TEH2, the hydrogen subsidiary of Total Eren, a Paris-based independent producer of renewable energy (“IPP”), and Aliceco Energy, a Finnish developer of large-scale electrofuel plants based in Pietarsaari, Finland. They are pleased to announce that they have joined forces to implement the Vanadis Fuels project at the Kokkola Industrial Park (KIP) in Kokkola, Finland.
Vanadis Fuels project: Total Eren and Aliceco join forces to produce low-carbon e-fuels in Finland.
The plant will be designed to produce low-carbon electro-fuels (“e-fuels”) for the industrial and shipping sectors. The Vanadis plant will synthesize e-methanol (e-MeOH) from biogenic carbon dioxide. Which is derived from biomass and green hydrogen produced by electrolyzers powered by renewable energies (offshore and onshore wind farms and/or solar power plants).
Both partners will be responsible for the project’s progress. Aliceco focused its efforts on local development in Kokkola and Total Eren. To contribute its solid expertise in the development, financing, construction and operation of solar and wind power projects. As well as hydrogen production facilities.
Total Eren and Aliceco will also count on the support of local partners such as energy supplier Kokkolan Energia, the Kokkola Industrial Park – a major industrial park for inorganic chemicals, and the Port of Kokkola – Finland’s third largest cargo port. E-methanol production capacity could reach 400,000 tonnes a year, with production starting in 2029.
The Vanadis Fuels project will benefit from Total Eren’s experience and ambition. Which has initiated several large-scale green hydrogen projects around the world through TEH2. Total Eren has launched a green hydrogen gigaproject (“H2 Magallanes”) that will represent up to 10 GW of wind power capacity. It is based in the Magallanes region of southern Chile. The Vanadis Fuels project will also benefit from Aliceco Energy’s innovative oxygen combustion solution. It will be used for the first time on a commercial scale.
This technology concentrates, captures and conditions biogenic CO2 from the flue gases of Kokkola Energia’s biomass boilers, without the large-scale use of chemicals that conventional technologies require. This new CO₂ capture technology is both efficient and more environmentally friendly.
