In Finland, Fortum Recycling & Waste has succeeded in producing biodegradable plastic from carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from waste incineration at its plant in Riihimäki, Finland. This breakthrough, based on carbon capture and utilization (CCU), is a significant step towards reducing and utilizing industrial carbon dioxide emissions. Similar carbon capture development projects are underway in […]
In Finland, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment has granted a total of EUR 44,546,484 in investment aid to 12 projects under the national Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP). Moreover, by a decision supported by the Ministerial Finance Committee on 3 October, EUR 28,048,200 was granted to Nordic Ren-Gas Oy for a large demonstration […]
In Finland, ESL Shipping is building a series of four new, fossil-free handysize vessels that can be operated entirely fossil-free by using green hydrogen-based e-methanol or biomethanol. These new 1A ice-class vessels are the top of the market in terms of cargo capacity, technology and innovation. The total value of the four ships is approximately […]
In Finland, ESL Shipping announced its investment in four new handysize 1A ice-class vessels, valued at €186 million, which can be powered by green hydrogen-based e-methanol or biomethanol, allowing entirely fossil-free operations. The vessels will be built at China Merchants Jinling Shipyard in Nanjing, with deliveries expected between Q3 2027 and Q1 2028. The key […]
In Finland, Kemira and IFF have completed construction of a “market-entry scale” industrial biobased polymer plant. The unit is capable of producing unique renewable polymers for Kemira’s customers and is based on the patented Designed Enzymatic Biomaterial platform technology developed by IFF. The unit will be operated by Chemigate, a member of the Berner Group, […]
In Finland, AM Green Technology and Solutions B.V. (part of AM Green Group), has announced the signing of binding agreements to acquire Chempolis Oy and Fortum 3 B.V. entities. This acquisition highlights AM Green’s commitment to develop innovative technology enabled solutions. AM Green will establish large-scale bio refineries that utilize multiple feedstocks & produce high-value […]
In Finland, Wärtsilä Marine and Hycamite announced a partnership to develop a new onboard hydrogen production technology aimed at reducing emissions in the shipping industry. This system will convert liquefied natural gas into hydrogen, while capturing and storing solid carbon, providing a more efficient alternative to traditional carbon capture methods. The solid carbon, nearly one-fourth […]
In Finland, Nokian Tyres and Swedish biomaterials company Reselo AB have signed a development agreement to further develop their renewable material Reselo Rubber as a new raw material in tires. One-hundred percent renewable Reselo Rubber is made from birch bark sourced from pulp, paper and sawmill industry waste. “According to the initial laboratory tests… Reselo […]
In Finland, Exel Composites has announced a new purchasing agreement with chemical manufacturing giant INEOS for over 100 metric tons of its ENVIREZ bio-based resin system. This deal will serve as a springboard for the firm to phase out its use of hydrocarbon-derived resins. This specific INEOS ENVIREZ resin’s chemical composition features 23% bio-based glycol, […]
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, […]
