Freija Scales Clean Fuel Production in the Tampere Region

Norwegian energy company Freija is investing in large-scale e-methane production in the Tampere region, with a planned facility in the ECO3 area of Nokia. The phased project will convert renewable electricity and biogenic CO₂ into carbon-neutral fuel, with each phase targeting an annual capacity of 58,000 tonnes. The first production phase is expected to launch toward the end of the decade.

Tampere offers exactly what we need to scale. Biogenic carbon dioxide is available from local sources, which is one of the key reasons why we are here”

Kristian Hauglum, CEO, Freija

The project is supported by €110.6 million in funding from Business Finland. It is a factor Freija highlights as critical: “Tax credit make Finland competitive in the hydrogen economy and reduces costs, especially in the early years”, says Lasse Bergerud-Wichstrøm, COO. The tax credit is intended for companies making large investments in Finland in sectors targeting a climate-neutral economy. Eligible investment costs must amount to at least €50 million. Freija also credits the broader operating environment:

There is a genuine willingness in Finland to move projects forward and develop new business — I have never seen anything like this before.

Kristian Hauglum, CEO, Freija

The project has also gained international recognition, ranking 7th in the megaproject category at the Financial Times Investment Impact Awards. The competition evaluated leading European investments based on innovation, sustainability, talent impact, and alignment with national priorities – further reinforcing Tampere’s attractiveness for high-impact, future-oriented investments.