Ranua selected as the location for Reduciner’s planned industrial-scale pilot facility

Ranua selected as the location for Reduciner’s planned industrial-scale pilot facility 

Reduciner, a carbon dioxide utilization company originating from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, is launching the planning of an industrial-scale pilot facility in Ranua, Finland. The investment aims to utilize biogenic carbon dioxide in the production of carbon monoxide and activated carbon, while advancing the technology toward its first industrial applications. 

Ranua, Finland, May 11, 2026 – Finnish deep-tech company Reduciner, specializing in carbon dioxide utilization, is initiating the planning of an industrial-scale 1 MW pilot facility in Ranua. The planned facility marks a significant step in scaling the company’s technology from laboratory and pilot phases toward continuous industrial production. Reduciner aims to utilize the carbon dioxide stream generated by the biogas plant operated by Pohjois-Suomen Biokaasu Oy. 

Reduciner’s technology is a thermochemical process that efficiently converts carbon dioxide (CO₂) into carbon monoxide (CO) using renewable electricity and biogenic carbon. The innovation enables indirect electrification of combustion processes, allowing industrial carbon dioxide emissions to be significantly reduced on a global scale. Carbon monoxide is compatible with existing industrial systems, enabling companies to reduce emissions without costly process or technology changes. In addition, Reduciner’s facility produces activated carbon, which is used in water and gas purification, and demand for it is expected to increase significantly in the near future due to tightening environmental regulation. 

The industrial-scale facility planned for Ranua represents Reduciner’s first major step toward commercial deployment. The investment planning focuses on implementing a continuous process, technical dimensioning of the facility, management of raw material and product flows, and meeting the requirements of industrial-scale production. 

“Ranua was selected as the location for the planned pilot facility due to the municipality’s and local companies’ active approach and willingness to find solutions for the economic utilization of carbon dioxide and other side streams. Our goal is to rapidly advance our technology toward industrial applications and demonstrate that industrial carbon dioxide emissions can be utilized in the production of activated carbon and synthesis gas,” says Johanna Grönroos, CEO and Co-Founder of Reduciner Ltd. 

According to Sampsa Vuori, COO and Co-Founder of Reduciner, who leads the investment planning and implementation, the process planned for Ranua will be designed for a one-megawatt gas power capacity. If realized, the facility would be capable of producing both CO-rich synthesis gas and activated carbon at an industrially relevant scale. “Our objective is to validate the functionality of the industrial process and demonstrate the capability for continuous operation. Ranua serves as an important demonstration platform for us before moving on to the next generation of commercial-scale facilities,” Vuori explains. 

The launch of the planning phase is part of Reduciner’s broader commercialization pathway, in which the company first builds its own research, development, and piloting capabilities before progressing to larger industrial-scale implementations. The facility planned for Ranua particularly supports technology validation in a continuous operating environment and prepares the ground for future customer and partnership projects. 

“Reduciner’s planned investment is extremely positive news for Ranua and a strong indication that our municipality is viewed as an attractive location for new circular economy and bioeconomy projects. The investment supports the municipality’s vitality and sustainable development,” says Tuomas Aikkila, Mayor of Ranua. 

The facility is intended to utilize the carbon dioxide stream from the biogas plant operated by Pohjois-Suomen Biokaasu Oy. The solution could enable annual CO₂ emission reductions of more than 1,000 tonnes while creating a new utilization pathway for the carbon dioxide generated in biogas production. At the same time, Reduciner’s process can utilize a small methane side stream formed during transport fuel gas production, further reducing the already low carbon footprint of biogas production. 

“We see this collaboration as an opportunity to strengthen the role of biogas as an even lower-carbon energy solution for transportation and industry. The project concretely demonstrates the utilization of carbon dioxide in practice and builds a pathway toward a carbon-negative ecosystem,” says Mika Impiö, CEO of Pohjois-Suomen Biokaasu Oy, which acts as a partner in the project. 

“Industrial carbon dioxide should not be seen merely as an emission, but as a raw material that can be utilized commercially. Reduciner’s goal is to combine industrial emission utilization, electrification, and high-value-added products, and the pilot facility in Ranua serves as an important first step toward larger-scale commercial facility projects,” Grönroos continues. 

At this stage, the project in Ranua includes the technical design of the facility, permitting processes, and partner and customer negotiations. The final investment decision will be made once these phases have been completed. 

For additional information: 

Johanna Grönroos 

CEO 
Reduciner Ltd 
+358 400 741 075 
johanna.gronroos@reduciner.com 

Reduciner 

Reduciner Ltd is a Finnish deep tech startup with a vision to turn industrial CO₂ emissions from a liability into a valuable resource. Its technology converts captured carbon dioxide and biochar into valuable feedstocks such as carbon monoxide and activated carbon, enabling circular carbon use in emissions-intensive industries. 

Spun out of VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Reduciner combines strong scientific expertise with industrial applicability across sectors such as cement, steel, and chemicals. Its electricity-driven process allows industries to reduce emissions without major changes to existing infrastructure, offering a resilient and cost-competitive way to reduce carbon dependency while creating new value from CO₂ emissions. 

www.reduciner.com, LinkedIn 

Pohjois-Suomen Biokaasu 

Pohjois-Suomen Biokaasu Oy is a biogas company owned by 21 farms located in the municipalities of Ranua, Pudasjärvi, and Simo in Northern Finland. The company began producing biogas for transportation use in October 2025. Its value promise, “Value to Primary Production”, reflects the company’s core values and operating principles. 

The company utilizes local agricultural and municipal organic side streams in the production of biomethane and biogenic carbon dioxide. As a side product of the process, sustainable organic recycled fertilizer suitable for organic farming is produced.