Stargate Hydrogen, a European deep-tech company specialising in ceramic-based electrolysis technology, has signed an agreement with OX2, a leading developer of renewable energy solutions, to expedite the commercial deployment of large-scale renewable hydrogen production in the Nordic region. This partnership signifies the official commercialisation of Stargate Hydrogen’s industrial-scale electrolyser platform, reinforcing its presence in Northern Europe and underlining both parties’ commitment to decarbonising heavy industry and advancing the hydrogen economy.
Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen, stated, “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 initial phase of this collaboration involves the deployment of a large-scale hydrogen electrolyser in Åland, utilising Stargate Hydrogen’s new 10 MW Aurora electrolyser system module. Once operational, this project will establish one of the largest hydrogen production assets in the Nordics, employ cutting-edge European-developed technology, and position Åland as a strategic energy hub. It will also support local industry transformation, impacting roadside traffic and shipping along green corridors.
Simultaneously, Stargate Hydrogen and OX2 will jointly participate in the ABB-led H₂ Springboard programme, a national-scale hydrogen innovation initiative backed by over €150 million in R&D investment. The collaboration will focus on developing modular hydrogen solutions with high export potential, accelerating technology validation, and leveraging public funding and innovation networks to reduce time-to-market and enhance competitiveness.
Anders Wiklund, Regional Manager OX2 Åland, commented, “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.”
