Innovative Partnership: Hystar AS Collaborates with Fortum for Hydrogen Production in Finland
Key Ideas
  • Hystar AS partners with Finnish energy company Fortum to supply a 0.75 MW PEM electrolyzer for a hydrogen pilot plant in Källa, Finland.
  • The hydrogen pilot plant in Loviisa, east of Helsinki, will start operations in late 2025, focusing on electrolysis to produce hydrogen for industrial use.
  • A filling station will be constructed for delivering hydrogen to industrial clients, emphasizing the importance of hydrogen as a clean energy solution in the region.
  • The partnership signifies a significant step in Hystar's global expansion and highlights the commitment to sustainable hydrogen production and deployment.
Hystar AS has reached an agreement with Fortum, a Finnish state-owned energy company, to provide a 0.75 MW PEM electrolyzer for Fortum's hydrogen pilot plant in Källa, Loviisa, Finland. The hydrogen pilot plant, situated to the east of Helsinki, is scheduled to become operational towards the end of 2025. The plant will utilize electrolysis, a process that involves splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity. Additionally, a hydrogen filling station will be integrated with the facility to supply hydrogen to industrial customers. Hystar will be delivering a containerized PEM electrolyzer system with a capacity of 0.75 MW. Fredrik Mowill, the CEO of Hystar, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, highlighting the company's eagerness to enter new markets and deploy their electrolyzers globally. Mowill also mentioned their dedication to ensuring the success and reliability of Fortum's Källa pilot project through close cooperation. The partnership between Hystar and Fortum represents a significant milestone in the global expansion of Hystar and underscores the joint commitment to advancing sustainable hydrogen production and utilization.
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