Market participants are invited to provide feedback on the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project
The implementers of the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project — the European gas transmission system operators “Conexus Baltic Grid” (Latvia), “Gasgrid Finland” (Finland), “Elering” (Estonia), “Amber Grid” (Lithuania), “GAZ‑SYSTEM” (Poland) and “ONTRAS” (Germany) — have launched a market survey, inviting market participants to express their views by completing a questionnaire on the cross‑border hydrogen infrastructure development project.
At this stage, market participants are invited to take part in shaping the development of the cross‑border hydrogen network by providing their perspectives on the creation of the Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor, which will strengthen Europe’s energy security and support the transition to a climate‑neutral economy.
The Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project is a strategic tool for achieving the European Union’s key energy and climate objectives. The European Commission has granted this project the status of a Project of Common Interest (PCI), and the study phase has been allocated EUR 6.8 million from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).
It is expected that, by developing dedicated hydrogen infrastructure in Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany, Europe’s dependence on imported fossil energy resources will decrease, industrial decarbonisation will be secured, and investments in renewable energy and hydrogen technologies will be stimulated.
“This project will diversify energy ecosystems and support the achievement of the European Union’s climate goals, while at the same time strengthening regional cooperation and competitiveness,” says Uldis Bariss, Chairman of the Management Board of Conexus Baltic Grid.
Following the successful completion of the pre‑feasibility study in June 2024, the project’s study phase began in 2025. National and cross‑border studies are planned to be completed at the beginning of 2027, and their results will form the basis for decisions on the potential progression of the project to the next development phase.
The launched market survey is intended for hydrogen producers and consumers, distribution system operators, hydrogen storage operators, as well as hydrogen transmission operators. Market participants are invited to provide indicative information about hydrogen production and consumption, infrastructure development plans, and cross‑border transport needs along the corridor route.
The collected market information will be used in the development of technical and commercial solutions and may serve as a basis for further discussions with respondents to assess needs in more detail. The goal of these discussions is also to conclude non‑binding memoranda of understanding that will consolidate market signals and strengthen the project's economic rationale.
The market survey is open from 14 January 2026 to 31 March 2026. The survey is accessible here. After the survey concludes, project implementers will invite respondents to further discussions to align market needs with the project’s development plans.
We invite you to watch the recording of the market survey webinar here and visit the project website for detailed information.
The Nordic–Baltic Hydrogen Corridor project aims to provide approximately 2.7 million tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2040, based on a pipeline network of about 2,500 kilometres connecting six European countries — Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany. The project is a Project of Common Interest and is included in the European Ten‑Year Network Development Plan, with commercial operations planned to begin in 2033.
