The long-planned biogas plant project on the border of Vesilahti and Lempäälä municipalities is taking concrete steps toward realization. In the project, Doranova will build a biogas plant that will produce 16 GWh of biomethane annually. This biogas will be purified and fed into the gas network as biomethane. A key feature of the project is its innovative approach to handling the carbon dioxide from biogas: instead of releasing the CO₂ into the atmosphere, it will be purified, liquefied, and permanently stored through a separate carbonization process. This makes the project significant not only for renewable energy but also for the long-term storage of carbon dioxide.
The project is being carried out in close collaboration with the ELY Center and the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (TEM). The ELY Center supports the implementation of biogas technology, while TEM provides funding for the expansion of gas production, refinement, and carbon capture. Construction is scheduled to begin at the turn of 2024/25, starting with tree removal and earthworks.
This major investment will directly reduce carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 4,000 tons annually by replacing fossil gas. Additionally, the carbonization process will permanently sequester about 1,900 tons of CO₂ per year, further enhancing the project’s climate impact. During construction, the project will create approximately 25 person-years of employment, and upon completion, it will generate four new jobs.
