Hycamite opens Europe’s largest methane-splitting hydrogen plant

In Finland, Hycamite TCD Technologies launched Europe’s largest methane-splitting plant in Kokkola, Finland, capable of producing 2,000 tonnes of low-carbon hydrogen and 6,000 tonnes of high-quality carbon annually. The facility, located in Kokkola Industrial Park, aims to decarbonize industries by preventing up to 18,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions each year through its innovative methane-splitting process, which decomposes methane into hydrogen and carbon without releasing greenhouse gases.

Hycamite’s technology requires just 13% of the energy needed for hydrogen production via electrolysis, allowing for rapid scaling. The hydrogen produced can be used as an industrial raw material or clean fuel, while the carbon is captured in solid form and sold as graphite and other valuable products. The plant highlights Hycamite’s commitment to providing scalable, environmentally friendly solutions in line with the growing demand for decarbonization.

Hycamite CEO Laura Rahikka said, “Hycamite’s CSF demonstrates the viability of the new methane-splitting technology. Hycamite will open several other methane-splitting plants in other parts of the world in the future.”