Ren-Gas selects Saipem for post combustion carbon capture at Tampere e-methane plant
Saipem will supply its industrialized solution “Bluenzyme™“ for the carbon capture unit of Ren-Gas e-methane plant in Tampere. The plant will utilize 40,000 tonnes per year of captured biogenic CO2 in the e-methane production
Ren-Gas is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Saipem as a key technology provider for the Tampere Power-to-Gas project using its industrialized solution “Bluenzyme™“ for the carbon capture unit of the plant, showcasing Saipem’s innovative enzymatic technology for capturing carbon dioxide in industrial processes. This collaboration marks a significant milestone as it introduces the first industrial-scale post combustion carbon capture plant in Finland.
Saipem has the expertise to develop the design, procurement, fabrication, and assistance to installation, commissioning, startup, and performance testing of the carbon capture unit. This comprehensive approach ensures that the project benefits from Saipem’s state-of-the-art technology and expertise at every stage, from initial design to final performance validation.
Bluenzyme™ is Saipem’s innovative plug-and-play solution for carbon capture which involves the use of enzymes, thus reducing the operational complexity for hard-to-abate industrial sectors. The solution is applied to post-combustion emissions from new or existing plants. The technology behind Bluenzyme™, which was nominated as the Energy Transition Changemaker at COP28, is already in use in Saint-Félicien, Canada.
“We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Saipem, a company renowned for its exceptional reputation in the field of the energy transition. Our long-standing cooperation with Saipem has been instrumental in advancing our shared goals of sustainability and innovation. This collaboration exemplifies European industry cooperation and our mutual dedication to advancing the carbon capture sector,” said Mikko Piekkala, Commercial Manager, Ren-Gas.
Ren-Gas’s Tampere facility is set to produce renewable e-methane for heavy road and maritime transport. The e-methane production process will utilize approximately 40,000 tons of carbon dioxide captured annually from the Tarastenjärvi waste incineration plant’s flue gases. The plant will generate approximately 200 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 Finland’s leading green hydrogen and e-methane project developer, having secured significant public support for its portfolio from the Finnish Government and the EU. The company has developed an industry benchmark project portfolio, with the Tampere facility set to begin construction in 2025 and commence commercial operations in 2027.
More information about the project and its progress can be found on Ren-Gas’s website at: https://ren-gas.com/projekti/tampere-2/
For more information:
Nordic Ren-Gas Oy: Commercial Manager, Mikko Piekkala, tel. +358 40 561 84 97
Saipem: Media relations, E-mail: media.relations@saipem.com
Investor Relations E-mail: investor.relations@saipem.com
Contact point for retail investors , E-mail: segreteria.societaria@saipem.com
Nordic Ren-Gas Oy is Finland’s leading hydrogen economy project developer, constructing a decentralized network for renewable e-methane production in Finland. The renewable fuels produced by Ren-Gas will reduce the use of fossil fuels in heavy road and maritime transport by approximately 250 million liters annually. Ren-Gas’s projects extensively utilize sector integration, enabling the efficient utilization of process heat as district heating and offering demand response services to the national grid company. Ren-Gas’s projects aim to cost-effectively reduce over one million tons of carbon dioxide annually in the transportation and energy sectors. The energy source for the produced e-methane is sourced from Finnish wind power. www.ren-gas.com
Saipem is a global leader in the engineering and construction of major projects for the energy and infrastructure sectors, both offshore and onshore. Saipem is “One Company” organized into business lines: Asset Based Services, Drilling, Energy Carriers, Offshore Wind, Sustainable Infrastructures, Robotics & Industrialized Solutions. The company has 6 fabrication yards and an offshore fleet of 21 construction vessels (of which 17 owned and 4 owned by third parties and managed by Saipem) and 15 drilling rigs, of which 9 owned. Always oriented towards technological innovation, the company’s purpose is “Engineering for a sustainable future”. As such Saipem is committed to supporting its clients on the energy transition pathway towards Net Zero, with increasingly digital means, technologies and processes geared for environmental sustainability. Listed on the Milan Stock Exchange, it is present in more than 50 countries around the world and employs about 30,000 people of over 120 nationalities.
