In a move set to accelerate the Nordic hydrogen transition, Stargate Hydrogen and OX2 have announced a strategic partnership to develop one of the region’s first large-scale renewable hydrogen projects on the Åland Islands.
The collaboration brings together Stargate Hydrogen’s breakthrough ceramic-based electrolysis technology and OX2’s extensive renewable energy expertise to advance industrial-scale green hydrogen production across Northern Europe. The deal also signals the official market launch of Stargate’s industrial electrolyser platform — a milestone that positions the company among Europe’s leading hydrogen technology providers.
“This partnership is a major leap in our mission to deliver cost-competitive, large-scale green hydrogen,” said Marko Virkebau, CEO of Stargate Hydrogen. “The Åland facility will prove the scalability of our Aurora electrolyser while showcasing how hydrogen can anchor a clean energy economy in the Nordics.”
At the heart of the partnership is a 10 MW Aurora electrolyser system, which will form the core of the Åland production plant. Once commissioned, the project will:
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Become one of the largest hydrogen production sites in the Nordic region,
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Demonstrate European-made, next-generation hydrogen technology,
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Establish Åland as a strategic clean energy hub, and
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Support decarbonisation across local industry, road transport, and maritime shipping through the “green corridors” initiative.
Beyond the Åland project, the two companies will deepen cooperation through the ABB-led H₂ Springboard program—a €150 million national initiative to scale up hydrogen innovation in Finland. Stargate and OX2 will contribute their technology and project expertise to:
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Develop modular, export-ready hydrogen systems,
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Speed up testing and validation of new technologies, and
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Tap into public innovation funding to strengthen Nordic competitiveness in the hydrogen economy.
“Renewable hydrogen is essential to achieving a fossil-free future,” said Anders Wiklund, Regional Manager of OX2 Åland. “Working with Stargate Hydrogen allows us to pair cutting-edge electrolyser technology with our renewable energy projects, enabling the rapid growth of a resilient hydrogen ecosystem across the Nordics.”
About Stargate Hydrogen
Based in Europe, Stargate Hydrogen develops next-generation ceramic-based electrolysis systems that significantly improve efficiency and durability in green hydrogen production. The company’s modular platform is designed to scale industrial hydrogen manufacturing while reducing material and operational costs.
About OX2
OX2 is a global renewable energy company active across Europe and Australia, specialising in onshore and offshore wind, solar, and energy storage. The company develops, builds, and operates large-scale renewable energy solutions that enable the transition to a sustainable, fossil-free energy system.