Finland's Hydrogen Economy: Logistics & Scaling | Fuel Cells Works

Finland is working to strengthen its hydrogen position in Europe by addressing logistics and scaling challenges that currently slow investment decisions. The article describes a two-year EUR 1.46 million research project, HELO, led by VTT and the University of Vaasa, aimed at linking production, logistics, storage, and end users as hydrogen derivative volumes grow toward 2030 and beyond. Business Finland estimates the hydrogen sector could contribute up to EUR 34 billion annually to national GDP by 2035 and create tens of thousands of jobs as the value chain scales. Demand is rising in areas including sustainable aviation fuels (eSAF), shipping and ammonia-based fertiliser production, but progress is held back by uncertainty about scalability, costs, and reliable transport. The report highlights the “chicken-and-egg” problem described by Jutta Nyblom of VTT, where markets, supply, and infrastructure cannot synchronize. HELO will develop scenarios and a roadmap to reduce risk for stakeholders.