Environmental permit for Joensuu methanol plant becomes legally valid
The environmental permit for the synthetic methanol production plant designed by P2X Solutions in Joensuu has become legally valid. The Regional State Administrative Agency for Eastern Finland granted an environmental permit for the project on December 15, 2025, and no appeals were lodged with the Vaasa Administrative Court within the appeal period.
“The legally binding environmental permit is a significant step forward for our Joensuu project. On this basis, it is good to continue preparing the investment decision," says Herkko Plit, CEO of P2X Solutions.
The Joensuu plant is scheduled to produce green hydrogen and further process it into synthetic methanol with an annual capacity of 33,000 tons. The methanol will be produced using carbon dioxide captured from local production facilities, including a Savon Voima power plant.
“Synthetic methanol will help the transport and industrial sectors achieve significant emission reductions. We expect demand for Joensuu methanol to come particularly from maritime and air transport," says Plit.
The P2X Solutions plant will be located next to the Savon Voima power plant in the Kontiosuo industrial area in Joensuu. The heat generated in the process will be utilised in the Joensuu district heating network.
