Sea Lapland consists of five complementary industrial and energy-oriented municipalities located at the northernmost edge of the Gulf of Bothnia. The region offers exceptional conditions for hydrogen economy projects: strong electrical infrastructure, deep-water ports, established industrial clusters, and designated industrial areas with ready grid connections.
Kemi
Kemi is the industrial center of Sea Lapland. It hosts the Veitsiluoto indutrial area, Metsä Group’s bioproduct plant, and extensive industrial zones like Kemi East. The city offers ready 110 kV grid connections and efficient logistics towards Central Europe and the Swedish market. Kemi is also a key node in Gasgrid’s planned national hydrogen pipeline which goes thru Kemi East area. The Port of Ajos provides deep-water capacity and regular traffic routes, strengthening Kemi’s role as a gateway for large-scale industrial and energy projects. Read more at kemi.fi
Keminmaa
Keminmaa provides strategically located logistics areas like Rajakangas. Situated at the intersection of highways 4 and 29, the municipality enables large-scale energy investments with robust grid access. The area is home to one of the region’s most significant electrical substations, serving as a key link between Sweden and Southern Finland. This makes it particularly suitable for electrolyzer projects and industrial waste-heat recovery. Read more at keminmaa.fi (finnish)
Tornio
Tornio sits at the heart of the cross-border industrial zone between Finland and Sweden. The Outokumpu stainless steel plant creates a strong industrial ecosystem with significant process gases, heat, and CO₂ streams—ideal resources for hydrogen and P2X projects at areas like Arctio South. Tornio is also a key node in Gasgrid’s planned national hydrogen pipeline which goes via Arctio North area. Arctio North is located near city of Tornio along the motorway, offers additional strategic space for energy and industrial development with excellent logistics and electricity grid connections. The Röyttä deep-water port enables direct access to global markets. Read more at tornio.fi
Simo
Simo is known for its extensive energy development areas, including Karsikko and Hittikka, which are ideal for renewable generation, offshore wind electricity landing, and large-scale electrolyzer installations. One of the region’s major electrical substations is located in Simo, providing strong grid support for new hydrogen projects. Read more at simo.fi (finnish)
Tervola
Tervola offers cost-efficient industrial plots with excellent road connections via Highway 4. Positioned on the Kemi–Rovaniemi energy corridor, it is also suitable for projects utilizing biomass-based side streams. Read more at tervola.fi