Launching the first cross-border hydrogen infrastructure in the Bothnian Bay region – 22 April 2022

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We proudly invite you to take the first steps on a pioneering cross-border hydrogen infrastructure initiative in the Bothnian Bay region with us. The collaborative project will accelerate the energy transition and green industrialization, support regional economic development, and enable an independent energy future for Europe.

The virtual launch event will be held simultaneously in Finland and Sweden on April 22, at 12.00-14.00 (EEST) in the spirit of good cooperation between the two countries. High-level representatives from Finland and Sweden as well as influencers in the energy sector will join us in the event. The event is held in English and Finnish.

Programme

Welcoming speech

Olli Sipilä, CEO, Gasgrid Finland
Hans Kreisel, CEO, Nordion Energi

Greetings

Khashayar Farmanbar, Minister for Energy and Digital Development of Sweden

Greetings

Mika Lintilä, Minister of Economic Affairs of Finland

Reveal of the initiative

Sara Kärki, Head of Strategic Analysis and RDI, Gasgrid Finland
Igor Vlassiouk, Director Strategy and Corporate Development, Nordion Energi

Gasgrid Finland Stage (FI)

Saara Kujala, CEO, Ren-Gas
Risto Murto, CEO, Varma
Paula Erkkilä, CEO, Ostrobothnia Chamber of Commerce
Jussi Jyrinsalo, Senior Vice President, Fingrid

Nordion Energi Stage (SWE)

The next step in green industrialization – what is in focus?
Anders Sundström, Chairman of the Board of Nordion Energi

Panel discussion: What role will hydrogen play for the industry’s green value chains?
Hillevi Priscar, Country Manager Sweden, OX2
Staffan Sandblom, Head of Nordic Hydrogen Development, Fortum-Uniper
Hans Kreisel, CEO Nordion Energi
Panel discussion led by moderator Mia Odabas

Questions and answers
Anders Sundström, Chairman of the Board of Nordion Energi

Summary and conclusion
Hans Kreisel, CEO Nordion Energi

Nordic Hydrogen Route is an initiative between Gasgrid and Nordion Energi to accelerate the creation of a hydrogen economy by building up a cross-border hydrogen infrastructure in Bothnian Bay region and an open hydrogen market by 2030. The aim of Nordic Hydrogen Route is to drive decarbonization, support regional green industrialization, economic development, and European energy independence. The companies seek to develop a network of pipelines that would effectively transport and store energy from producers to consumers to ensure they have access to an open, reliable, and safe hydrogen market. and safe hydrogen market. The project received EU PCI status on 8 April 2024 and is currently in the feasibility study phase. Find out more: www.nordichydrogenroute.com

Nordion Energi specialises in energy infrastructure and is driven by a clear ambition: to be part of driving the transition to 100% green energy. Nordion Energi is the TSO (Transmission System Operator) for the Swedish main gas grid and owns and operates the country’s biggest gas distribution network, as well as has electricity network operations. Nordion Energi ensures our customers such as industries, municipalities, CHP plants, households, filling stations and restaurants are always supplied with energy in a safe, sustainable way. Find out more: www.nordionenergi.se

Gasgrid is the transmission system operator responsible for gas transmission, the transmission system in Finland, and the builder of the national hydrogen infrastructure. We offer our customers safe, reliable, and cost-effective gas transmission and connection service. We actively develop our transmission platform, services, and the gas market in a customer-oriented manner to promote the carbon-neutral energy and raw material system of the future. Gasgrid Group consists of the state-owned parent company Gasgrid Finland, and the subsidiaries Gasgrid vetyverkot and Floating LNG Terminal Finland. Find out more: www.gasgrid.fi

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