Finnish chemical industry news

• 26 February 2025

  Metsä Group Initiates Kuura Textile Fibre Mill Pre-Engineering

  Pre-engineering for a wood-based textile fibre mill begins, aiming for lower climate impact and potential 2029 launch, producing 100,000 tonnes annually.
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  10 February 2025

  Origin by Ocean Opens Demo Facility in Finland

  The facility processes invasive algae into ingredients, bridging lab innovation to industrial scale, and sets the stage for a future biorefinery in Finland.
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  4 December 2024

  Arctial Begins Study for Low-Carbon Aluminum Plant in Kokkola

  The study will assess social, technical, commercial, and environmental impacts, with a decision expected by 2026–2027. The region's infrastructure and green energy are key advantages.
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  16 November 2024

  Suomen Lantakaasu invests €80M in Kiuruvesi biogas plant, Finland

  The plant will produce biogas from manure, aiming for 1 TWh of renewable fuel. EU funding supports the project, boosting local employment and reducing agricultural emissions.
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  2 November 2024

  AFRY to conduct feasibility study for Helen's hydrogen plant in Finland

  The study will assess green hydrogen production feasibility in Helsinki, aiding low-cost design for carbon-neutral energy by 2030, with completion expected by mid-2025.
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  27 October 2024

  Neste halts 120 MW electrolyzer investment at Porvoo refinery

  Challenging market conditions and limited renewable hydrogen use led to the decision. Neste explores alternative renewable hydrogen options for Porvoo refinery with partners.

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  20 August 2024

  Neste Enhances Chemical Recycling Logistics in Porvoo

  Expanding logistics infrastructure to handle more liquefied recycled materials, including waste plastic and rubber tires, supporting the refinery's transformation into a renewable and circular solutions hub.
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  13 August 2024

  ANDRITZ to design carbon capture plant for Westenergy in Finland

  The project aims to capture CO2 from flue gases at a waste-to-energy plant, liquefy it, and use it for carbon-neutral e-fuels. The final investment decision is expected in early 2025.
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  1 July 2024

  TotalEnergies Acquires Tecoil for Lubricant Oil Regeneration in Europe

  The acquisition enhances lubricant production with re-refined base oils, reducing carbon footprint and meeting demand for sustainable, high-performance products.
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  26 June 2024

  Recycling Tires into Automotive Plastics: Neste, Borealis, Covestro Collaborate

  Discarded tires are chemically recycled into high-quality polycarbonates for automotive parts, promoting circularity and sustainability in the plastics and automotive industries.
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  16 May 2024

  Ivy Farm and Synbio Powerlabs Partner to Scale Cultivated Meat Production in Finland

  A new facility in Finland, supported by a €2.99M grant, will scale production of cultivated meat and precision fermentation, aiming to revolutionize sustainable food manufacturing.
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  9 April 2024

  Borealis Invests EUR 4.5 Million to Boost Circular Raw Materials at Porvoo Site

  The investment will modify three cracker furnaces to increase production of renewable and recycled base chemicals, supporting a circular economy and achieving ISCC PLUS certification by 2025.
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  2 April 2024

  Helen to Build Helsinki's First 3MW Green Hydrogen Plant

  The plant will supply hydrogen for heavy transport, use waste heat for district heating, and aims to cut CO2 emissions by 3,700 tonnes annually, launching in 2026 with aid from the Finnish government.
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  8 February 2024

  Gasum Expands Riihimäki Biogas Plant

  The Riihimäki biogas plant will add an advanced evaporation system to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and recover valuable nutrients, supported by a 40% grant from the Finnish Ministry of the Environment.
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  17 January 2024

  Hycamite Begins Construction of Customer Sample Facility in Finland

  The facility will demonstrate methane-splitting technology, producing hydrogen and carbon without greenhouse gases. It will have a capacity of 2,000 tons of hydrogen and 6,000 tons of carbon annually.
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  20 December 2023

  Neste to Transform Porvoo Refinery into Renewables Hub

  The Porvoo refinery will shift to producing 3 million tons of renewable and circular products by the mid-2030s, requiring 2.5 BEUR in investments, driven by declining fossil fuel demand and climate goals.
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  28 November 2023

  Neste receives energy investment aid for green hydrogen project

  The Finnish Ministry granted EUR 1.96M for a 120MW electrolyzer project at Porvoo refinery. The project aims to produce green hydrogen and recover heat for district heating. Decision expected in 2024.
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  10 October 2023

  thyssenkrupp nucera and Neste Reserve 120 MW Electrolyser Capacity for Porvoo Refinery

  The agreement includes six 20 MW modules for green hydrogen production at Porvoo refinery, aiming for sustainability by 2030. Neste also explores using thermal energy for district heating.
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  20 July 2023

  Finnish Energy Companies Collaborate on Industrial Hydrogen Valley

  The project aims to develop hydrogen infrastructure, storage, and transmission in Uusimaa, supporting Finland's carbon neutrality goals and fostering industrial investment opportunities.
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  15 July 2023

  Stora Enso Announces Restructuring for Competitiveness and Profitability

  Plans include closing several production sites, reducing 1,150 jobs, and improving EBIT by EUR 110 million annually. Change negotiations will follow local regulations.
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  15 June 2023

  Neste to Build Liquefied Waste Plastic Unit in Finland

  The new unit will upgrade 150,000 tons of liquefied waste plastic annually, part of a broader project targeting 400,000 tons. Completion is expected in early 2025.
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  6 June 2023

  Stora Enso Advances Circular Packaging in Oulu

  A new board line in Oulu will produce 750,000 tonnes of renewable packaging by 2025, supporting sustainable, recyclable, and low-carbon solutions, creating 300 direct and 1,500 indirect jobs.
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  30 May 2023

  Plug Power Expands into Finland's Green Hydrogen Market with PEM Electrolyzer and Liquefaction Technology

  Plug plans three green hydrogen plants in Finland, producing 850 TPD by 2030. Projects will support ammonia, green steel, and local mobility, creating 1,000 direct and 3,000 indirect jobs.
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  3 May 2023

  Neste Advances Renewable Hydrogen Project in Porvoo

  The project moves to basic engineering, with production potentially starting in 2026. It aims to replace fossil-based hydrogen and generate renewable heat for district heating.
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  27 April 2023

  Fortum Opens Europe's Largest Battery Recycling Facility in Finland

  The new facility uses hydrometallurgical technology to recycle 95% of valuable metals from batteries, meeting EU regulations and supporting sustainable battery production with low CO2 emissions.
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  31 March 2023

  Neste Advances Liquefied Waste Plastic Processing at Porvoo Refinery

  The second series of runs processed 3,000 tons of waste plastic, advancing chemical recycling. Future plans include scaling to 400,000 tons annually, aiming for 1 million tons by 2030.
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  21 March 2023

  Stora Enso and Kolon Partner on Bio-Based Materials

  They signed a Joint Development Agreement to create and commercialize bio-based polyesters and renewable binder resins for packaging, car tires, electronics, and more, leveraging their combined expertise.
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  12 January 2023

  CABB Invests in Sustainable Expansion at Kokkola Site

  Investing over EUR 50 million by 2025, the Kokkola site expands with new reactors, a packaging plant, and a CO2-neutral office. Efforts include reducing CO2 emissions by 6,000 tons annually.