KEY POINTS
- Gasum begins construction of three new bio-LNG and CBG filling stations across Finland to serve heavy-duty transport.
- New facilities in Ylivieska, Raseborg, and Joensuu will strengthen Finland’s renewable gas network and cut transport emissions.
- Company targets growing biogas market as renewable fuel adoption rises among truck operators.
Gasum Oy, Finland’s state-owned energy company, has begun construction on three new liquefied biogas (LBG), or bio-LNG, filling stations as part of its broader strategy to expand the country’s clean transport infrastructure and accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels.
The company said Monday that the new stations — located in Ylivieska, Raseborg, and Joensuu — will support both heavy-duty and light-duty vehicles and are expected to open early next year.
Once completed, Gasum’s bio-LNG network for trucks will grow to 23 stations across Finland, strengthening its position as a leading supplier of renewable gas for transport in the Nordic region.
The Ylivieska facility will cater to freight operators along the highway linking central Finland to the northern city of Oulu, while Raseborg’s dual-capacity station will offer both liquefied and compressed biogas, serving trucks, buses, and passenger vehicles. In Joensuu, an existing site currently limited to lighter CBG refueling will be upgraded to accommodate heavy-duty bio-LNG vehicles, improving access across Eastern Finland.
Strategic Expansion Along Key Logistics Routes
Gasum said the new stations reflect growing customer demand for more sustainable fuel options on major transport routes. The Raseborg site, located on the corridor to Finland’s southernmost port in Hanko, is designed to serve one of the country’s busiest logistics chains, supporting the maritime and export sectors.
The projects form part of Gasum’s long-term push to build a comprehensive network that enables hauliers and logistics firms to transition to renewable biogas. The company said its ongoing infrastructure investments have already made it possible for long-haul trucks to operate entirely on carbon-neutral fuel across Finland.
Biogas now accounts for nearly 8% of new truck registrations in the country this year — a figure Gasum expects to rise “significantly” in the coming years as emission targets tighten and cleaner alternatives become more economically competitive.
Finland has emerged as one of Europe’s early adopters of biogas in freight transport, driven by government-backed climate policies and regional decarbonization goals. Gasum’s expansion aligns with this national strategy, reinforcing its role as a key player in northern Europe’s renewable gas market.
By broadening access to bio-LNG, Gasum is positioning itself to capture the next wave of demand from logistics firms seeking cost-effective ways to reduce emissions while maintaining efficiency. The company is also expanding its bio-LNG footprint in neighboring markets, including Sweden and Norway, as part of a cross-border network aimed at supporting green transport corridors throughout the region.
The latest station projects, Gasum said, demonstrate that biogas has moved “from niche to necessity” in Finland’s energy mix — a clear sign of how the country’s transport sector is adapting to the realities of a decarbonizing world.
