Fortum Case Study
1 MW hydrogen production system at the Kalla test center in Loviisa, Finland
In this section, you will review a real-world case study featuring Fortum. Here we will showcase the successful hydrogen production story and learn from their experiences, challenges faced, and final results.
About Fortum
Fortum is a Nordic energy company and one of the cleanest energy producers in Europe; its actions are guided by ambitious environmental targets. The company generates and delivers clean energy reliably, helping industries to decarbonize their processes and grow.
Its core operations in the Nordics include efficient, CO₂-free power generation, as well as the reliable supply of electricity and district heating to private and business customers.
Overview
Fortum has taken a significant step toward future commercial P2X plants. Its Kalla hydrogen test center in Loviisa, Finland, will utilize two different electrolyser technologies, enabling broader technological comparison and optimization. The €17 million project covers both the construction and operational phases.
Construction has already begun, and production is expected to start in late 2025. Operations will continue for approximately two years, between 2025 and 2028, allowing Fortum to collect valuable data and experience to support the development of future P2X projects.
Objectives
The main objective of the project is to pilot hydrogen production and provide a reference for future P2X initiatives. At the pilot plant, Fortum will test two different technologies, Alkali and PEM electrolysers, to compare their characteristics and performance.
The company also aims to gain a deeper understanding of the safety, performance, and maintenance requirements of hydrogen production, as well as to test its potential for operational flexibility.
Why Stargate
Fortum chose Stargate Hydrogen based on its innovative new technology that had already been deployed and commissioned at the Utilitas project. The reference project operates in Estonia, and uses the same product, the Gateway200 in very similar weather conditions as Finland, extremely low temperatures.
Since the start of negotiations there was a great synergy between Stargate Hydrogen and Fortum, due to both companies goals for industry decarbonisation.
The Outcome
The project is on its installation phase, and it is expected to have the first hydrogen being produced by the end of December 2025.
