Vireon secures major grant to Jyväskylä Hydrogen Hub
Vireon Hydrogen Oy has been awarded a grant of 3.8 million Euros from Business Finland to build a 5MW electrolyzer facility in Jyväskylä, Finland.
Illustration of Vireon refueling station
This groundbreaking project marks a significant milestone in the development of the Finnish hydrogen economy and the advancement of green hydrogen as a key enabler of zero-emission solutions.
Per Øyvind Voie at a Vireon hydrogen refueling station
— We are immensely grateful to the Finnish Ministry and Business Finland for their vital support,” said Per Øyvind Voie, Managing Director of Vireon. This grant will allow us to complete the green hydrogen value chain in Jyväskylä, in collaboration with our trusted partners at CEFMOF.
Jyväskylä Hydrogen Hub progress
Vireon is already in the process of establishing the Jyväskylä Hydrogen Hub. Phase one involves building a hydrogen refueling station for heavy-duty transport, partly funded by a prior EU grant to the company. The first users are already confirmed, including five hydrogen-powered buses set to enter regular bus traffic in Jyväskylä.
The station is scheduled to be operational by 2025.
Phase two will expand the hub with local hydrogen production, supported by the new grant. The electrolyzer will be built on the same site as the refueling station, with groundwork starting immediately to accelerate implementation. With a 5MW electrolyzer, Vireon will be able to produce approximately 700 tons of green hydrogen annually. This hydrogen will reduce emissions in Finland's transport sector and will be sold to various heavy transport operators through Vireon’s Finnish refueling network.
Vireon has secured substantial national and EU funding for hydrogen production and refueling infrastructure across Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
This latest grant solidifies its leadership in driving Europe’s transition to a sustainable, zero-emission future.
Vireon becomes Finland’s first approved RFNBO fuel distributor
Additionally, the Finnish Energy Authority has confirmed Vireon as the first voluntary distributor of RFNBO fuels under Finland’s distribution obligation. Effective January 1, 2025, this recognition allows Vireon to supply RFNBO fuels across the country, supporting Finland’s shift toward clean energy.
About Vireon
Vireon Hydrogen Oy is the Finnish subsidiary of Vireon AS. Vireon is a leader in the Nordic hydrogen refueling sector, focusing on heavy-duty transport. Operating across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Finland, with projects and grants received in all countries, the company is actively expanding its network to facilitate zero-emission solutions for trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. Vireon’s headquarter is in Oslo, Norway.
www.vireon.com
For more information:
Per Øyvind Voie, Managing Director, Vireon
Tel: +47 976 65 446
Email: per.oyvind.voie@vireon.comJuho-Matti Uuksulainen, Project Director, Vireon
Tel: +358 40 352 1864
Email: juho-matti.uuksulainen@vireon.com
Karoline J Vågsholm
Communications Manager
+47 920 55 369