AFRY to lead feasibility study for Helen’s large-scale hydrogen production plant in Finland

AFRY has been awarded an assignment from Helen, a Finnish energy company, to conduct a comprehensive feasibility study for the potential development of large-scale hydrogen production in Helsinki, Finland.

The study aims to determine the conditions under which green hydrogen production at the site in Helsinki would be feasible. It will follow a top-down design approach, beginning with the overall project and plant goals and progressing to the detailed engineering and discipline-specific decisions necessary to achieve those goals. The study will use the latest data to provide up-to-date market insights, helping Helen to identify the most cost-effective design for low-cost hydrogen production.

The large-scale hydrogen production facility aligns with Helen’s goal to provide its more than half a million clients with carbon-neutral district heating, cooling, and electricity by 2030. The study is expected to be completed by mid-2025, providing Helen with the detailed analysis required to move forward with investment decisions.

“In the face of a rapidly transforming energy landscape, Helen is at the forefront of developing sustainable solutions that meet the needs of our customers and the environment. Our green hydrogen production plant would be a landmark project in Finland’s energy sector,” said Sari Mannonen, SVP New Business and Hydrogen at Helen.

Ilkka Heikkilä, Regional Director, Renewable and Thermal Energy, AFRY, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with Helen on this project that would contribute to the green transition. This project represents one of Finland’s first large-scale hydrogen plants and developing it in partnership with an industry leader like Helen is truly exciting.”

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