Nordion Energi launches public consultation for hydrogen pipeline between Haparanda and Örnsköldsvik

Hydrogen is needed to make Swedish industry less dependent on fossil fuels. Together with Gasgrid Finland, Nordion Energi is developing a hydrogen transmission network in northern Sweden and Finland to transport hydrogen cost-effectively. As part of this initiative, Nordion Energi invites stakeholders to participate in a public consultation for a hydrogen pipeline between Haparanda and Örnsköldsvik. Building new infrastructure is a long-term project, and consultations are being conducted at an early stage. The construction of the pipeline will take place gradually according to market demand.

The pipeline is part of Nordion Energi’s and Gasgrid Finland’s initiative Nordic Hydrogen Route, which, in addition to the current section, also includes a hydrogen infrastructure from Luleå to Kiruna, and from Haparanda to Vaasa. The project has been designated a Project of Common Interest (PCI) by the EU and has received SEK 330 million in funding from the EU’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF Energy). In total, approximately 1,400 km of pipelines are planned. The infrastructure will be open to all producers and industries that require hydrogen.

- Hydrogen is a key component of Sweden’s future energy system. With the help of hydrogen infrastructure, production can take place in locations with favorable conditions, enabling efficient and secure supply of green hydrogen to existing and new Swedish industries. Hydrogen infrastructure complements the electricity grid, creating a more efficient and robust system, says Caroline Bertlin, CEO of Nordion Energi H2.

Consultations are conducted at an early stage of the project to identify a route for the pipeline that minimizes impact on the society and environment. The consultation period runs from 3 November to 31 January. Feedback gathered during the consultation is essential for balancing various interests and planning infrastructure that takes surrounding communities and nature into account. Municipalities, authorities, businesses, property owners, residents, and other stakeholders are invited to participate. Information about the Nordic Hydrogen Route and the consultation is available on our website External link..

Nordion Energi aims to maintain close dialogue with those affected by the planned infrastructure. During the consultation, Nordion Energi will therefore host Open House meetings at 11 locations, where the public is welcome to ask questions, learn more, or share their views.

Open House Schedule:

Monday, 10 November, 16:00–19:30: Folkets Hus, Åkergatan 1B, 953 34 Haparanda

Tuesday, 11 November, 16:00–19:30: Ljusgården, Boden Business Park, Teknikvägen 15, 961 50 Boden

Wednesday, 12 November, 16:00–19:30: Prästholm Byagård, Södra Prästholm 685, 955 91 Råneå

Thursday, 13 November, 16:00–19:30: Folkets Hus, Köpmannagatan 25, 952 33 Kalix

Tuesday, 18 November, 16:00–19:30: Storfors Folkets Hus, Värdshusvägen 15, 944 72 Piteå

Wednesday, 19 November, 16:00–19:30: Kapellet, Älvsbyn Folk High School, Nygrensvägen 28, 942 33 Älvsbyn

Thursday, 20 November, 16:00–19:30: Folkets Hus, Södra Brönet 40, 934 93 Kusmark

Tuesday, 2 December, 16:00–19:30: Centrumhuset, Trädgårdsgatan 4, 915 31 Robertsfors

Wednesday, 3 December, 16:00–19:30: Medborgarhuset, Östra Järnvägsgatan 1, 911 32 Vännäs

Thursday, 4 December, 16:00–19:30: Folkets Hus, Odensvägen 3A, 914 41 Rundvik

Tuesday, 13 January, 16:00–19:30: Folkets Hus, Björnavägen 68A, 891 42 Örnsköldsvik

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the authors only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or The European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

About Nordion Energi

Nordion Energi specializes in energy infrastructure and is driven by a clear purpose: to lead society’s transition toward 100% green energy. Nordion Energi owns and operates electricity, gas, and fiber networks and runs development projects in carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) and hydrogen. The company is the Transmission System Operator (TSO) for Sweden’s national gas grid, with overall responsibility for its long-term development.

Our vision is a flexible energy system where new energy sources such as biogas and hydrogen replace fossil fuels on a large scale, and where electricity, gas, and heat work together.

For further information, please contact:
Saila Horttanainen, Head of Communications
saila.horttanainen@nordionenergi.se
+46 70 622 76 06