Hydrogen infrastructure
In the coming decades, hydrogen will play a critical role in helping industry and transport reduce their emissions. Nordion Energi is planning a national hydrogen infrastructure that, together with other energy sources, will form the foundation of a flexible energy system ready for the future.
The demand for hydrogen
Several independent forecasts, including from the Swedish Energy Agency, point to hydrogen playing a crucial role in helping Sweden and the EU reach their climate targets.
In 2023, Nordion Energi conducted a market survey that confirmed the industry’s need for hydrogen in production – starting as early as 2028. Around 50 hydrogen projects are currently being planned across the country. But the full potential of hydrogen can only be realized with a well-developed infrastructure.
A strong hydrogen market will not only support industrial transformation and Sweden’s climate ambitions – it will also create new jobs, attract companies to Sweden, and open up opportunities for export.
The advantages of infrastructure
The areas best suited for hydrogen production are rarely located where demand is highest. The solution is to transport hydrogen through underground pipelines – which is 2–4 times cheaper than transporting the same energy in the form of electricity. Above ground, the impact is minimal – farmland can still be cultivated, and livestock can continue to graze. Hydrogen can serve as a feedstock, fuel, and/or energy carrier, with a wide range of applications across industry, transport, and energy sectors.
Sweden can become a hydrogen nation
The Baltic Sea coast offers excellent conditions for wind farms, where electricity can be turned into hydrogen through electrolysis. Sweden’s vast forests are also a major resource, as biomass gasification can provide fuel for hydrogen production. By harnessing wind, forest, and hydropower for hydrogen, Sweden has the opportunity not only to cut its climate footprint but also to reduce its reliance on imports from other countries.
