Stargate Hydrogen, a European deep-tech company pioneering ceramic-based electrolysis technology, and OX2, a developer of renewable energy solutions, have announced the signing of 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, reinforcing its foothold in Northern Europe. It underscores the shared commitment of both parties to decarbonising heavy industry and advancing the growth of the hydrogen economy.
“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,” said Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen.
As the first step in the partnership, the companies will deliver a large scale hydrogen electrolyser in Åland, powered by Stargate Hydrogen’s new 10 MW Aurora electrolyser system module. Once operational, the project will:
- Establish one of the largest hydrogen production assets in the Nordics.
- Utilise the latest hydrogen technology, fully developed in Europe.
- Position Åland as a strategic energy hub for the Nordics.
- Support the transformation of local society within both the local industry, roadside traffic, and shipping along the green corridors concept.
In parallel, Stargate Hydrogen and OX2 will coordinate their participation in the ABB-led H2 Springboard programme, a national-scale hydrogen innovation initiative supported by over €150 million in R&D investment. The parties will contribute technology, expertise, and infrastructure to:
- Co-develop modular hydrogen solutions with high export potential.
- Accelerate technology validation and partner engagement.
- Leverage public funding and innovation networks to reduce time-to-market and strengthen competitiveness.
“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.” commented Anders Wiklund, Regional Manager OX2 Åland.