{"id":177483,"date":"2026-06-05T07:37:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T05:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=177483"},"modified":"2026-06-03T11:36:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T09:36:10","slug":"fortum-inaugurates-kalla-test-center-in-loviisa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/fortum-inaugurates-kalla-test-center-in-loviisa\/","title":{"rendered":"Fortum inaugurates Kalla Test Center in Loviisa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Fortum today inaugurates the Kalla Test Center in Loviisa, Finland, marking a new phase in the company\u2019s hydrogen journey with the transition into long\u2011term testing and operational learning under real operating conditions. Insights gained at Kalla will support Fortum\u2019s future hydrogen projects and customer needs. Fortum\u2019s strategic goal is to deliver reliable energy to customers and drive the decarbonisation of industries and societies in the Nordics.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fortum decided to build the Kalla Test Center as part of its step\u2011by\u2011step approach to exploring hydrogen\u2019s role in the energy transition. The project represents an investment of \u20ac 20 million, covering both construction and operational phases. Site preparation for the approximately 2 MW hydrogen plant facility began in autumn 2024, followed by actual construction starting in summer 2025. The first hydrogen was produced during the commissioning phase in December 2025. Kalla Test Center is expected to be fully operational during summer 2026 and it will operate as a learning and development platform through 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cThe inauguration of the Kalla Test Center marks a clear transition from initial commissioning to structured testing and long\u2011term learning. At Kalla, we are building the practical experience needed to develop hydrogen solutions. This step\u2011by\u2011step approach is essential to ensure both technical readiness and commercial viability,\u201d says Satu Sipola, Vice President, P2X & Project Execution at Fortum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe transition away from fossil fuels depends on electrification, and hydrogen is a key enabler in making that transition possible. At Fortum, we are committed to accelerating this development, and Kalla Test Center is an important step forward,\u201d says Peter Stranneg\u00e5rd, Executive Vice President, Renewables and Decarbonisation at Fortum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The inauguration brings together customers, partners, local stakeholders and colleagues involved in the development of the Kalla Test Center. Fortum would like to thank its partners, including electrolyser providers Hystar and Stargate Hydrogen, as well as the local community in Loviisa, for their cooperation in supporting industrial decarbonisation and hydrogen development in Finland.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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