The Swedish renewable developer OX2 has submitted an environmental impact assessment (EIA) for the 2.2 GW Laine offshore wind project in Finland's exclusive economic zone (EEZ) in the Gulf of Bothnia. This project is expected to consist of up to 150 wind turbines with an estimated electricity production of about 11 TWh/year. In addition to the offshore wind park, the project includes plans for electricity transmission, a hydrogen pipeline, offshore power stations, and hydrogen production plants. The permit procedures and surveys related to the project are projected to continue until the end of 2026. OX2 is also concurrently working on two other offshore wind projects in Finland's Gulf of Bothnia, namely the 2.4 GW Halla project and the 1.2 GW Tyrsky project. Finland's National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP) outlines a target for renewables to constitute at least 51% of the country's final energy consumption by 2030, with a further goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2035.