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BalticSeaH2 · Project

Cross-Border Green Hydrogen Infrastructure and Market for Northern Europe

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Imagine a giant energy network connecting Finland and Estonia, similar to how we share electricity or gas today, but using clean hydrogen instead. It turns wind and solar power into a fuel that can be shipped or piped across borders to power heavy factories and ships. This creates a shared marketplace where countries can buy and sell clean energy to stop relying on fossil fuels.

By the numbers
60,000
tonnes of hydrogen produced annually
3,000,000,000
euros in total investments
20
hydrogen use cases
10
investment cases
3,000
tonnes per annum capacity of first use case
The business problem

What needed solving

Industries in the Baltic region struggle with high carbon emissions and a lack of scalable, cross-border infrastructure to transport and trade green hydrogen.

The solution

What was built

A cross-border hydrogen valley connecting Finland and Estonia, featuring an online marketplace, an integrated market model, and physical production sites.

Audience

Who needs this

Green hydrogen producersHeavy industry plants in Northern EuropeMaritime shipping companiesEnergy transmission system operators (TSOs)Renewable energy developers
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Maritime Transport
enterprise
Target: Shipping fleet operator

If you are a shipping fleet operator dealing with high carbon emissions in the Gulf of Finland — this project developed hydrogen value chains that reduce emissions from existing marine traffic. It leverages active marine traffic routes to integrate clean fuel into daily operations.

Heavy Industry
enterprise
Target: Chemical or Steel manufacturer

If you are a manufacturer dealing with the high cost of transitioning to green energy — this project developed an integrated market model and online marketplace. This allows you to access a production potential of 60,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually by the end of the project.

Energy Infrastructure
enterprise
Target: Gas pipeline operator

If you are a pipeline operator dealing with underutilized natural gas assets — this project developed the Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor. It transforms existing infrastructure into a cross-border hydrogen network to enable new revenue streams from green gas.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the expected industrial scale of production?

The project aims for a production potential of 60,000 tonnes of hydrogen annually by the end of the project period.

How much investment is being triggered by these use cases?

The project enables over 20 use cases and 10 investment cases, totaling 3 billion euros in investments.

Is there a mechanism for buying and selling hydrogen?

Yes, the project is developing an integrated market model and an online hydrogen marketplace to facilitate trade.

What is the timeline for the first production site?

Based on available project data, the first hydrogen production use case with a capacity of 3,000 t/a is currently in the commissioning phase.

Who owns the IP or licensing for the market model?

Based on available project data, specific IP or licensing terms are not detailed, but the project involves a consortium of 42 partners including 25 industry members.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is heavily industry-driven, with 60% of the 42 partners coming from the industrial sector, including 13 SMEs. This high industry ratio, combined with partners from 10 different countries, suggests the project is focused on commercial viability and cross-border deployment rather than academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact CLIC INNOVATION OY in Finland for partnership opportunities.

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to identify which of the 20+ use cases fits your business model.