The partnership will accelerate the commercial deployment of large-scale renewable hydrogen production
Stargate Hydrogen, a European deep-tech company developing ceramic-based electrolysis technology, and OX2, a developer of renewable energy solutions, have signed an agreement to jointly accelerate the commercial deployment of large-scale renewable hydrogen production in the Nordic region
The agreement marks the official commercialisation of Stargate Hydrogen's industrial-scale electrolyser platform and highlights the shared commitment of both companies to decarbonising heavy industry and growing the hydrogen economy.
Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen, said, “This agreement marks a major step forward in our mission to deliver industrial-scale green hydrogen solutions to Europe. The Åland project will demonstrate both the scalability and cost competitiveness of our new system and also position Åland as a hub of the Nordic hydrogen economy.”
The first step in the partnership involves both companies delivering a large-scale hydrogen electrolyser in Åland, powered by Stargate Hydrogen's 10MW Aurora electrolyser system module.
Once operational, the project will:
- Establish one of the most significant hydrogen production assets in the Nordics.
- Use the latest hydrogen technology, completely developed in Europe.
- Position Åland as a strategic energy hub for the Nordics.
- Support the development of local society within local industry, roadside traffic, and shipping along the green corridors concept.
Stargate Hydrogen and OX2 will also coordinate their participation in the ABB-led H₂ Springboard program, a hydrogen innovation initiative supported by over €150 million in research and development investment.
Stargate Hydrogen and OX2 will contribute technology, infrastructure, and expertise to:
- Co-develop modular hydrogen solutions with high export potential.
- Advance technology validation and partner engagement.
- Utilise public funding and innovation networks to decrease time-to-market and fortify competitiveness.
Anders Wiklund, regional manager OX2 Åland, said, “At OX2, we see renewable hydrogen as a key enabler of the energy transition. Partnering with Stargate Hydrogen allows us to connect world-class electrolyser technology with our large-scale renewable energy portfolio. Together, we can accelerate the development of a sustainable hydrogen ecosystem in the Nordics and beyond.”
