- Kotka Power-to-Gas project aims to start commercial production by the end of 2026.
- The plant will produce 35,000 tons of renewable synthetic methane annually.
- A carbon dioxide recovery unit will be built at Korkeakoski in Kotka.
- The project development agreement covers terms for flue gas offtake and carbon dioxide-free district heating.
Project Overview
Kotkan Energia Oy and Nordic Ren-Gas Oy have signed a project development agreement for the Kotka Power-to-Gas facility, which will produce renewable methane, green hydrogen, and district heating. The project has expanded threefold due to strong demand and local opportunities.
Project Details
The agreement outlines terms for flue gas offtake and carbon dioxide-free district heating. The city of Kotka has allocated land in Mussalo for the plant, which will enable significant hydrogen production. Ren-Gas leads the project towards the final investment decision and construction, with commercial production targeted by the end of 2026.
Innovative Design
The plant features an innovative design with separate locations for its main processes. A carbon dioxide recovery unit will be built at Korkeakoski, capturing significant carbon dioxide from Hyötyvoimalaitos flue gases. The Mussalo site will produce 35,000 tons of renewable synthetic methane annually, using process heat for district heating to reduce combustion-based production.
Feasibility and Market Context
The project follows a feasibility analysis that confirmed the Kotka area's potential for renewable synthetic methane production. The unique implementation concept allows for a plant investment three times larger than initially planned. The Mussalo location also offers export opportunities for Finnish clean fuels, aligning with increased European demand for clean gas and energy security.
