Founder Talks #11- Saara Kujala from REN-GAS

Founder Talks #11- Saara Kujala from REN-GAS Saara Kujala spent over 15 years developing international energy projects inside the industry in Wärtsilä, Kemira and Fortum. In 2021 she left to build Ren-Gas, a power-to-X company that makes renewable e-methane for heavy transport and shipping. Five years later, Ren-Gas has a €1 billion offtake agreement, a €42 million EU Innovation Fund grant and backing from Allianz, Taaleri and Tesi. In this fireside chat we ask her: What 15 years in the energy industry taught her that founders usually learn the hard way How you finance a first-of-its-kind industrial plant What it takes to move P2X from pilot projects to real production in Europe There will be time for audience questions, followed by drinks and networking. 📅 Thu 19 Nov 2026, 16:00-17:30 📍 Marsio, Otakaari 2, Espoo (Aalto University campus) 🎟 Register: link.webropolsurveys.com ↗ Getting there from Slush (Messukeskus, Pasila) Take any local train from Pasila station, next to Messukeskus, to Helsinki Central (one stop, about 5 min). Walk underground to the Rautatientori metro station. Take the metro west (towards Matinkylä / Kivenlahti) to Aalto-yliopisto (about 15 min). Marsio is a short walk from the metro exit at Otakaari 2. OR Take the Bus 510 from Pasilan Asema to Aalto-Yliopisto (21 minutes) Marsio is a short walk from the bus exit at Otakaari 2. 🎫 You need an AB ticket. Buy it in the HSL app or from the ticket machines. 🚕 A taxi takes about 20–25 min.