Finland's first H2 refueling station to be built in Jyväskylä, with hydrogen bus pilot to follow
The City of Jyväskylä will have Finland´s first large-scale green hydrogen refueling station.
Vireon is set to construct Finland’s first large-scale green hydrogen refueling station in Jyväskylä. The announcement is significant, as currently there are no H2 stations operating in Finland. This station is the first of four strategically located stations in Finland, made possible through a collaborative project between the Central Finland Mobility Foundation (CEFMOF) and the City of Jyväskylä.
The choice of Jyväskylä for the initial station underscores the city's strategic central location in Finland, providing a pivotal point for the hydrogen infrastructure.
"Jyväskylä’s central location, combined with strong collaboration with Cefmof and the City, makes it an ideal starting point for our hydrogen infrastructure," says Per Øyvind Voie, Managing Director of Vireon." This project not only strengthens Jyväskylä’s role in the transition to renewable energy but also paves the way for hydrogen-powered transportation across Finland, as more stations will follow soon."
Illustration of a Vireon large-scale green hydrogen refueling station.
The station is primarily targeting heavy-duty vehicles like trucks and buses but will also cater to lighter vehicles like taxis and vans, promoting the use of green hydrogen as a clean energy source.
In conjunction with the refueling station, the first green hydrogen-powered buses in Finland will be piloted in Jyväskylä by 2025, with five Caetano H2 City Gold buses set to join the city's public transport fleet.
Jyväskylä promotes carbon neutrality and a green hydrogen-based ecosystem
The City of Jyväskylä has a clear strategy to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030, underscoring its commitment to sustainable urban development.
"As a city, we are taking concrete steps towards this goal," says Timo Koivisto, Mayor of Jyväskylä. "The establishment of CEFMOF, in collaboration with TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team and the Toyota Mobility Foundation, is a significant milestone. The opening of our first green hydrogen refueling station and the launch of the hydrogen bus pilot are excellent starts for building a green hydrogen ecosystem in Jyväskylä."
First Green Hydrogen-Powered Buses to be Piloted in Jyväskylä by 2025
Jyväskylä will pioneer the use of green hydrogen-powered buses in Finland by 2025. The pilot project will integrate five green hydrogen-fueled buses into the city’s public transportation fleet, supported by a new hydrogen refueling station. This initiative will test the performance of green hydrogen buses under northern conditions, contributing to sustainable urban transport.
“We are promoting carbon neutrality through various projects utilizing green hydrogen, allowing citizens to experience its potential and raising public awareness. This project aims to enhance urban transport and tackle environmental challenges, supporting Jyväskylä's transition to sustainable solutions and contributing to a cleaner, healthier urban environment and a resilient local economy,” says Haruka Arai Executive Director from Cefmof.
To generate supply and demand at the same time, The Cefmof Foundation has secured five Caetano H2 City Gold buses. Production will begin in January 2025, with the hydrogen buses set to enter test use by July 2025.
About The City of Jyväskylä
Jyväskylä is a fast-growing business center and Finland’s educational hub, boasting the highest concentration of educated individuals under 35. As a youthful and dynamic city, Jyväskylä fosters innovative business ideas with strong growth potential. The city is committed to developing international-level business clusters that merge business and research, offering unique piloting opportunities and promoting global business initiatives.
www.jyvaskyla.fi
About CEFMOF
The Central Finland Mobility Foundation, CEFMOF, is a foundation established by the City of Jyväskylä, TOYOTA GAZOO Racing World Rally Team, and the Toyota Mobility Foundation. The goal of CEFMOF is to accelerate sustainable mobility and urban planning, particularly in ways that are visible to city residents, using green hydrogen. The foundation focuses on experience, innovation, and ecosystem development and promotes projects such as green hydrogen transportation and infrastructure.
www.cefmof.org
About Norwegian Hydrogen
Norwegian Hydrogen AS builds and operates a comprehensive network of production sites and distribution systems for green hydrogen throughout the Nordics, tailored to meet the future requirements for zero-emission energy in a wide range of mobility and industrial segments. The company is backed by several strong industrial owners with a significant footprint within the global hydrogen value chain, such as Fortescue, Mitsui & Co., Ltd, Flakk Group, Hexagon Purus and Norwegian hydropower company Tafjord. Norwegian Hydrogen’s head office is in Ålesund, Norway, and they also have offices in Oslo, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Stockholm.
www.norwegianhydrogen.com
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