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 […]
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
In the NIHAK region and the southern part of Northern Ostrobothnia, billion-euro clean transition projects are underway and being planned, bringing jobs, investments, and new industries to the area. The region’s most significant strengths are the availability of clean and affordable energy, a strong electricity grid, and areas suitable for clean transition investments. These are
The cities of Nivala and Haapajärvi have signed twin city agreements with the Ukrainian municipalities of Shyroke and Apostolove. These agreements build upon already initiated cooperation and aim to further strengthen joint regional development in the future through concrete collaborative projects. Twin city cooperation offers tangible benefits to both Finnish and Ukrainian partners. Experiences and
Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), through its CI Advanced Bioenergy Fund I (CI ABF I), has made an investment decision on September 2, 2025, to construct a new industrial-scale biogas plant in the Kurunpuhdon industrial area of Nivala, Finland. Once operational, the plant will process over 600,000 tons of biomass annually and produce around 200 GWh
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As economic cycles change and global markets fluctuate, it takes courage to look for new business opportunities. NIHAK helps businesses in the region network and create competitive solutions for a changing world.
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Municipal cooperation seeks sustainable and attractive housing solutions in three regions.
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As a regional developer, NIHAK’s mission is to pave the way for investments. The work carried out manifests as significant projects that promote a clean transition and strengthen the vitality of the region.
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VAU!START+ provides support and coaching for developing, testing, and commercializing a business idea.
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We are living in a time marked by rapid changes and unpredictability. Companies’ operating environment is constantly evolving, and success requires the ability to react and renew.
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The year 2024 was a time of active development in the NIHAK area. The demand for consulting services increased in all municipalities. A record number of 2,807 service contacts took place in NIHAK’s business services. Business Services supported entrepreneurs in particular with business start-ups, business development, and financing arrangements. Companies in the region are investing
The cooperation between the city of Nivala and the Ukrainian municipality of Shyroke took a concrete step forward on Wednesday, May 28, when a Ukrainian-language bookshelf was inaugurated at the city library. Shyroke, located in the Zaporizhzhia region near the war front, has sent a selection of Ukrainian-language books to the Nivala city library. The
The regional development organization NIHAK, operating in the southern part of Northern Ostrobothnia, has taken a significant step toward the concrete realization of the hydrogen economy in Finland. The country’s first regional hydrogen network plan, developed in cooperation with Fingrid and Gasgrid, has now been completed. The technical implementation of the study was carried out
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NIHAK is the first in Finland to survey suitable hydrogen production sites. The survey shows that municipalities in the NIHAK region have excellent conditions for large-scale hydrogen production. The survey enables marketing the region to potential hydrogen production operators, as well as the related refining activities. There are already hydrogen production projects in the region seeking
