The hydrogen station was built through a joint effort by OKQ8 and Skellefteå Kraft. It's specially designed for arctic climates, able to operate in temperatures down to –40°C, and supports both light and heavy vehicles, strengthening the region’s infrastructure for fossil-free transport.

During the inauguration, Tobias Vahlne (director of ACE) participated in a panel discussion on the local, regional, and national perspective of transport transition.

– It's exciting to be part of this first step. With the station in place, Arctic Mobility Arena can start testing and developing sustainable transport solutions adapted to arctic conditions, says Tobias.

– Northern Sweden has great potential to play a leading role in Sweden's energy transition. By complementing our joint effort on charging infrastructure with these hydrogen stations, we can enable sustainable transport while strengthening the region’s competitiveness, adds Joachim Nordin, CEO of Skellefteå Kraft.

Hydrogen is particularly suitable for heavy transport and long distances, where battery-electric vehicles may not always have sufficient range. When used as a fuel, its only by-product is water, and it can be produced from renewable electricity such as wind and hydropower.

The inauguration in Storuman is part of a broader effort to establish hydrogen infrastructure across northern Sweden, with a station in Umeå inaugurated on January 16. Together, these stations are key steps towards a more sustainable and fossil-free transport system.

Read the full press release here.