- The plant's nominal capacity is 2,000 tonnes of hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of carbon annually.
- Decarbonization capacity can reach 18,000 tonnes of CO2 per year using LNG.
- The technology uses 13% of the energy needed for hydrogen production via electrolysis.
- Carbon is captured as graphite and other industrial products.
Plant Capacity and Location
Hycamite's new methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, is Europe's largest, with a nominal capacity of 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually. The facility is located near Hycamite's headquarters and a small test facility in Kokkola Industrial Park, northern Europe's largest inorganic chemical industry ecosystem.
Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency
The plant's decarbonization capacity can reach up to 18,000 tonnes of CO2 per year when using liquefied natural gas (LNG). With biomethane, the hydrogen produced is carbon negative. Hycamite's technology requires only 13% of the energy needed for hydrogen production via electrolysis, allowing rapid scaling with methane feedstock from various sources.
Technology and Applications
Hycamite's technology decomposes methane into hydrogen and carbon without releasing greenhouse gases. The clean hydrogen can serve as an industrial raw material or fuel. The carbon is captured in solid form and provided to customers as graphite and other high-value industrial products, including battery-grade graphite.
Carbon Capture and Custom Solutions
Using innovative carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology, Hycamite offers a diverse carbon product portfolio. The company provides scalable plants for large volumes and custom solutions tailored to specific needs, aiding clients in reducing emissions. Additionally, Hycamite's catalysts are sustainable, recyclable, and can be produced from industrial side streams.
