CRH2: The Finnish Line – Hydrogen Lessons from Finland

Webinar Summary

Did you know Finland is rapidly emerging as a European leader in the clean hydrogen space?

Join us for a deep dive into Finland’s energy system and its ambitious transition to becoming a hydrogen economy powerhouse.

Our expert panelist from VTT Finland will explore the realities of hydrogen adoption in Finland, discussing:

Energy Foundation: An overview of the country’s energy system today.
Sector Focus: The sectors identified as driving demand for hydrogen.
Progress & Projects: The status of major industrial projects, the national Hydrogen Cluster, and essential infrastructure development, including pipeline infrastructure and production opportunities.
Challenges & Future Outlook: An analysis of the hurdles and the long-term vision for Finnish hydrogen.
Ecosystem Roles: The coordinated efforts of Hydrogen Hubs, Government, and Industry partners.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain critical insight into a global frontrunner and see how their strategy compares to regional efforts here in Calgary.

Presented with the Canadian Hydrogen Association

Moderator

Zachary Cunningham

Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub Lead

Zachary (Zak) Cunningham is the Calgary Region Hydrogen Hub Lead at the Transition Accelerator. He holds an MSc in Sustainable Energy Development from the University of Calgary, a B.Eng (Hons) in Petroleum Engineering, and a diploma in Petroleum Engineering Technology. Zak began his career in the oil and gas industry in the field, having spent extensive time on drilling and workover rigs in Western Canada and deepwater offshore in Malaysia in various roles, leading him to spend nearly a decade living overseas in Southeast Asia. Zak strongly connects with his Métis culture and the Métis community within Alberta and is particularly interested in sustainable energy development in remote Northern communities.

Antti Arasto

Vice President, Industrial Energy and Hydrogen

Dr. Antti Arasto is Vice President, Industrial Energy and Hydrogen at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, bringing 20+ years of leadership across energy industry, industrial decarbonization and innovation. With deep technical expertise in hydrogen, CCUS, bioenergy, and heavy‑industry transition, he pairs systems‑level insight with practical experience in technology deployment and scale‑up. Antti helps shape European innovation and climate policy as Member of Board of Directors of University of Tampere, Vice Chair of ETIP Bioenergy and a Vice Chair of the Finnish Climate Change Panel, and he is an active bridge‑builder between industry, government, and academia.

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