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200–300 MW Kotka plant will make power from natural gas without CO2 by splitting methane into hydrogen and solid carbon for combustion and industrial use.

Plans target 20,000 t/yr hydrogen and ~60,000 t/yr graphite using methane decomposition; ties into MESH long‑duration storage to capture surplus wind power and cut emissions.

Independent lab found methane-derived graphite matches commercial anode grades, with >350 mAh/g reversible capacity and target carbon footprint <2.5 kg CO2e/kg.

Electrolyte additives let low-cost lithium carbonate decompose at normal cell voltages, enabling pre-doping to cut first-cycle lithium loss and raise energy density (10% in a test cell).

Double-digit underlying production growth, new JV and project FIDs, entry into critical minerals, and a larger share buyback with slightly higher 2026 production guidance.

Refueling-like 8C charging: 80% SOC in 6m48s, full in 8m56s; 10-year/1M km warranty; charges almost as fast at −20°C; 4,000 integrated stations planned across ~190 cities.

Methane cracking to supply low‑carbon hydrogen and solid carbon for EAF-based steelmaking; three‑year research project starts June 2026 with university and industry partners.

Leadership roles shift while the Kokkola methane‑splitting plant expands to boost low‑carbon hydrogen and battery‑grade graphite output.

EU CRMA status and new tech enable a phased Finnish project: Phase 1 demo starts next year; full scale could reach 200 kt/yr (~40% of EU battery graphite demand), serving batteries and industry.

Modular methane-to-hydrogen solution using plasma pyrolysis to produce hydrogen and solid carbon; up to 98% conversion, 10–15 kWh/kg H2; 20 MW (~2 t/h) available 2028.