- The plant will produce 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually.
- Decarbonization capacity can reach 18,000 tonnes of CO2 per year with LNG.
- The technology uses only 13% of the energy needed for hydrogen production via electrolysis.
- The plant is located near Hycamite's headquarters in Kokkola Industrial Park.
Plant Overview
Hycamite TCD Technologies has opened Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland. The facility, once fully operational, will have a nominal capacity of 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually.
Decarbonization Capacity
The plant's decarbonization capacity can reach up to 18,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) per year when using liquefied natural gas (LNG). When biomethane is used, the produced hydrogen is carbon negative.
Technology and Efficiency
Hycamite’s technology decomposes methane into hydrogen and carbon without releasing greenhouse gases. This method requires only 13% of the energy needed for hydrogen production via electrolysis. The technology can use various methane feedstocks, including geologic natural gas, biomethane, and synthetic natural gas, allowing for rapid production scaling.
Location and Ecosystem
The new plant is situated near Hycamite's headquarters and a small test facility in Kokkola Industrial Park (KIP). KIP is northern Europe’s largest ecosystem for the inorganic chemical industry, hosting several leading companies in the chemical and metal processing sectors.
Carbon Capture and Utilization
Hycamite employs innovative carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology to capture carbon in solid form. This carbon is then provided to customers as graphite and other high-value industrial-quality products. The company offers a diverse carbon product portfolio, including battery-grade graphite, and provides scalable plants for large volumes with custom solutions to help clients reduce emissions. Additionally, Hycamite’s catalysts are sustainable, recyclable, and can be produced from industrial side streams.
