Vireon Hydrogen Oy has been awarded a grant of €3.8 MM from Business Finland to build a 5-MW electrolyzer facility in Jyväskylä, Finland. This groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone in the development of the Finnish hydrogen economy and the advancement of green hydrogen as a key enabler of zero-emission solutions.

“We are immensely grateful to the Finnish Ministry and Business Finland for their vital support,” said Per Øyvind Voie, Managing Director of Vireon. “This grant will allow us to complete the green hydrogen value chain in Jyväskylä, in collaboration with our trusted partners at CEFMOF.”

Vireon is already in the process of establishing the Jyväskylä Hydrogen Hub. Phase one involves building a hydrogen refueling station for heavy-duty transport, partly funded by a prior EU grant to the company. The first users are already confirmed, including five hydrogen-powered buses set to enter regular bus traffic in Jyväskylä. The station is scheduled to be operational by 2025.

Phase two will expand the hub with local hydrogen production, supported by the new grant. The electrolyzer will be built on the same site as the refueling station, with groundwork starting immediately to accelerate implementation. With a 5-MW electrolyzer, Vireon will be able to produce approximately 700 tons of green hydrogen annually. This hydrogen will reduce emissions in Finland's transport sector and will be sold to various heavy transport operators through Vireon’s Finnish refueling network.

Vireon has secured substantial national and EU funding for hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure across Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. This latest grant solidifies its leadership in driving Europe’s transition to a sustainable, zero-emission future.

Additionally, the Finnish Energy Authority has confirmed Vireon as the first voluntary distributor of RFNBO fuels under Finland’s distribution obligation. Effective January 1, 2025, this recognition allows Vireon to supply RFNBO fuels across the country, supporting Finland’s shift toward clean energy.