TES and CPC Finland to develop 500 MW e-NG Project at the Port of Rauma in Finland

The project aims to produce electric natural gas (e-NG), a green synthetic gas generated from renewable hydrogen and CO2. The project will have an electrolyser capacity of up to 500 MW and is expected to produce approximately 60000 t of green hydrogen that can be converted into over 125 000 tpy of e-NG. The produced green hydrogen may make use of the Nordic Hydrogen Route being developed by Gasgrid Finland, whereas the produced e-NG can be liquefied and then shipped. Both products can be used to serve the European end market as well as international markets to satisfy the growing demand for renewable gases.

The green hydrogen/e-NG production site, spanning 20 hectares, will be located in the new extension area of the Port of Rauma at Iso Järviluoto. The Port of Rauma is one of Finland’s largest ports, situated in the southern part of the Gulf of Bothnia.

At its peak, the construction phase of the project is expected to create more than 1000 jobs, providing a significant boost to the regional economy. Once operational, the facility will support approximately 40 permanent high-quality jobs focused on plant operation and maintenance.

The Finnish plant is expected to support the decarbonisation of the maritime and industrial sectors where direct electrification is not suitable. The biogenic CO2 needed for e-NG production will be sourced from Finnish biogenic emitters.

The collaboration leverages TES’ expertise in e-NG production and commercialisation, combined with CPC Finland’s expertise in renewable energy integration and cutting-edge technologies.

CPC Finland has already taken the initial key steps in permitting. The joint venture will continue with technical planning and permitting, aiming to enter the pre-FEED phase in 2026 and reach Final Investment Decision (FID) by 2028. The site already has a legally valid T/kem zoning plan in place, allowing for a shorter path to ready-to-build status.

Finland has transposed EU RED III into national law and is positioning itself as a pioneer in renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs), such as e-NG. Its forward-looking approach to a multi-gas energy system creates a favourable environment for large-scale synthetic fuel projects and reinforces the country’s role in accelerating the energy transition.

Marco Alverà, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of TES, stated: “Launching this landmark project in Finland is a major milestone in the energy transition, enabling us to deliver e-NG to the European market, strengthening its energy independence and accelerating the green transition using existing infrastructure. As a drop-in fuel, e-NG can be used to decarbonise sectors such as steel, shipping and heavy transport.”

Erik Trast, CEO of CPC Finland Oy stated “We are excited to have TES as the development partner in the Luoto Energia project in Rauma. This in many ways is an optimal partnership with truly complimentary skills, where TES possess the in-house technical and engineering capability, and where CPC possesses proven and extensive experience and knowledge in the permitting and structuring complicated infrastructure projects in Finland.

Janne Virta, Managing Director/CEO of the Port of Rauma, stated: "The planning and permitting processes for the Järviluoto harbor expansion have required a considerable amount of determined work and patience. All the more reason it is now a pleasure to welcome Luoto Energia to the Järviluoto area. The project’s progress in cooperation with CPC Finland Oy and TES has proceeded in an exemplary manner. With this foundation, it is a good starting point to continue developing the project into its next phases. Green transition projects represent a major opportunity for the Rauma economic region, simultaneously creating new jobs and reducing the use of fossil fuels."

By combining green hydrogen and recycled CO₂ through the Sabatier process, e-NG is produced. This sustainable synthetic methane, molecularly identical to natural gas, can seamlessly replace fossil molecules and accelerate global decarbonisation by harnessing existing infrastructure. e-NG qualifies as a Renewable Fuel of Non-Biological Origin (RNFBO) under EU’s Delegated Acts in the context of its Renewable Energy Directive.

TES is also developing a green energy hub import terminal in Wilhelmshaven, Germany. This terminal will serve as a central point for distributing e-NG and feeding it directly into the existing energy grid.

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