Vefsn

Vefsn is emerging as a major industrial energy hub with significant hydrogen and aluminum production plans, anchored by existing wind power and strong grid infrastructure at Marka substation.

Active Queue

Production

9.2 MW

Consumption

849 MW

Cases

6

Active Concessions

Production

401 MW

Consumption

0 MW

Cases

8

Overview

The municipality shows robust energy development with 8 active concessions including the operational 400 MW Øyfjellet wind farm and multiple grid infrastructure projects. Grid queue data reveals ambitious industrial expansion plans, particularly hydrogen production with nearly 700 MW of consumption capacity planned, alongside aluminum smelting operations and datacenter development.

Recent Activity

Tesla received concession approval for a Supercharger station in Mosjøen in May 2026, adding to the growing electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the area

Key Substations

Marka transformatorstasjonMosjøen transformatorstasjonPålgarden transformatorstasjon

Municipality Stance

Supportive of large-scale energy development, evidenced by approved major wind projects and extensive grid infrastructure investments to accommodate industrial expansion

Outlook

Excellent prospects for industrial energy development with Marka substation serving as a major connection hub for hydrogen production, aluminum smelting, and emerging datacenter operations, supported by existing renewable generation capacity

Hydropower
9.2
Hydrogen & Ammonia
Grid Infrastructure
Transport & EV Charging
Wind Power
Industrial
Data Centers
Alcoa Mosjøen41consumptionMarkaLinea ASReservedindustrial
EXANEXT AS23consumptionMarkaLinea ASReserveddatacenter
GEN2 ENERGY AS500consumptionMarkaLinea ASIn Queuehydrogen
GEN2 ENERGY AS195consumptionMarkaLinea ASReservedhydrogen
MIP MILJØKRAFT AS9.2productionMarkaLinea ASReservedhydro
NORSK E-FUEL AS90consumptionMarkaLinea ASReservedhydrogen