MAN Energy Solutions, H-TEC SYSTEMS and Helen Oy to execute Helsinki Hydrogen Plant
Helen Oy, one of Finland’s largest energy companies, is joining forces with MAN Energy Solutions and PEM electrolysis specialist, H-TEC SYSTEMS, to build a 3-megawatt production plant for green hydrogen, which will be located in the vicinity of Helsinki’s district heating network and the Vuosaari Harbour. With this pilot plant, Helen will increase its expertise to meet the needs of large-scale hydrogen production and enhance the flexibility of the entire energy system.
MAN Energy Solutions will be responsible as EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) for the hydrogen section of the plant and the delivery of hydrogen-related equipment, its installation as well as commissioning. The remaining part will be done in cooperation with Helen and Helen’s engineering partner.
Sari Mannonen said: “The 3H2 project is the first of its kind in the world by combining four different sectors, electricity, heating, transportation and hydrogen as well as flexibility between them. Our whole hydrogen team at Helen is very excited and proud of the cooperation with MAN Energy Solutions which is well known for its world-class expertise in the industry.”
H-TEC SYSTEMS, a leading supplier of PEM electrolysis technologies and a subsidiary of MAN Energy Solutions (from 30th September 2024 on, H-TEC SYSTEMS will operate under the name Quest One), will supply 3 × ME450 PEM electrolyzers as the centrepiece of the plant; these will produce up to 1,350 kilograms of green hydrogen per day from green electricity generated by Helen’s renewable energy source portfolio. Helen Oy is planning to deliver the hydrogen to a nearby hydrogen refueling station via pipeline and distribute it to industrial customers or other refueling stations using containers. The waste heat generated in the production process will be utilised in Helen’s district heating network.
Alexander Stöckler said: “Green hydrogen is undoubtedly the key element for a climate-neutral future and the global economy will require it in large quantities. It is therefore most important that energy suppliers like Helen Oy lead the way by building plants and gaining valuable operational experience with hydrogen technology. We urgently need industrial production plants to achieve economies of scale, reduce costs and meet the huge future demand for hydrogen both efficiently and economically.”
