In Finland, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland spinout Elea & Lili has raised €2.5 million (US$2.9 million) to commercialize its cellulose-based alternative for fossil-based superabsorbent polymers. Dubbed Cellulose Super Absorbent, the microplastic-free, biodegradable material is first being applied to disposable diapers and agriculture, end markets that generate large amounts of plastics waste and microplastic […]
In Finland, in response to recent media coverage on suspected cases of fraud related to renewable raw materials business and its alleged connections to the biofuels industry, Neste says it is currently not aware of any verified cases of fraud (i.e. mislabeling or fraudulent mixing of raw materials) that would be directly connected to Neste’s […]
In Finland, Neste and World Fuel Services have signed a five-year extension of their partnership to broaden the availability of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) across more than 100 airports within World Fuel’s network in the United Kingdom and Europe. The agreement strengthens the companies’ collaboration as demand for lower-emission aviation solutions accelerates alongside tightening regulatory […]
In Finland, Gasum has inaugurated a new liquefied biogas (LBG) refueling station in Ylivieska, located in Finland’s Ostrobothnia region, strengthening the country’s infrastructure for low-emission heavy transport. Situated at Ouluntie 25, at the junction of several key national transport corridors, the station is designed exclusively for heavy-duty vehicles and aims to support the growing use […]
In Finland, Meyer Turko says its net zero cruise ship project achieved its set emissions reduction target: the vessel’s lifecycle carbon footprint was successfully reduced by more than 90 percent compared to the baseline defined by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). “AVATAR has provided a solid foundation for our development work. We now have a […]
In Finland, Neste is supporting the advancement of catalysis research in Finland through new donations to three universities, reinforcing long-term academic expertise across complementary areas critical to future energy and materials innovation. The funding will support catalysis engineering at Åbo Akademi University, catalysis chemistry at the University of Eastern Finland, and catalysis modeling at the […]
In Finland, Fortum has succeeded in producing first hydrogen at Kalla Test Center in Loviisa, Finland, during the first phases of the commissioning of the electrolyzer equipment. The test center is expected to be fully operational during spring 2026. Fortum is committed to accelerating electrification across the Nordics, and the Kalla Test Center will contribute […]
In Finland, Outokumpu and Norsk e-Fuel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together towards realizing a CO-to-SAF (Sustainable Aviation Fuel) production plant to be located next to Outokumpu’s stainless steel mill in Koivuluoto, Tornio, Finland. Under the signed MoU, Norsk e-Fuel will start a feasibility study in 2026. If the study leads […]
In Finland, a new method to capture carbon dioxide from the air has been developed at the University of Helsinki’s chemistry department. The method is based on a compound of superbase and alcohol. Tests show that the compound appears promising: one gram of the compound can absorb 156 milligrams of carbon dioxide directly from untreated ambient […]
In Finland, Norsk e-Fuel AS has been awarded a positive funding decision under Business Finland’s Tax Credit for large clean transition investments scheme for its Finnish subsidiary, Norsk e-Fuel Rauma Oy. The decision grants the project up to EUR 150 million in tax credit support once the facility enters operation. The Tax Credit Scheme by […]
