Navitas Kehitys Oy
Hydrogen study
Client Navitas Kehitys Oy
Assignment Hydrogen study for Northern Savonia and Pieksämäki region
Implementation 2024
What was done in the assignment: We carried out a hydrogen economy study in Northern Savonia and Pieksämäki regions. The study analysed the potential of the region in the production of green hydrogen and hydrogen-derived products, such as synthetic methane, methanol and ammonia. In this context, the possibilities of building a hydrogen pipeline in the area and connecting it to the planned national hydrogen network were assessed. The report presents a schedule estimate for the permitting and construction of the pipeline, as well as a techno-economic comparison between the hydrogen and methane pipeline.
Our role: We prepared a potential map of the target area for different products, a comprehensive description of the hydrogen production processes, key prerequisites (raw materials, water, electricity and other commodities), as well as the current state of the hydrogen market and future development prospects. The potential analysis was especially based on free electricity capacity, regional availability of biogenic CO2 and land use. In addition, we mapped the key actors and projects in the hydrogen economy and created a roadmap for the development of the hydrogen economy in the region. We also identified the key steering instruments in the regulation and legislation of the hydrogen economy in Finland and Europe for hydrogen and hydrogen-derived products. In addition, the study examined the development of regional hydrogen infrastructure and its connection to the national hydrogen grid.









