Resources & Ecosystems
Business isn’t just part of our economy. It’s part of who we are and the way our culture shapes daily life.
Here, entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in our culture. Companies don’t succeed on their own; they grow through collaboration, strong supplier networks and a willingness to help each other move forward. That spirit has created globally recognised businesses and an industrial ecosystem that’s both resilient and innovative.
The Jakobstad Region combines international expertise with the flexibility of a smaller region. Decision-making is close, partnerships are easy to build and opportunities are never far away.
If you’re looking for a place where people work together to create long-term success, you’ve found it.
Resources
Jakobstad-Pedersöre Railway station
Regional passenger and freight station providing efficient rail connections across Finland and linking local industries to the national rail network.
Port of Jakobstad-Pietarsaari
An international export port serving manufacturing and forest industries with regular cargo traffic and excellent connections to European markets.
Kokkola–Jakobstad Airport
Connecting Jakobstad and Kokkola to the rest of Finland, the airport keeps the region moving with smooth domestic connections and around 900 aircraft movements each year.
Port of Kanäs
Previously an oil harbour, Port of Kanäs offers significant future potential for logistics and industrial activities supporting the green transition, renewable energy and emerging sustainable industries.
European Route 8
Finland's main west coast transport corridor, connecting businesses to ports, industrial centres and Nordic markets.
Main road 19
An important transport route connecting western Finland's industrial regions with national road and logistics networks.
Main Road 68
The primary road link between the Port of Jakobstad, the city and inland Finland, supporting efficient freight transport.
Main Road 13
East–west connection linking the west coast with central Finland and strengthening regional accessibility for businesses.
Alholmen Industrial Park electrified railway connection
Direct electrified rail access to one of the Nordic region's leading industrial parks enables efficient, sustainable freight transport for export-oriented industries.
Electricity
Reliable power supply through 110 kV and 400 kV transmission lines.
Electricity
Reliable power supply through 110 kV and 400 kV transmission lines.
Hydrogen Network
Planned hydrogen infrastructure supporting future industrial growth and energy development.
Biogas
Battery energy storage supporting renewable energy generation and industrial power demand.
Biogas
Battery energy storage supporting renewable energy generation and industrial power demand.
Biogas
Battery energy storage supporting renewable energy generation and industrial power demand.
Biomass
Extensive forest resources provide biomass for heating, energy generation, and industrial processes.
Biomass
Extensive forest resources provide biomass for heating, energy generation, and industrial processes.
Wind Power
Wind power is growing across the Jakobstad Region, with several onshore wind farms already in operation and more on the way. Offshore wind power is also being explored.
Water Resources
Larsmosjön/Luodonjärvi provides a large freshwater reserve.
Solar Power
Several solar parks are proposed across the region, including the 41 MWp Brännträsket Solar Park.
Energy
Electricity
Reliable power supply through 110 kV and 400 kV transmission lines.
Grid map: https://karttapalaute.fingrid.fi/link/oW9ts
Extensive optical fiber network across most of the region.
Green Energy
Wind power, hydropower, bio fuels, steam heat from industry.
Upcoming projects
Multiple planned wind farms in Pedersöre, Nykarleby and Kronoby.
Solar farms planned in Kronoby.
Offshore Wind Power (Currently in the environmental impact assessment phase).
Water Resources
Drinking water
Access to clean drinking water for all designated plots.
Fresh water
Larsmosjön/Luodonjärvi provides a large freshwater reserve.
Gas & Hydrogen
Biogas
Three biogas filling stations for vehicles.
Locally produced renewable biogas supporting low-emission transport.
Hydrogen
Gasgrid’s planned national hydrogen infrastructure route will pass through the Jakobstad region (Nykarleby, Pedersöre and Kronoby): https://gasgrid.fi/en/2025/08/12/plan-for-hydrogen-infrastructure-route-specified/
Other
Biomass
Long-standing regional tradition of forestry and pulp production supported by extensive forested areas. Biomass availability for heating, energy production, and industrial processes. Access to timber, sawmills, and by-products suitable for various bioeconomy applications.
Mineral Resources
Lithium availability in neighbouring regions, supporting battery and technology industries. https://www.arvolithium.com/