News
Here you can find current news relevant to the local ecosystem and CleantechOulu companies. Please feel free to inform CleantechOulu on any topical headlines and events taking place in the area.
Circular Cluster Oulu Awarded International Bronze-Level Certification
During this summer, Circular Cluster Oulu received the international Bronze Label Certificate from the European Cluster Excellence Initiative.
The Greening of the Maritime Industry Creates Growth
The long-term development and sales efforts of Randax Oy, a manufacturer of large permanent magnet motors, has paid off.
State of Happiness: Finland’s Hydrogen Vision Unveiled at Global Hydrogen Summit
Cleantech Oulu participated for the second time in the World Hydrogen Summit in Rotterdam on May 22–23, 2025.
Companies Shine at Hannover Messe: Collaboration with Baden-Württemberg
Hannover Messe 2025 was held recently from March 31 to April 4, 2025, in Hannover, Germany and BusinessOulu participated in the trade fair with four companies from Oulu: PrintoCent/VTT, Cooliblade, Sensorfu, and Semantti.
Energiequelle plans a green hydrogen park in Oulu, Finland
The European renewable energy group Energiequelle is reserving a site for a new hydrogen project to produce hydrogen in Oulu, northern Finland.
ABO Energy explores hydrogen and synthetic fuel production in Oulu
In the preliminary plan, the new hydrogen plant would have an electrolyser with a maximum capacity of 600 MW. Implementation would take place in 2–3 phases.
Three new hydrogen plants planned for Oulu
Advancing the planning of three new hydrogen plants will support the growth of hydrogen economy and the development of Oulu’s local hydrogen infrastructure.
Oulu’s New H2Koulu Prepares Experts for an Emerging Industry
Finland has high hopes for the hydrogen economy, but skilled professionals are still scarce. To address this, the University of Oulu, Oulu University of Applied Sciences, and the OSAO education consortium have developed a comprehensive educational program covering all levels of education to train future hydrogen experts.
Verso Energy plans a hydrogen plant in Oulu
Aerial view of the planning reservation area and option area in Oritkari, Oulu. Photo by City of Oulu.
Proventia Supplies Two Test Laboratories to Intelligent Energy’s MW Fuel Cell Testing Facility
The facility will use green hydrogen and test fuel cells for various applications, including cars, buses, trucks, stationary power, eVTOL, and passenger aircraft.
New Hydrogen Tank Delivered to the University of Oulu Enhances Hydrogen Research and Future Business Needs
Local research and business cooperation produced the long-awaited hydrogen tank prototype.
Chempolis Oy announces new ownership and transfer of Fortum Bio2X
Chempolis Oy, a leader in biorefining technologies, has announced two major milestones.
Greetings from WindEnergy Hamburg 2024
WindEnergy Hamburg is the world’s largest and important business platform for the wind industry actors.
Oulu Port Green Transition Industrial Area — The registration procedure is now ongoing for operators interested in the area
Oulu, with Finland’s second busiest airport and largest general port in the Bothnian Bay is a junction for sea, railroad, and road traffic.