The inauguration of Finland’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen production plant, built by P2X Solutions Oy, was celebrated in Harjavalta. The hydrogen economy is a key enabler for emissions reductions on many industries and provides Finland with significant growth opportunities.
P2X Solutions celebrated the inauguration of Finland’s first green hydrogen plant on Wednesday, 26 March 2025. Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, addressed the event.
For Finland, the plant represents the opening of the hydrogen economy. Green hydrogen and its derivatives, electric fuels, enable significant emissions reductions for many sectors, such as industrial manufacturing and traffic on land, sea and air. By replacing fossil energy sources, green hydrogen makes it possible for these industries to reach carbon neutrality targets and comply with the fuel legislation entering into force already in the upcoming years.
The hydrogen economy also offers Finland significant economic growth opportunities. By the mid-2030’s, Finnish hydrogen economy has the potential to create over 115,000 new jobs and correspond as much as 13% of Finland’s GDP.
“Finland has everything it takes to become a clean energy superpower,” stated Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland in the inauguration event.
According to Alexander Stubb, the hydrogen plant inaugurated today is a concrete example of creating sustainable growth by producing clean energy. “Here in Harjavalta, you did not wait for change, you have made it happen,” the President emphasized.
“P2X Solutions emphasizes its role as a Finnish hydrogen pioneer. The inauguration of the green hydrogen production plant in Harjavalta is an important milestone in the further development of the European hydrogen market. As a strategic partner and majority shareholder of P2X Solutions, Alpiq is pleased to expand its hydrogen activities through this close cooperation and to make a significant contribution to the integration of renewable energies into the energy system,” says Amédée Murisier, P2X Solutions Chairman and a member of Alpiq’s Executive Board.
Alpiq, a leading Swiss energy services provider and electricity producer that operates throughout Europe, acquired a majority stake in P2X Solutions in April 2024.
Together with the hydrogen production facility, the Harjavalta complex also includes a methanation plant for the production of synthetic methane, which will launch its operations at a later stage.
P2X Solutions is also planning hydrogen plants in other locations, such as Joensuu and Oulu. The company aims to gradually increase hydrogen production to reach a capacity of 40 MW for the Joensuu plant and up to 100 MW for the Oulu plant.
“Finland is in a great position to become a superpower in clean hydrogen and its derivative fuels. I want to thank our team and all our partners for this historical achievement. After this moment it is good to continue our pioneering mission to expand hydrogen economy in Finland with further production units,” says Herkko Plit, Founder and CEO of P2X Solutions.
“Next, companies should take an active position and start driving the change for the better, while preparing their businesses for the future. Green hydrogen and electric fuels should be deployed before the mandatory legislation comes into effect, as the change will take time. Forerunners will gain a competitive advantage and secure the supply of emission-free energy in the 2030s,” Plit concludes.
More information:
Herkko Plit
CEO
P2X Solutions Oy
herkko.plit@p2x.fi
+358 50 462 0788
P2X Solutions is a Finnish pioneer in green hydrogen and Power-to-X technology. We are accelerating the rise of the hydrogen market holistically and innovatively in all areas of the value chain, and we have built Finland’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant in Harjavalta. We operate as a producer and distributor of green hydrogen and synthetic fuel, and we supply hydrogen plants in a customer-oriented manner and on a turnkey basis, when needed. We are making the world cleaner – together. https://p2x.fi/en