an important part of Finland’s energy system and infrastructure, I would say that here you get to see – and not just see, but also influence significant things in society.”
Joonas Laitila, who leads the international Nordic Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project at Gasgrid, shares this view. The aim of the project is to build a hydrogen pipeline from Finland to Germany via Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland. The project is part of the EU’s REPowerEU strategy and has also been granted PCI (Projects of Common Interest) status by the EU. In practice, this means that the promotion and implementation of the project are in the common interest of the European Union.
Joonas says he became interested in the job when he realized that Gasgrid is involved in enabling hydrogen development in Finland – and beyond. His expectations for the job have been met, as he has been given growing responsibility and has achieved success such as receiving CEF-funding from EU. Joonas praises Gasgrid in particular for the opportunity to grow and develop in his role.
“Even during the interview, we talked about how I could develop in the role – and these promises were also fulfilled,” says Joonas.
At the forefront of hydrogen development
The significance of the work is also emphasized by lawyer Meri-Katriina Pyhäranta, who is involved in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment’s working group preparing the national hydrogen market law. The position offers an opportunity to influence how hydrogen legislation supports attracting investment and developing the hydrogen economy in Finland. “I couldn’t imagine a better job,” says Meri-Katriina.
Although Meri-Katriina joined the company as a lawyer just over a year ago, her roots with Gasgrid go back almost eight years.
“I became familiar with Gasgrid in my previous jobs. I knew exactly what I was getting into. It’s great to be involved in developing something new and contributing my own work to it.”
“Our mission is to serve society and our customers. Gasgrid’s principle of operating fairly and sustainably is in line with my own values.”
Joonas, Gianluca, and Meri-Katriina all agree that Gasgrid’s values—we work together, we build the future, and we acknowledge our responsibility —are also reflected in their daily work.
“I would say that what sets Gasgrid apart is that it genuinely gives you the opportunity to grow and take responsibility. We have succeeded to attract highly talented and skilled people here, who are very responsible and want to take ownership and responsibility of their projects,” Joonas reflects.
Building the future
In addition to the hydrogen infrastructure currently under development, Gasgrid has had many successes for a company founded in 2020. These include the completion of Finland’s first floating LNG terminal in Inkoo in record time.
Gasgrid employees have been and will continue to be involved in building many things that have not been seen before in Finland and that have a significant impact on the independence and security of supply of Finland’s energy system. What is the secret behind this?
“I can say with 100% certainty that we work together here. I felt welcome right away, the orientation was excellent, and I became part of the team from day one. I feel that the company cares about its employees, and people have a strong desire to develop and improve. All of this certainly contributes to our success,” Gianluca believes.
