About Hycamite
Hycamite is a visionary, clean tech force. We are focused on creating a profound impact by decarbonizing industry
We're decarbonizing industry
Hycamite is a deep and cleantech company that employs its disruptive proprietary technology to efficiently split methane into low-carbon hydrogen and industrial-grade solid carbon.
Leveraging more than 20 years of research from the University of Oulu, Finland, we have independently developed a process that consumes 87% less energy compared to electrolysis, while generating zero CO2 emissions.
Based in Kokkola, Finland, Hycamite is a privately owned company driving cleantech innovation. Our Customer Sample Facility (CSF) is the largest methane-splitting plant in Europe with a nominal production capacity of 2 000 tons of low-carbon hydrogen and 6 000 tons of high-value carbon annually.
Our management
Susanna Rönnqvist
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Samuli Räsänen
Chief Research Officer (CRO)
Jyri Jokinen
Head of Production
Laura Rahikka
Founder, CEO
Matti Malkamäki
Founder, Chairman
Marko Huiskonen
Chief Business Operations and Legal Officer
Founders story
Our journey started in 2018 on a dark and rainy evening in Berlin when Matti Malkamäki attended Germany’s Natural Gas Association’s annual meeting. There, the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) won an award for their methane pyrolysis study. Intrigued, Matti downloaded a few articles for future reading.
Months later, forced to stay inside on a rainy Finnish summer day, he rediscovered these articles and saw potential. Matti, an experienced clean tech entrepreneur, reached out to Laura Rahikka, an accomplished lecturer in process engineering. Laura confirmed that Professor Ulla Lassi from the University of Oulu already had expertise that could be of use in commercializing methane-splitting. Excited to start developing a new methane-splitting technology, Laura contacted Niina Grönqvist, an experienced multi-talent in chemical engineering and chemistry. With the help of Ulla Lassi’s research, Matti, Laura and Niina decided to start a company.
In 2020, inspired by Donald Duck’s “The Mad Chemist” story, Hycamite was born. The name combines “hydrogen” and “carbon” to reflect our mission.
Hycamite’s story is a testament to the organic blend of intellect and innovation, crafting a future where research and knowledge drive new sustainable solutions. We invite the world to join us on this transformative journey, where we make the impossible possible.
This isn’t magic, it’s science.
Pictured: Niina Grönqvist, Matti Malkamäki and Laura Rahikka
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Networks
Eurogas
Eurogas is an association of 67 companies working in gas wholesale, retail and distribution as well as companies manufacturing equipment and providing innovative solutions for services, like blending and methane-emissions management.
European Clean Hydrogen Alliance (ECH2A)
The ECH2A aims at an ambitious deployment of hydrogen technologies by 230, bringing together renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production, industry demands and hydrogen transmission and distribution.
BotH2nia
Hydrogen Europe
Hydrogen Europe is the leading organization representing European based companies and stakeholders that are committed to moving towards a (circular) carbon neutral economy.
NAATBatt Association
Advocate for Advanced Battery Technology in North America NAATBatt International promotes the development and commercialization of electrochemical energy storage technology and the revitalization of advanced battery manufacturing in North America.
ECGA
Since 1995, the European Advanced Carbon and Graphite Materials Association ECGA represents the European Carbon and Graphite industry in Brussels, with 23 Members in Europe and outside of it.
US Hydrogen Alliance (USHA)
The United States Hydrogen Alliance (USHA) is a member-based non-profit trade association. We are dedicated to building the hydrogen economy by advancing the market for hydrogen and fuel cells in the commercial sector within the United States.
Canadian Hydrogen Association (CHA)
Canadian Hydrogen Association’s mission is to champion the Canadian hydrogen sector and accelerate the adoption of our members’ products and services, in Canada and abroad.
Certifications
Our operations are governed by certified management systems specific to each business area, aligning with ISO standards for environmental, health and safety, and quality. Our integrated management systems hold certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
The effectiveness of these systems is evaluated through internal and external audits conducted by an independent operator.
ISO 9001, Quality management
ISO 14001, Environmental management
ISO 45001, Occupational Health and Safety
