Hycamite Launches Europe's Largest Methane Splitting Plant for Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production
Key Ideas
- Hycamite's methane splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, utilizes proprietary technology to produce low-carbon hydrogen and high-quality carbon, with minimal energy consumption.
- The plant has a nominal capacity to produce 2,000t of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000t of high-quality carbon annually, contributing significantly to decarbonisation efforts.
- Hycamite's innovative carbon capture and storage technology enables the production of low-carbon graphite, which can replace traditionally produced synthetic graphite in various applications, including electric vehicle batteries.
- By using methane feedstock, the plant can rapidly scale up production and achieve carbon-negative results when biomethane is employed, showcasing a sustainable approach to hydrogen production.
Hycamite TCD Technologies has inaugurated a methane splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, for low-carbon hydrogen production. The plant, named the 'Customer Sample Facility' (CSF), is the largest of its kind in Europe and employs Hycamite's proprietary methane pyrolysis technology. This technology efficiently decomposes methane into hydrogen and carbon, significantly reducing energy requirements compared to electrolysis. Moreover, the plant can utilize various methane sources, enabling rapid scalability. CEO Laura Rahikka highlights the plant's potential and plans for future expansion globally. Apart from producing low-carbon hydrogen, Hycamite's carbon capture technology converts captured carbon into high-quality graphite, offering sustainable alternatives for industrial applications. The plant's location near the Kokkola Industrial Park enhances synergies with the chemical industry ecosystem. Once fully operational, the plant aims to produce 2,000t of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000t of high-quality carbon annually, contributing substantially to decarbonisation efforts. Notably, the plant achieves carbon-negative results when using biomethane, showcasing environmental sustainability in hydrogen production.