Regional development

Game of Drones challenges companies and municipalities in Southern Northern Ostrobothnia to leverage innovations in new technology

Together with the ÄlyPilot project, NIHAK is launching the Game of Drones – Real World Challenge, a challenge competition that seeks new solutions to everyday problems by utilising drone technology. In the competition, companies, municipalities and investors in Southern Northern Ostrobothnia act as challenge owners, while drone operators and technology experts develop the solutions. Game […]

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NIHAK’s Data Window Makes Clean Transition Investments Visible

NIHAK has launched a Data Window that, for the first time, brings together a comprehensive overview of clean transition investment projects in the NIHAK operating area and neighbouring municipalities. The Data Window responds to a timely need to make planned and ongoing investments in the region visible and easy to understand for companies, municipalities and

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A Joint Effort at the Forefront of the Clean Transition – Cornerstone Laid for Finland’s Largest Biogas Plant in Nivala

The cornerstone laying of the Nivala biogas plant on Tuesday, 25 November 2025 officially marked the start of construction for what will become Finland’s largest biogas plant.Preliminary work at the site has been underway since the investment decision in September. During the winter, road construction, earthworks and foundation work will be carried out, with the

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The cornerstone of the Nivala biogas plant has been laid – a major investment that strengthens energy self-sufficiency and employment

The laying of the foundation stone marks the official start of construction for Finland’s largest biogas plant. Once completed, the facility will enhance regional energy self-sufficiency, create new jobs, and support sustainable agricultural development. The plant will also become Finland’s largest industrial biogenic carbon dioxide capture facility. The Nivala biogas plant, owned and developed by

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