Revolutionizing Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production: Europe's Largest Methane-Splitting Plant
Key Ideas
  • Hycamite TCD Technologies has inaugurated Europe's biggest methane-splitting facility in Kokkola, Finland.
  • The plant is capable of producing 2000 tpy of low-carbon hydrogen and 6000 tpy of high-quality carbon, with decarbonisation potential of up to 18,000 tpy of CO2.
  • Hycamite's innovative technology efficiently decomposes methane, producing clean hydrogen and high-value carbon products, while utilizing carbon capture and storage techniques.
  • The company's sustainable approach includes offering diverse carbon products, scalable solutions, and recyclable catalysts, positioning itself as an industry leader in environmentally friendly hydrogen production.
Hycamite TCD Technologies has recently unveiled Europe's largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, marking a significant leap in low-carbon hydrogen production. The Customer Sample Facility (CSF) has a targeted capacity to produce 2000 tons per year of low-carbon hydrogen and 6000 tons per year of high-quality carbon. The plant's decarbonisation potential can reach up to 18,000 tons per year of CO2 when utilizing LNG, and it is carbon negative when using biomethane. Hycamite's innovative technology efficiently breaks down methane into hydrogen and carbon without emitting greenhouse gases. Their method requires only 13% of the energy typically needed for hydrogen production via electrolysis, allowing for rapid scalability. Additionally, the company employs carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology to capture carbon in solid form and offer it as high-value industrial products, such as graphite. With a focus on sustainability, Hycamite provides a range of environmentally friendly carbon products, including battery-grade graphite, and offers tailored solutions to help clients reduce emissions. Furthermore, their recyclable catalysts made from industrial side streams showcase their commitment to sustainable practices. The proximity of the new CSF to the company's headquarters and test facility in Kokkola Industrial Park reinforces Hycamite's position in northern Europe's leading ecosystem for the chemical and metal processing industries. Hycamite's CEO, Laura Rahikka, expressed confidence in the methane-splitting technology's viability and hinted at future plans to establish similar plants worldwide, highlighting the company's dedication to revolutionizing hydrogen production with a sustainable and efficient approach.
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