Sep 25, 2026
The City of Oulu and ABO Energy Suomi Oy have entered into a cooperation agreement covering a hydrogen project situated in the Pyyryvainen green transition zone, Hydrogen Central reported. Dated 01.09.2026, the agreement follows a site reservation made in 2025 and creates a framework for the two sides to work together on project development, land-use planning and permitting.
ABO Energy is moving forward with plans for a hydrogen production facility in Oulu. Electrolysis capacity could grow to as much as 600 MW over two to three development phases. Beyond hydrogen output, the company is examining whether synthetic methanol and sustainable aviation fuel, or e-SAF, could also be produced in Oulu, adding value through downstream processing. Heat left over from the production process is expected to be captured for the local district heating network. A site of up to 41 hectares would be required for the proposed development.
The agreement is seen as a milestone in the development process and gives ABO Energy and the city of Oulu a foundation for continued joint planning.
Amanda Cardwell, Head of Project Development at ABO Energy Suomi, noted that green hydrogen projects depend on a strong mix of infrastructure, renewable energy access and close work with local stakeholders, adding that the company is glad to keep exploring the project’s potential alongside its partners.
ABO Energy Suomi forms part of the German renewable energy developer ABO Energy, which will decide on investment once further project development, technical assessments and commercial evaluation are complete.
Preparation of the partial master plan for the Pyyryvainen green transition area is already in progress. Throughout development, land-use planning will weigh biodiversity and consumption compensation matters while adhering to nature positivity principles.
Oulu is presently home to the Baltic Sea region’s largest pipeline of planned clean hydrogen production projects.
Ari Alatossava, Mayor of Oulu, stated that the aim is to build the full hydrogen value chain, spanning production, downstream processing and end-use applications, and welcomed the latest step in the city’s long-running cooperation with ABO Energy.
Oulu’s push to become a hydrogen hub rests on the city’s new strategy, which plays to its strengths. Finland enjoys some of the lowest electricity prices in Europe, and the Oulu region generates more renewable power than any other part of the country. The city is steadily building infrastructure to underpin growth in hydrogen-related industries. Nationally, Gasgrid Finland is advancing plans for a hydrogen transmission network. Oulu also offers a deep-water port within the international TEN-T core network, plus extensive rail and road links.
In addition, the University of Oulu is widely regarded as a leading hub for hydrogen research, offering advanced R&D capacity and an expanding supply of skilled hydrogen professionals.
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