Wärtsilä brings liquefaction expertise to Finnish energy project

The technology group will provide the front-end engineering design (FEED) for the liquefaction and storage of liquefied synthetic methane (LSM) at a new plant in Kristinestad being built by Koppö Energia, a joint venture between Germany’s Prime Green Energy Infrastructure Fund and CPC Finland.

“We conducted a diligent selection process before awarding the FEED agreements for our energy transition project,” said Thomas Zirngibl, board member, Koppö Energia.

“Wärtsilä Gas Solutions is globally recognised as a leader in advanced liquefaction and storage solutions, and their expertise in this field will be an important contribution to the success of the project.”

The Power-to-X plant will have a capacity of 200 MW and will convert green electricity into hydrogen and sustainable LSM for use by heavy transport. Up to 500 MW of wind and 100 MW of photovoltaic power will be developed under the Koppö Energy Cluster to supply the plant with emission-free renewable energy.

Earlier this year, the project was awarded the Power-to-X Innovation Award at the Tamarindo Global Wind Investment Awards ceremony.

“Wärtsilä is committed to decarbonising energy production, so we are naturally proud and pleased to have been selected to participate in this important project,” said Trond Inge Flønes, sales and business development manager, Wärtsilä Gas Solutions.

“As the energy transition progresses, we expect green hydrogen to play an increasingly relevant part.

“Our company is also heavily involved in the research and development of alternative sustainable fuels, and we see Power-to-X technologies playing a growing role in the energy transition towards a future where renewable energy becomes increasingly important.”