ENG

FI

Vaala,
Liminkangas

Land use planning in preparation

Production capacity

192 000 t/a

Hydrogen derivatives

E-Fuels

electrolyser

1000 MW

Info

Background and location

VetyAlfa is planning a large-scale green hydrogen refinery project in the Municipality of Vaala, Northern Ostrobothnia. The project aims to develop a renewable energy-based hydrogen separation and processing facility with a capacity of approximately 200–1,000 MW, supporting the production of synthetic, fossil-free fuels. In addition, approximately 200 MWp of solar power generation is planned in connection with the refinery to supply part of the facility’s electricity demand.

The planned project area is located approximately 25 kilometres east of the centre of Vaala, in close proximity to Highway 22 and the railway network. The site benefits from strong grid connectivity: in addition to an existing 220 kV transmission line operated by Fingrid, a new 400 kV substation and additional 400 kV and 110 kV transmission lines are planned in the area.

The overall planning area covers several hundred hectares, of which the hydrogen production and processing facilities, including supporting functions, would require approximately 20 hectares. The project area is located on commercial forestry land, with no permanent or holiday housing in the surrounding area.

Hydrogen production and derivatives

The refinery would operate on renewable electricity. The electrolysers required for hydrogen production would utilise wind and solar power capacity developed by TuuliAlfa. In addition, approximately 200 MWp of solar power generation is planned in connection with the refinery to supply part of the facility’s electricity demand.

At full capacity, the refinery could produce approximately 192,000 tonnes of green hydrogen per year. The hydrogen can be further processed into synthetic fuels that replace fossil-based products. Potential derivatives include e-methane and e-methanol. The final product mix will be determined as the project advances, based on market demand and technical feasibility.

Project development status

The hydrogen refining plant requires at least a town plan. If necessary, a component master plan will be drawn up. The EIA procedure should also be applied – especially if the plant produces electrolytically other things than hydrogen – also based on an individual case decision. An environmental permit, a building permit, and a water permit in accordance with the Water Act must also be applied for the plant. Large-scale operations require a chemical safety license.

Investment value and regional impact

Depending on the selected hydrogen derivatives and final capacity, the estimated investment value of the hydrogen refinery is approximately EUR 1–3 billion.

During the construction phase, the project would employ several hundred people. In operation, the refinery would create dozens of permanent jobs, potentially exceeding 100 at full scale. Indirect employment impacts would be significantly higher through supply chains, subcontracting, and maintenance services.

The project would generate substantial tax revenues for the Municipality of Vaala through property tax, municipal and corporate income tax, as well as income tax from local employment. In addition, the refinery would strengthen the municipality’s attractiveness and enable the growth of new businesses utilising green hydrogen and synthetic fuels.

Project timeline

1. Preliminary planning
2. Land use planning in preparation
3. Land use planning and Environmental impact assessment
4. Building permit process
5. Investment and building
1. Esiselvitys
2. Kaavoitus
valmistelussa
3. Kaavoitus
käynnissä
4. Rakennuslupamenettely
käynnissa
5. Investointi ja rekentaminen

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1. Preliminary planning
2. Land use planning in preparation 
3. Land use planning and Environmental impact assessment
4. Building permit process
5. Investment and building

Materials

Contact

Reija Knuutila

Business Director

reija.knuutila@vetyalfa.fi

+358 50 379 3735

Antti Tanskanen

Group CEO

antti.tanskanen@vetyalfa.fi

+358 44 977 0409

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