- The demonstration facility will integrate CO2 capture, green hydrogen, and e-fuels production.
- Pilot runs are expected to be completed during 2023.
- CO2 capture and electrolysis solutions are provided by Kleener Power Solutions Oy, Carbonreuse Finland Oy, Convion Oy, and Elcogen Oy.
- Neste aims to receive at least 300 kg of synthetic crude oil for fuel processing development.
Project Overview
Power-to-Liquids technologies are advancing towards commercialization, offering carbon-neutral transport fuels beyond biomass-based renewables. These e-fuels can be used in aircraft, ships, and road vehicles.
Development and Implementation
High-temperature electrolysis, CO2 capture, and hydrocarbon synthesis technologies have been developed under the Business Finland funded Veturi E-fuel research project. VTT and Neste are building a demonstration facility at VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre in Espoo, with initial modifications already underway. The facility will integrate electrolysis, CO2 capture, and synthesis units by early 2023, with pilot runs expected to complete within the year.
Technological Contributions
The demonstration will use CO2 capture from flue gas, hydrogen production via high-temperature electrolysis, and Fischer-Tropsch fuel synthesis. Finnish partners Kleener Power Solutions Oy, Carbonreuse Finland Oy, Convion Oy, and Elcogen Oy are providing the CO2 capture and electrolysis solutions. VTT will supply the fuel synthesis unit, while Neste will upgrade the synthetic crude oil into fuel products.
Expected Outcomes
Neste aims to receive at least 300 kg of synthetic crude oil for further development of synthetic fuel processing. The project supports Neste's efforts to commercialize Power-to-X strategies for synthetic e-fuel and e-feedstock production, contributing to emission reduction in transportation.
