20-11-2024

Ren-Gas selects Sunfire electrolyzer for Its Tampere E-Methane plant

Ren-Gas is excited to announce the selection of Sunfire as one of the key technology providers for the Tampere Power-to-Gas project. Sunfire’s advanced pressurized alkaline electrolyzer technology will play a pivotal role in converting renewable electricity into green hydrogen as part of the e-methane production.

The German electrolyzer manufacturer will be responsible for the design, production, testing, delivery, supervision of installation and commissioning, and performance testing of the equipment. This comprehensive scope ensures that the project benefits from Sunfire’s cutting-edge technology and expertise at every stage, from initial design to final performance validation. This collaboration underscores the commitment of both companies to driving innovation and sustainability in the energy sector, ensuring the success of the pioneering hydrogen industry project.

“Following a thorough analysis and selection process, we are pleased to announce the selection of Sunfire as our electrolysis equipment supplier for our Tampere project. Throughout the selection process, we closely collaborated with Sunfire, whose capabilities and commitment to green hydrogen production are exceptional. Our cooperation serves as a tangible example of European hydrogen industry collaboration, demonstrating our shared interest in advancing the European hydrogen sector,” states Saara Kujala, Ren-Gas CEO"

“We’re proud to provide our pressurized alkaline electrolyzer technology for Ren-Gas’s Tampere e-methane plant. Our advanced solution is designed to deliver efficient and reliable hydrogen production at scale, ensuring that Ren-Gas meets its ambitious sustainability targets. This partnership marks a  significant step forward in establishing Europe’s leadership role in the green hydrogen sector,” comments Nils Aldag, Sunfire CEO.

Ren-Gas’s facility in Tampere is set to produce renewable e-methane for heavy road and maritime transport. In the e-methane production process, approximately 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide captured from the Tarastenjärvi waste incineration plant’s flue gases will be used as raw material, along with green hydrogen produced with Sunfire’s electrolyzer. The plant will yield approximately 200 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of renewable fuel for heavy road and maritime transport annually, as well as 180 GWh of carbon dioxide-free district heating for Tampere’s district heating system.

Ren-Gas is the leading green hydrogen and e-methane project developer in Finland, which has secured significant public support for its portfolio from Finnish Government as well as from EU. The company has developed an industry benchmark project portfolio, from which the Tampere facility is proceeding the construction in 2025 and commercial operation will start in 2027.