- The project involves a €100M investment in a Power-to-Gas facility in Kotka.
- The facility will produce renewable methane and green hydrogen with a 40 MW electrolyser.
- Construction is expected to start in 2024 and complete by 2026.
- The project will replace 16 million litres of fossil fuel in heavy transport.
Project Overview
Kotkan Energia Oy and Nordic Ren-Gas Oy have initiated a feasibility study for a Power-to-Gas facility in Kotka, Finland. The project, with a planned investment of €100 million, aims to produce renewable methane and green hydrogen using a 40 MW electrolyser.
Location and Impact
The facility will be located at Hyötyvoimalaitos, a waste-to-energy plant by Kotkan Energia. It is expected to significantly boost Finland's production capacity of renewable, domestic fuels. The synthetic methane produced will replace approximately 16 million litres of fossil fuel in the heavy transportation sector, equivalent to the annual fuel consumption of 600 heavy trucks.
Technical Details
The Power-to-Gas process will utilize carbon dioxide, water, and electricity to produce renewable gas fuels. Carbon dioxide will be sourced from the existing Hyötyvoimalaitos plant, while renewable electricity will be procured from new Finnish wind parks. The produced gas will be liquefied for use in heavy trucks, similar to biogas.
Timeline and Goals
The feasibility study, led by Nordic Ren-Gas Oy, began in April 2022. Upon positive results, permitting, technical pre-engineering, and financing arrangements will follow. Construction is slated to start in 2024, with completion by the end of 2026. The project supports Kotkan Energia's carbon neutrality targets and aims to provide carbon dioxide-free district heating from waste heat, reducing fuel consumption in Kotka's district heating system.
