In Finland, Hycamite TCD Technologies launched Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, capable of producing 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually. The facility, located in Kokkola Industrial Park, aims to decarbonize industries by preventing up to 18,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year through its innovative methane-splitting process, […]
In Finland, Rohe Solutions began production of Bio-LNG, or liquefied biomethane, at the Hamina LNG terminal on August 29, 2024. This marks the first Bio-LNG operation in the Baltic Sea region, utilizing an innovative liquefaction process from the existing gas grid infrastructure. Rohe Solutions, in partnership with Hamina LNG Oy, is now leading the way […]
In Finland, Wärtsilä, announced partnering with Norwegian shipowner Eidesvik to retrofit the ‘Viking Energy’ into the world’s first ammonia-fueled platform supply vessel, scheduled for conversion in early 2026 with operations starting in the first half of the same year. In addition to the Wärtsilä 25 Ammonia engine, Wärtsilä will supply the complete ammonia solution, including […]
In Finland, HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering subsidiary HD Hydrogen spent €72 million for a majority stake in Convion, a specialist in fuel cell technology based in Espoo, Finland. Announced on August 26, 2024, the deal underscores HD Hyundai’s strategic dive into the burgeoning hydrogen fuel cell market. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering […]
In Finland, alternative protein producer Solar Foods has been named the international category winner by the NASA Deep Space Food Challenge. Launched in 2021 by NASA and Canadian counterpart CSA, the challenge seeks innovations to feed astronauts on long space missions. Solar Foods’ fermentation technology, which produces its Solein protein using air, electricity, and its […]
In Finland, VTT, LUT University, and companies have opened a pilot plant in Espoo, Finland, to process captured carbon dioxide into compounds that can replace fossil raw materials in plastic products and chemicals. The pilot plant, built in sea containers, started operations in August. Renewable energy, the hydrogen economy and bio-based carbon dioxide emissions from […]
In Finland, VTT Technical Research Centre, LUT University, and industry partners have launched a pilot plant in Espoo to convert captured carbon dioxide into sustainable compounds for plastic products and chemicals. Dubbed Forest CUMP, the research collaboration funded by Business Finland and is exploring the capture of carbon dioxide from sources like the forest industry […]
In the Netherlands, Offshore Energy reports Finnish fuel supply and distribution company NEOT has renewed its charter contracts with Terntank, extending agreements for six wind-assisted, methanol-ready vessels operating from NEOT/St1’s terminal in Gothenburg. This extension marks a continued partnership that began in 2013, with both companies committed to sustainability in maritime transport. NEOT, which became […]
In Finland Gasum reported it has partnered with Equinor to fuel the platform supply vessel Island Crusader with bio-LNG in the Port of Dusavik, Stavanger. The first bio-LNG delivery occurred in mid-July 2024, with Gasum set to continue bi-weekly deliveries, each comprising 2–3 truckloads of ISCC-EU certified mass balanced bio-LNG, totaling around 22 tons per […]
In Finland, Gasum announced that from August 30, its Finnish filling stations will exclusively offer biogas, ceasing the sale of natural gas. This transition aligns with customer preferences, as nearly all have been choosing biogas over natural gas due to competitive pricing. Juho Kurra, Vice President of Transport Finland at Gasum, emphasized the company’s confidence […]
