Sunfire awarded contract to conduct FEED study for 40 MW hydrogen project in Joensuu, Finland.
Dresden / Joensuu, October 08, 2025 – At the start of the year, P2X Solutions and Sunfire marked a historic milestone with the first industrial scale green hydrogen production in Finland’s energy history. Building on this achievement, the two hydrogen pioneers are now further strengthening their partnership:
Sunfire has been selected by P2X Solutions to conduct the Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) study for the 40 MW hydrogen project in Joensuu, Finland. For this project, P2X Solutions is continuing to leverage the German electrolysis specialist’s industrial pressurized alkaline technology. The companies announced the ongoing collaboration today at the World Hydrogen Congress in Copenhagen.
Herkko Plit, CEO of P2X Solutions, underlines: “The FEED study is an important milestone towards the investment decision of our next undertaking in Joensuu, which will triple our total capacity for green hydrogen production. We are very pleased to tackle this challenge together with Sunfire and its technology.”
Nils Aldag, CEO of Sunfire, states: “The commissioning of the Harjavalta plant showcased the strong execution capabilities of P2X Solutions and Sunfire in delivering commercial hydrogen projects. I’m excited that we are now taking our partnership to the next level in Joensuu — as a trusted technology partner alongside P2X Solutions, with a clear mission: to drive the growth of the hydrogen economy in Finland and Europe.”
Milestone for Project Implementation
Sunfire has already started the comprehensive FEED study, which, in close collaboration with the integration partners, defines the requirements and prerequisites for a 40 MW pressurized alkaline electrolyzer. The outcome of the study represents a key milestone on the path to project realization and ensures effective implementation.
In Joensuu, the green hydrogen produced by the electrolysis plant will later be used to produce e-methanol — a synthetic fuel that plays a key role in reducing CO₂ emissions, particularly in the shipping and aviation industries.
Partnership Showcases Shared Vision and Execution Excellence
The collaboration between Sunfire and P2X Solutions reflects a pioneering spirit, hands-on hydrogen expertise and strong commitment to delivering results.
A standout result of the close collaboration between the two companies is the successful commissioning of the 20 MW plant in Harjavalta. For the first time in Finland, an industrial-scale green hydrogen plant entered commercial operation — marking a historic milestone for the hydrogen market both nationally and across Europe. Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, personally recognized the accomplishment and congratulated the partners involved.
At the Harjavalta plant, P2X Solutions relied on Sunfire’s pressurized alkaline technology — a proven solution recognized for its reliability, efficiency, and strong performance. With the new project in Joensuu, both companies aim to build on this success and continue their collaboration
Image: A key component of the P2X Solutions plant in Harjavalta: Sunfire’s 20 MW electrolyzer.
Partnership Showcases Shared Vision and Execution Excellence
The collaboration between Sunfire and P2X Solutions reflects a pioneering spirit, hands-on hydrogen expertise and strong commitment to delivering results.
A standout result of the close collaboration between the two companies is the successful commissioning of the 20 MW plant in Harjavalta. For the first time in Finland, an industrial-scale green hydrogen plant entered commercial operation — marking a historic milestone for the hydrogen market both nationally and across Europe. Alexander Stubb, President of the Republic of Finland, personally recognized the accomplishment and congratulated the partners involved.
At the Harjavalta plant, P2X Solutions relied on Sunfire’s pressurized alkaline technology — a proven solution recognized for its reliability, efficiency, and strong performance. With the new project in Joensuu, both companies aim to build on this success and continue their collaboration
About P2X Solutions
P2X Solutions is a Finnish pioneer in green hydrogen and Power-to-X technology. We are accelerating the rise of the hydrogen market holistically and innovatively in all areas of the value chain, and we have built Finland’s first industrial-scale green hydrogen and synthetic methane production plant in Harjavalta. We operate as a producer and distributor of green hydrogen and synthetic fuel, and we supply hydrogen plants in a customer-oriented manner and on a turnkey basis, when needed. We aim for a total of 1 GW of hydrogen production capacity over the next decade. We are making the world cleaner – together.
About Sunfire
Sunfire is a global leader in the production of industrial electrolyzers based on pressurized alkaline and solid oxide (SOEC) technologies. With its electrolysis solutions, Sunfire is addressing a key challenge of today’s energy system: Providing renewable hydrogen and syngas as climate-neutral substitutes for fossil energy. Sunfire’s innovative and proven electrolysis technology enables the transformation of carbon-intensive industries that are currently dependent on fossil-based oil, gas, or coal. The company employs more than 650 people located in Germany and Switzerland. For more information visit http://www.sunfire.de/
Sunfire is a global leader in the production of industrial electrolyzers based on pressurized alkaline and solid oxide (SOEC) technologies. With its electrolysis solutions, Sunfire is addressing a key challenge of today’s energy system: Providing renewable hydrogen and syngas as climate-neutral substitutes for fossil energy. Sunfire’s innovative and proven electrolysis technology enables the transformation of carbon-intensive industries that are currently dependent on fossil-based oil, gas, or coal. The company employs more than 650 people located in Germany and Switzerland.
For more information visit www.sunfire.de
