In September, Höyrytys participated in a conference in Austria organised by our long-term partner INNIO Jenbacher. The timing of the conference coincided with a period during which the price of electricity has fluctuated strongly, and interest in backup power is growing. These price fluctuations are expected to increase further in the future as weather-dependent production increases. Interest in hydrogen-powered engines is also growing. 

“Currently, our customers are using biogas and natural gas-powered engines that can be started quickly. The demand for natural gas has been declining in Finland in recent years, but it will take several more years to build a possible hydrogen network. Jenbacher’s range already includes hydrogen-natural gas engines of approximately 1 MW, which can be driven with a 0-100% ratio of either gas. During 2025, it is also expected that 3–4 MW hydrogen engines will enter the market,” says Henrikki Pirkola, Product Manager at Höyrytys.  

INNIO Jenbacher’s electricity generating gas engines represented by Höyrytys are designed to operate with gases of a wide heat value range. Almost all gases can be used as fuel, for example natural gas, biogas and hydrogen.  

“Gas engines can be used widely with different gases. In addition to hydrogen, natural gas and biogas, they can even be used with landfill and mine gases,” Pirkola lists. 

Growing demand for high-power gas engine plants 

Finland has a growing need for higher-power gas engine plants that can be used to quickly increase electricity production, for example during difficult-to-predict weather conditions or other various disruptions.  

“With the help of a gas engine power plant, electricity can be produced in the event of disruptions in the electricity grid. Such larger power plants (10–50 MW) can be assembled from several gas engines to achieve the necessary electric power. In addition, in certain cases, it is also possible to generate additional income by connecting to the electricity reserve and regulation markets,” says Risto Nupponen, CEO of Höyrytys. 

Gas engines can be utilised in the regulated electricity market  

One of the main themes of the conference was backup power systems. Backup generators that traditionally run on diesel could also be used with different gases, for example in data centres or power plants. 

INNIO Jenbacher gas engines are compact and reliable systems that can be placed indoors or in mobile containers. It is also possible to use them in the regulated electricity market thanks to rapid start-up and power regulation.

Höyrytys has partnered with INNIO Jenbacher for 25 years. Höyrytys has represented the company’s products, especially as a supplier of gas engines. In addition, Höyrytys offers life span maintenance for these engines.  

Are you interested?

Find out more about INNIO Jenbacher products and services and get in touch with our sales team.    

Further information  

Henrikki Pirkola, Product Manager, Höyrytys Oy, t. +358 10 417 4643 
Risto Nupponen, CEO, Höyrytys Oy, t. +358 10 417 4610