Q Power and P2X Solutions launch eMethane production

The microbes inside the Q Power bioreactors have initiated the methanation process and started producing methane. This is a major step towards industrial scale eMethane production.

This process has demonstrated how green hydrogen and carbon dioxide, which are fed into the reactors, can be converted to methane. This indicates the potential for more sustainable energy production in Finland.

The Harjavalta methanation plant is Finland’s first industrial scale eMethane production facility. Its commissioning marks a significant step towards renewable energy production and development of the hydrogen economy. eMethane production enables the utilisation of carbon-neutral energy and provides a new solution for replacing fossil fuels.

eMethane, or synthetic methane, is produced by combining hydrogen made with renewable energy and carbon dioxide. The process enables efficient storage and transportation of renewable energy, as methane has a high energy density and widely known treatment and logistics options. eMethane can be stored, transported, and utilised in existing infrastructure and it has numerous end-use applications – including the transport sector and industrial applications.

Distributed eMethane production to solve climate and market challenges

The climate crisis and geopolitical situation have highlighted the importance of renewable energy and new alternative energy sources. Combating climate change requires technological development and decreasing the use of fossil fuels is not only an environmental issue but also a strategic and economic necessity. Renewable energy, green hydrogen, and synthetic methane play a key role in this development.

The changes in energy infrastructure supports the shift towards decentralised energy production, where energy sources can be utilised more flexibly in different regions. This makes energy systems more resilient and reduces exposure to market disruptions. Especially in Europe, where the need for energy self-sufficiency is growing, Finland has a unique opportunity to take a leading role in the development and production of green hydrogen and its derivatives. Not only from a climate and environmental perspective but also from the viewpoint of security of supply, competitiveness, and geopolitical strategy.

eMethane production builds a new kind of energy security

Q Power will continue the commissioning of the methanation plant, process optimisation, and increasing microbial activity, with the aim to develop eMethane production. The company are also closely monitoring global developments – the energy markets are undergoing a transformation where clean, domestic, and decentralised energy production is gaining new strategic value.

Read the article online at: https://www.globalhydrogenreview.com/hydrogen/17042025/emethane-production-launched-in-finland/