Uniper advances NorthStarH2 into FEED with AFRY, Carbon Clean, Siemens Energy and Topsoe
- Uniper contracted AFRY, Carbon Clean, Siemens Energy and Topsoe to carry out the FEED phase for NorthStarH2.
- Contracts total more than SEK 100 million and the FEED work will run for approximately one year.
- NorthStarH2 is designed to produce about 115,000 tonnes of e‑methanol per year from renewable electricity and biogenic CO2.
- Uniper targets a final investment decision in 2028, commissioning in 2031, and an environmental permit application in autumn 2026.
FEED contracts
Uniper has signed contracts with AFRY, Carbon Clean, Siemens Energy and Topsoe to begin the Front‑End Engineering Design (FEED) phase for the NorthStarH2 e‑methanol project in Östersund.
Scope and budget
The contracts are worth more than SEK 100 million in total and the FEED work will run for approximately one year. Suppliers will provide engineering expertise for electrolysis, carbon capture, methanol synthesis and purification.
Plant output and inputs
NorthStarH2 will use renewable electricity and biogenic carbon dioxide to produce fossil‑free e‑methanol, with planned annual production of approximately 115,000 tonnes. The e‑methanol is intended to replace fossil fuels in sectors such as transport and the chemical industry.
Project schedule and permitting
Uniper plans a final investment decision in 2028 and currently schedules commissioning to begin in 2031. The company intends to submit its environmental permit application in autumn 2026.
Source: Uniper
