Biokraft, a biogas producer in the Nordic region, has secured an exclusive land agreement with the industrial conglomerate Perstorp. This agreement permits Biokraft to design and construct a biogas facility within Perstorp's industrial park in Perstorp, Sweden. The plant is projected to have an annual production capacity of 130 GWh of biomethane and 17,000 tonnes of liquid CO2, with an expected completion date in 2027.
Biokraft aims to scale up its current production capacity from 585 GWh per year to 3 TWh by 2030. Part of the planning process will involve exploring the feasibility of connecting the new plant to the gas grid to facilitate gas distribution to western Sweden and northern Europe.
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The facility will utilize approximately 300,000 tonnes of substrate annually, primarily consisting of manure and other agricultural and food industry residues. A similar quantity of processed biofertilizer will be produced and returned to agricultural use, potentially replacing fossil fertilizers and supporting the green transition.
The plant's location was previously planned for a different site but was relocated to Perstorp following positive discussions with local residents, the municipality, and Perstorp representatives.
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“We are very pleased to be able to take another step towards our long-term goal and have the opportunity to contribute to the green transition within the industry sector,” stated Michael Wallis Olausson, VP Growth at Biokraft. “Perstorp is a pioneer within the Swedish industrial sector as an advocate for biogas, and we are proud to be able to take the next step in this project.”
“Biogas is an important piece of the puzzle in Perstorp's efforts to switch to renewable and recycled raw materials, so contributing to an increased production of this important raw material is something we are very happy about,” commented Michael Cronqvist, site manager at Perstorp. “We believe that biogas production in Sweden needs to be increased fivefold to satisfy the industry's needs, and this initiative is a step on the way.”
