Fortum Partners with Hystar for Ambitious Hydrogen Pilot Project in Loviisa
Key Ideas
- Fortum selects Hystar's 0.75MW PEM electrolyser for a pilot hydrogen production project in Loviisa, Finland, with a filling station for industrial customers.
- The project, costing €17m, aims to have a capacity of 2MW using local household water to power the electrolyser, set to operate between 2025-2028.
- Hystar's CEO expresses excitement for the collaboration, emphasizing successful delivery and reliable operations for the Källa pilot project.
- Fortum engages in research cooperation with transport, forest, steel, and chemical industries to secure off takers, exploring business opportunities in green hydrogen.
Fortum has partnered with Hystar to implement a 2MW hydrogen production plant in Loviisa, Finland. The project, costing around €17m, will utilize Hystar's 0.75MW PEM electrolyser system and include the construction of a filling station to supply hydrogen to industrial customers. The Källa test centre, expected to operate between 2025 and 2028, will use local household water to power the electrolyser. CEO of Hystar, Fredrik Mowill, expressed excitement about venturing into a new market with Fortum and ensuring the success of the Källa pilot project. Fortum's collaboration extends to various industries to secure off takers for the hydrogen produced. Satu Sipola, Vice-President of Power-to-X at Fortum, highlighted the project's value in providing insights into the business potential of green hydrogen and its derivatives. The company is actively involved in other hydrogen-related studies with partners from different sectors. The initiative signifies a step towards sustainable energy solutions and innovation in the hydrogen sector.