A major European-scale e-methane plant planned for Kotka - renewable fuel for shipping and industry
A major investment in clean energy production is planned for Kotka, as Finnish company Arctic Sisu Corporation Oy has announced its intention to build a large-scale e-methane production plant. The three-phase project aims to produce 900-950 GWh of renewable e-methane per year to meet the energy needs of maritime transport.
The plant will be built next to MM Kotkamills Oy’s pulp and paper mill and will be the first in Europe to use carbon dioxide from the pulp production process as a raw material for e-methane. This innovative approach will enable up to 50% of the mill’s current CO₂ emissions to be captured and reused, while utilising industrial side streams and waste heat, further reducing Kotkamills’ overall emissions.
Arctic Sisu said in a press release that the project already has a client. The aim is to have a final investment decision during 2026, with commercial production of the first phase planned to start in 2028. The whole project is divided into three phases, each worth around €300 million.
“This project is an important step towards a green transition and a demonstration of the attractiveness of the Kotka-Hamina region as an investment destination. Arctic Sisu’s investment will not only bring new jobs to the area, but also strengthen the region’s position as a forerunner in renewable energy and sustainable industry,” said Ilkka Hasanen, Director of Invest In at Cursor Oy.
“The Arctic Sisu project is a shining example of industrial symbiosis and I am very pleased that this investment of this magnitude is being implemented in the industrial and port city of Kotka,” said Toni Vanhala, Development Director of the City of Kotka.
This investment will strengthen Kotka’s position as a centre for clean energy production and provide significant opportunities for industry and logistics in the region. It is also a concrete demonstration of how public-private partnerships can contribute to sustainable development and economic growth.
More information on the project and its progress can be found on the Arctic Sisu Corporation website: https://www.arcticsisu.com/
Translated by DeepL