P2X Solutions’ hydrogen plant in Finland starts commercial operations

Finnish green hydrogen company P2X Solutions has launched commercial operations of green hydrogen at its production plant in Harjavalta, Finland, marking a milestone in the country.

This industrial-scale production facility has an installed electrolysis capacity of 20 MW, making it one of the largest of its kind in Europe. As disclosed, hydrogen is produced by using renewable electricity.

Herkko Plit, CEO of P2X Solutions, commented: “With commercial operation starting at the Harjavalta plant, Finland’s green hydrogen economy is taking a leap from plans into reality. I am extremely proud of our team, which has reached this milestone together. Finland is in a great position to develop into a superpower in clean hydrogen and its derivative electric fuels, and we hope that many projects will follow suit.”

Green hydrogen enables emission reductions, P2X Solutions said, adding that the legislation on fuels will require “significant” changes in shipping, aviation and industry, among other areas, during the coming years.

Plit stated: “We recommend companies to start deploying green hydrogen and electric fuels before the mandatory legislation enters into force, as the change will take time. My message to companies is: Don’t wait for the change, make it happen. This will give you a competitive advantage and secure your supply of emission-free energy in the 2030s.”

To note, the Harjavalta complex also includes a methanation plant, which will, reportedly, launch its operations at a later stage.

It is worth mentioning that P2X Solutions is planning hydrogen plants in other locations, such as Joensuu and Oulu. As informed, the company aims to gradually increase hydrogen production to reach a capacity of 40 MW for the Joensuu plant and up to 100 MW for the Oulu plant.

At the beginning of 2024, it was revealed that Swiss energy services provider Alpiq will invest approximately €47 million in P2X, becoming its majority owner (54.9%). There is also an option for the provider to increase its shareholding to up to 100% by the end of 2028.