Posts Tagged ‘Finland’
Port of Helsinki’s first standardised sustainability report published
Port of Helsinki Ltd published its first sustainability report based on the VSME-standard on December 4, 2025. The comprahensive voluntary report covers Port of Helsinki Lts’s operations in 2024. Standardised reporting improves the comparability of the operations of participating companies.
“We have long had ambitious sustainability commitments and targets in place, for example regarding carbon emissions, and have reported on them annually in accordance with our own practices. However, we are now adopting a new way of presenting existing information in accordance with the VSME standard,” says Head of Sustainability & HSEQ Andreas Slotte from the Port of Helsinki.
The Port of Helsinki’s operations are under pressure due to the growing expectations of owners, customers and e.g. ship passengers regarding responsible and sustainable operation. At the same time, legal requirements are also becoming stricter.
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Originally published on 4 Dec
Read MorePekka Ala-Pietilä appointed as Chair of Sitra’s Board of Directors
Experienced technology executive to head Finnish innovation fund
Pekka Ala-Pietilä, who has had a long career in technology companies, has been elected as chair of the board of Sitra.
Pekka currently serves as chair of the board of Sanoma and of the supervisory board of SAP SE. He has previously chaired the boards of Huhtamaki and Solidium, among others.
He also served as chair of the European Commission’s high-level expert group on artificial intelligence. From 2017 to 2019, Ala-Pietilä was a member of Sitra’s international expert panel.
Read MoreDetection Technology advances AIDA to customer evaluation, setting a new PCCT data-transmission benchmark
Detection Technology, a global leader in X‑ray detector solutions, announces that its pioneering all-in-one CT detector system, AIDA, has advanced into customer evaluation, a major step toward its commercial rollout in early 2026. The move into evaluations also highlights AIDA’s mission to solve one of photon-counting CT’s (PCCT) biggest challenges: managing and transmitting massive data flows. Strong customer interest confirms the hardware-software platform’s suitability for real-world use.
AIDA is designed to redefine X‑ray imaging in medical, security, and industrial applications. The platform will support both static and rotating CT systems, including advanced modalities such as photon-counting CT (PCCT).
By integrating detector modules, data combiner boards, data control boards, optimized slip ring interfaces, and DT proprietary API compatible with the GigE Vision protocol into a single, unified hardware–software platform, the system simplifies overall architecture and data transfer while delivering unprecedented performance. The modular design ensures seamless integration while accelerating time-to-market, reducing total costs, minimizing interfaces, and simplifying supply-chain complexity.
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Originally published on 1 Dec
Read MorePort of Oulu invests in efficiency
Over the past year, we have implemented significant improvements to our cargo handling capacity. The latest project – the widening of the shore ramp – was commissioned today 1st Dec 2025.
This upgrade enables cargo handling through three ramps on Enabler vessels instead of the previous two. Along with the 9-meter ramp extension, we also reinforced and expanded the quay area’s erosion protection, improving the long-term durability of the structures.
During this past autumn, the port’s timber storage yard was expanded by 8,000 square meters to meet the growing demand for timber storage.
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Originally published on 1 Dec
Read MoreInsta to Deliver Fazer’s Largest Automation Project at new Lahti Factory
Insta has landed a significant and exciting assignment to deliver the main automation system as well as process electrical and automation installations for Fazer’s new chocolate factory in Lahti. Operations are set to start in 2028.This project represents the largest investment in Fazer’s history and one of the most notable undertakings in the history of Finland’s food industry.
The delivery includes the factory’s main automation system, which integrates all production equipment and processes into one unified platform. Insta is also responsible for process electrical and automation installations, ensuring seamless commissioning and reliable operation. The project began immediately after signing the contract and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2027. Insta’s delivery phase will conclude in early 2028, guaranteeing a smooth and uninterrupted production start-up. Close collaboration will continue throughout the entire project until the factory is fully operational.
Construction work on the new factory, covering approximately 33,300 square meters, started in summer 2025. During the construction phase, the site will employ hundreds of professionals, with an estimated workload exceeding 500,000 working hours. The new production facility will be highly electrified and automated, and its comprehensive energy recycling system will make it CO₂ emission-free in terms of its own energy consumption. Additionally, the factory aims to achieve BREEAM environmental certification. Operations are expected to begin in 2028.
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Originally published on 27 Nov
Read MoreFinnish-led BalticSeaH2 awarded Hydrogen Valley of the Year
The European H2 Valley of the Year Award honours exceptional achievements in the development and implementation of Hydrogen Valleys. Criteria for the evaluation are breakthroughs in project implementation, outstanding efforts in covering the value chain, hydrogen volume produced/used in the valley, the stakeholders’ landscape and involvement, as well as the innovation level. The award was handed out at Hydrogen Research and Innovation Days.
BalticSeaH2 builds the first significant, cross-border hydrogen valley in Europe. The goal is to create an integrated hydrogen economy around the Baltic Sea to enable self-sufficiency of energy and minimise carbon emissions from different industries. Combining local areas into a broader valley supports creating a genuinely integrated, interregional hydrogen economy, which has not been done previously on this scale in Europe.
The main valley of the project is located between Finland and Estonia. The area between Finland and Estonia is an optimal location for a cross-border hydrogen market. The necessary infrastructure – natural gas pipelines, electricity grids, and active marine traffic – already exist in the Gulf of Finland. The project will support the reduction of the carbon emissions from existing marine traffic. In addition, Gasgrid Vetyverkot is already preparing hydrogen infrastructure: Nordic-Baltic Hydrogen Corridor, Baltic Sea Hydrogen Collector and Nordic Hydrogen Route enable strong growth for hydrogen economy and hydrogen markets in the Baltic Sea region.
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Originally published on 27 Nov
Read MoreGermany and Finland: Cooperation strengthens position on the hydrogen market
It is the first of its kind in Finland: in the spring, an industrial-scale green hydrogen production plant went into operation in Harjavalta, Southwest Finland. It was built by the Finnish company P2X Solutions Oy, a pioneer in green hydrogen and Power-to-X technology. The company additionally plans to build further production plants in Joensuu and Oulu, aiming for a total hydrogen production capacity of 1 GW by 2031.
The arrival of the electrolysis plant in Harjavalta marked an important milestone for the production of green hydrogen.
The electrolysis system for hydrogen production in Harjavalta originates from Germany. More precisely from Dresden from Sunfire SE, a specialist in electrolysers.
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Originally published on 26 Nov
Read MoreHy2gen plans e-fuel plant in Finland – Oulu becomes largest e-fuel hub in the Baltic Sea Region
The German company Hy2gen has secured a strategic site in Vihreäsaari, at the Port of Oulu in northern Finland, for the development of a new facility to produce renewable hydrogen and synthetic fuels. They are used for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors, such as the maritime and aviation industries.
The proposed 200 MW plant will position Oulu as the largest hub for synthetic fuel production in the Baltic Sea Region, based on the number of Power-to-X (PtX/P2X) projects currently in development.
“Hy2gen is very pleased to have secured a site for our project at the Port of Oulu”, says Hege Økland, Managing Director of Hy2gen Nordic. “We would like to thank the City of Oulu and the Port of Oulu for choosing us as their partner in developing this area. We look forward to future collaboration in bringing our project to life.”
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Originally published on 26 Nov
Read MoreDetection Technology awarded GE HealthCare’s 2025 Supplier of the Year
Detection Technology, a global leader in X‑ray detector solutions, has been honored with the 2025 GE HealthCare Supplier of the Year Award. This prestigious recognition is the highest distinction awarded by GE HealthCare, celebrating a supplier that consistently delivers exceptional performance and value across multiple dimensions.
The GE HealthCare Supplier of the Year Award recognizes excellence in innovation, quality, service levels, reliability, agility, sustainability, cost competitiveness, and strategic collaboration. Among several thousand suppliers worldwide, Detection Technology stood out for its commitment to excellence, partnership, and shared vision of advancing healthcare through cutting-edge technology and dependable performance.
“I’m truly honored that Detection Technology has been named GE HealthCare’s Supplier of the Year,” said Hannu Martola, President and CEO of Detection Technology. “A big thank you to our team for their hard work and commitment. This recognition shows our strong focus on innovation, reliability, and customer service. It also highlights the long strategic partnership we’ve built with GE HealthCare as we keep working together to improve medical imaging and patient care.”
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Originally published on 17 Nov
Read MoreA national collaboration model is proposed for clinical trials, facilitating patient access to trials and bringing growth to Finland
Finland could accelerate clinical trials through a “one-stop shop” model and shared systems and practices. This is outlined in Sitra’s publication FinTrials – National Framework for Clinical Drug Trials (summary in English).
Finland has long been known for its high-quality healthcare and strong research expertise. However, the number of clinical drug trials conducted in recent years has clearly declined. Reasons for this development include fragmented operating models, insufficient national coordination, and slow and complex processes.
“To strengthen Finland’s position as an attractive country for clinical drug trials, we need more cooperation and national-level coordination. Many other European countries, especially the Nordic countries, have shown that national cooperation is an effective way to increase the number of clinical drug trials,” emphasises Petri Lehto, leader of Sitra’s DigiHealth project.
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Originally published on 14 Nov
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