CO₂ Point Sources

Sea Lapland is home to several of Finland’s largest industrial CO₂ point sources. These concentrated streams create an excellent foundation for CO₂ utilization technologies, including e-fuel production.

Below are the two largest sources, followed by a summary of other significant emitters.

Metsä Group – Kemi Bioproduct Mill

The Metsä Group’s bioproduct mill at Kemi is one of Europe’s most modern pulp mills. Its CO₂ emissions originate from biomass-based processes.

Main CO₂ Sources

• Recovery boilers and bark boilers: biogenic CO₂ from biomass combustion
• Lime kiln: biogenic CO₂ from lime mud calcination

CO₂ Type and Quantity

• 100% biogenic CO₂, ideal for e-methanol, e-methane, and SAF production
• Total emissions: approximately 5.0–5.5 Mt of biogenic CO₂ per year

The mill offers one of the largest and most stable biogenic CO₂ streams in Northern Europe.

Outokumpu – Tornio Stainless Steel Plant

Outokumpu’s Tornio plant is a global leader in stainless steel production. Several metallurgical steps generate concentrated CO₂ streams.

Main CO₂ Sources

• Ferrochrome reduction using coke and bio-based carbon
• Electric arc furnace off-gases
• Combustion based process emissions

CO₂ Type and Quantity

• Primarily fossil CO₂
• Total emissions: approximately 0.8–1.2 Mt CO₂ per year

These CO₂ streams are mainly fossil-based today, but Outokumpu’s transition toward fossil-free production and the increased use of biochar will gradually replace fossil emissions with biogenic CO₂ sources. In addition, the CO gas generated in ferrochrome production will also shift from fossil-based to biogenic carbon monoxide in the future, making these gas streams suitable for P2X production processes.

Other Significant CO₂ Sources in Sea Lapland

District Heating Plants

The district heating plants in Kemi and Tornio produce mostly biogenic CO₂ from biomass-based fuels. This includes the Tornion Voima power plant in Tornio, the Keminmaan Energia heat plant at Keminmaa, and Nevel’s heat plant in Veitsiluoto, all of which rely primarily on renewable, biomass-derived fuels whose carbon emissions are considered biogenic.

• Combined emissions: 300,000–450,000 t CO₂ per year

SMA Mineral – Lime Production (Tornio)

SMA Mineral’s lime kiln produces substantial amounts of process CO₂ originating from limestone calcination.

• Emissions: 150,000–250,000 t CO₂ per year
• High-purity CO₂ stream suitable for industrial utilization

Summary for Investors

Together, Sea Lapland’s industrial sites generate:

• 5.0–6.0 Mt of CO₂ per year (biogenic + fossil)
• Finland’s most concentrated industrial CO₂ cluster
• Ideal conditions for P2X, carbon recycling, and CO₂-to-CO technologies
• A strong foundation for building a regional Carbon Looping industrial ecosystem

The region’s CO₂ sources are co-located and process-stable, enabling cost-efficient capture, upgrading, and integration with hydrogen production.

Interactive map of CO₂ Emission Sources