Green North Energy’s hydrogen project is progressing according to plan, and the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for the planned plant in Naantali, Finland, has now begun. The aim of the project is to produce synthetic fuel and chemicals with renewable electricity in Naantali.

Green North Energy is developing a plant in Naantali, Finland, to produce green hydrogen products that could replace fossil fuels that are harmful to the climate and at the same time create jobs within the green transition. The company will primarily focus on further refining hydrogen into green ammonia, which also improves the self-sufficiency and security of Finland’s energy supply.

The environmental impact assessment program for the planned facility has now been published for comment. In it, the effects are evaluated under the supervision of the local ELY Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment. Green North Energy has already paid special attention to minimizing the environmental impact of the project. The production will operate within a closed process, so the biggest impact will be any heat generated in the process that cannot be used in the district heating network. The environment and safety are the most important design criteria, and they are being developed in good cooperation with the relevant authorities.

The evaluation is being conducted at the Luolala plant site, where Green North Energy is looking at different options for the location of the new plant. The main production infrastructure already exists at the site, which also offers excellent logistical connections and the possibility to use waste heat in the City of Turku’s district heating network. There is clear demand for green hydrogen products, and Green North Energy has already signed several letters of intent. Production is planned to start in 2026.

“The core idea of our project is to minimize environmental impacts and enable a green transition, which means we will take great care of the plant’s impacts on the surrounding environment as well. Our cooperation with the local municipality, ELY Centre and other authorities together with other partners has been very smooth,” says Jussi Ylinen, Managing Director of Green North Energy.

Further information: 

Jussi Ylinen, Managing Director
Green North Energy Oy 
t. +358 40 577 2430 
jussi.ylinen@greennorth.energy 

Established in 2021, Green North Energy is a green energy project development company, which enables the operation of green hydrogen and ammonia plants. The largest business owners of the company are the consulting and engineering company Elomatic and Flexens Oy Ab. The company will build a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in Naantali in the coming years.

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Business Finland has awarded R&D funding to Green North Energy, a pioneer of green ammonia production in Finland. With the loan, the company is developing a green hydrogen and ammonia production concept. The company plays an important role in Finland’s security of supply and green transition.

Elomatic Oy’s project development company Green North Energy is developing a scalable production concept for green hydrogen and ammonia. To promote this, Business Finland has granted the company EUR 2.3 million in research and development funding. The company already has letters of intent with Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto Oy, as well as with Wärtsilä and Meriaura.

Green North Energy contributes significantly to the green transition by using hydrogen products made from renewable energy to replace climate-damaging fossil fuels, while creating jobs in the green transition.

There is a huge market for green ammonia in the fertilizer industry, for example. So far, most of Europe’s ammonia has been imported from Russia. Refining hydrogen into ammonia is also profitable because transporting hydrogen as such around the world is very challenging. Green ammonia is, therefore, an excellent fuel for marine transport.

Green North Energy intends to set up the first green ammonia production plant in Naantali.

“Our project is progressing according to plan and the concept design phase has already started. With the funding that we now receive from Business Finland, we can proceed at full speed,” says Jussi Ylinen, Managing Director of Green North Energy.

“Green North Energy is a great example of the versatile use of the hydrogen economy. At Business Finland, we want to promote similar projects in Finland and create a foundation for international growth in this fast-growing market,” says Ulf-Erik Widd, Account Lead at Business Finland.

For further information, please contact:

Jussi Ylinen
Managing Director, Green North Energy Oy
tel. +358 40 577 2430
jussi.ylinen@greennorth.energy

Established in 2021, Green North Energy is a green energy project development company, which enables the operation of green hydrogen and ammonia plants. The largest business owners of the company are the consulting and engineering company Elomatic Oy and Flexens Oy Ab. The company will build a green hydrogen and ammonia production plant in Naantali in the coming years.

www.greennorth.energy