Ren-Gas Chooses MAN Energy Solutions for Tampere E-Methane Plant
- MAN will deliver a 50 MW methanation reactor for Ren-Gas's Tampere plant.
- The plant will convert green hydrogen and 40,000 tons of CO2 annually into e-methane.
- Construction starts in 2025, with commercial operations beginning in 2027.
- The plant will produce 200 GWh of renewable fuel and 180 GWh of CO2-free district heating annually.
Project Overview
Ren-Gas has selected MAN Energy Solutions to provide a 50 MW methanation reactor for its Tampere e-methane plant. The reactor will be designed and manufactured in Germany, utilizing MAN's catalytic methanation technology to convert green hydrogen and captured biogenic CO2 into renewable e-methane.
Scope and Implementation
MAN will manage the design, manufacturing, pre-fabrication, testing, delivery, installation supervision, commissioning, and performance testing of the equipment. This comprehensive involvement ensures the integration of MAN's advanced technology and expertise throughout the project phases.
Production and Impact
The Tampere facility will produce renewable e-methane for heavy road and maritime transport sectors. It will use approximately 40,000 tons of CO2 captured annually from the Tarastenjärvi waste incineration plant's flue gases, along with green hydrogen produced with electrolysers. The plant is expected to yield around 200 GWh of renewable fuel and 180 GWh of carbon dioxide-free district heating for Tampere's district heating system each year.
Timeline and Future Plans
Construction of the Tampere facility is scheduled to begin in 2025, with commercial operations set to start in 2027. Ren-Gas, a leading green hydrogen and e-methane project developer in Finland, has secured significant public support from the Finnish Government and the EU for its project portfolio.
Source: Ren-Gas