Merinova is a partner in the H2Excellence project, running from 2023 to 2027, which develops education and skills related to green hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. The project is coordinated by Vaasa University of Applied Sciences (VAMK), with Vamia also among the Finnish partners.

International collaboration is establishing a network of Centres of Vocational Excellence. The aim is to ensure that education meets the needs of businesses and that skilled professionals are available for different roles across the hydrogen economy.

Merinova acts as a link between regional companies, educational institutions and international partners. This enables businesses to contribute their perspectives to skills development.

Wärtsilä’s Sustainable Technology Hub in Vaasa brings together research, product development, testing and manufacturing. The hub investigates the suitability of sustainable fuels for the marine and energy industries.

Development activities include exploring engine solutions that use hydrogen, ammonia and methanol. Collaboration with customers, technology partners and research organisations helps evaluate the performance of these solutions and develop them for real-world applications.

tormossen’s biogas production is a local example of how waste can be converted into renewable fuel. Biogas generated from the treatment of biowaste and sewage sludge is upgraded into biomethane suitable for use as transport fuel.

The system integrates waste management, fuel production and distribution. It also demonstrates how local material flows can meet regional energy needs and replace fossil fuels.