Nordion Energi to invest in new biogas liquefaction facility at Port of Gothenburg
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Nordion Energi on Tuesday (10 December) said it is investing in a new biogas liquefaction plant at the Port of Gothenburg to deliver 250 GWh of liquefied biogas (LBG) annually to meet the growing demand for renewable energy in shipping, heavy transport and industry.
The facility, which is expected to be completed in autumn 2026, will be Sweden’s first of its kind with direct connection to the Western Swedish gas network.
The annual delivery of 250 GWh of LBG is equivalent to more than 100 ship bunkerings per year or the annual consumption of 500 trucks.
“This investment is an important step towards our goal of a completely green gas network. A liquefaction facility means more biogas producers will connect to the network, which greatly increases security of supply for all customers who want to use biogas,” explains Hans Kreisel, CEO of Nordion Energi.
The investment comes at a strategic time when the Swedish market for liquefied biogas is expected to grow to over 10 TWh by 2030. St1 Biokraft has already secured part of the capacity.
St1 Biokraft CEO Miika Johansson, said: “We are expanding our availability of LBG for our customers in heavy transport, shipping, and industry. This facility plays a key role in our supply chain with its strategic location at the Port of Gothenburg, enabling us to efficiently supply filling stations and industries in the region as well as bunkering vessels.”
The initiative also strengthens the Port of Gothenburg’s position as a future bunkering hub for renewable fuels.
“With this facility, we ensure predictability that liquefied biogas will be readily available for shipping in a simple way, every day, around the clock,” says Jill Söderwall, Business Area Manager at the Port of Gothenburg.
Photo credit: Nordion Energi
Published: 11 December, 2024
