Finland is transitioning towards a carbon-neutral future. A core element of this transition is the multi-gas system that enables the use of clean gases, such as hydrogen, synthetic methane and biogas, and in this way supports sustainable development and secure supply of energy. The multi-use capability makes gases an attractive alternative for industry, transportation, electricity production and heating of real estate.

Gasgrid is a state-owned company responsible for gas transmission in Finland. Gasgrid’s activities and strategic decisions are steered by its values, customer orientation, reliability and cost-effectiveness. The cooperation between Gasgrid and Fingrid has a key role in the development of Finland’s energy system. Cooperation is also key in the development of the multi-gas system with municipalities, industry, research institutions and government authorities.

The investments in hydrogen economy will drive significant economic growth in Finland over the coming decades. The electric and gas infrastructure is one of the factors that affect companies’ decisions when planning their investments in the new value chains of hydrogen economy. The national hydrogen infrastructure offers solutions that help ease price volatility in the electricity market. The development of facilities for the production and downstream processing of hydrogen is based on regional strengths. The hydrogen infrastructure will spawn large regional hydrogen valleys that will maintain and reinforce the existing heavy industry.

Gasgrid’s strategy focuses on driving clean growth and security in Finland by leveraging the full potential of hydrogen economy. Our hydrogen infrastructure expertise and the existing infrastructure will enable the efficient transfer and distribution of gases. Our commitment to sustainable development and customer orientation ensure that Finland is ready to meet the future energy solutions.

We believe that the hydrogen infrastructure will bring substantial benefits and few disadvantages to municipalities, with minimal impacts caused by construction. We will update all stakeholders on the progress of hydrogen projects.

Virve Wright

The author is Gasgrid’s Senior Vice President of Communications, Sustainability and Public Relations. This article was originally published as an editorial in the magazine Kasvusanomat, published by Gasgrid in April.