Finland

Valtioneuvoston Periaatepäätös Vedystä

The Finnish strategy takes the form of a governmental resolution outlining the objectives and actions to support the hydrogen sector. The main goals are to create in Finland a competitive investment environment for hydrogen technologies, accelerate the green transition and export hydrogen technologies. Additional goals include the production of clean hydrogen and e-fuels for the industry, transport and energy system.

PRODUCTION

The strategy emphasizes the importance of all emission-free forms of hydrogen production in a technology-neutral way. Additionally, a regulatory framework for CCS/CCU will be promoted at the EU level.

TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION

Gasgrid Finland has already been tasked by the state to promote the development of the national hydrogen network, international infrastructure cooperation and the hydrogen market in the Baltic Sea. National hydrogen networks and related infrastructure are being developed in a coordinated manner and national regulation will be developed with regard to the market, the use of infrastructure and chemical safety.

EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

R&D&I activities in the different subfields of hydrogen technology will be supported through Business Finland's R&D&I funding and program activities. Investments needed for the production, transmission and distribution of hydrogen will be promoted, inter alia, by using EU funding. The development and deployment of carbon capture, storage and utilization (CCS/CCU) technologies and solutions will be accelerated, including by funding pilot and demonstration projects. System integration and skills development in the hydrogen sector will be also promoted.

CROSS-CUTTING

Hydrogen projects will benefit from a preferential procedure by ensuring the competence, resources, interaction and cooperation of the authorities. The promotion of efficient use of electricity, hydrogen and its derivatives and by-products will be promoted. Different risk and cost sharing instruments, such as the Carbon Price Differential (CCfD) will be used to develop a low-carbon industry. International cooperation, networks and joint projects will be promoted. Technical safety regulation will be developed.

END-USES

Mobility

E-fuels will be included in the fuel distribution obligation at the beginning of 2023. By 2030 the aim is to have a minimum 3% share of e-fuels in all fuels supplied with the possibility to increase the target in line with the Renewable Energy Directive. The use of hydrogen is being piloted for transport, in particular for heavy road and sea transport, as well as in offroad machines.