Tag: Sweden

Lantmännen launches biogas business

Lantmännen launches biogas business

October 9, 2024 |

In Sweden, Lantmännen has identified biogas as a growth area and is now establishing Lantmännen Biogas AB. Lantmännen has organic residual streams from its own operations, the values of which can be maximized by being used as a raw material for biogas production. With a strong focus on resource efficiency and sustainability, Lantmännen currently processes […]

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WALLENIUS SOL launches biogas option to ‘lighten the load’ on the planet

WALLENIUS SOL launches biogas option to ‘lighten the load’ on the planet

October 3, 2024 |

In Sweden, RoRo operator WALLENIUS SOL introduced a new option that allows customers to purchase liquefied biogas to offset their transport’s fuel consumption, supporting a move toward more sustainable shipping. Customers can choose to replace between 10% and 100% of their fuel with biogas, reducing carbon emissions while complying with global climate goals. “It might […]

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PowerCell hooks major deal to power cruise ships with hydrogen tech

PowerCell hooks major deal to power cruise ships with hydrogen tech

September 26, 2024 |

In Sweden, PowerCell Group secured a SEK 165 million order from a leading Italian marine OEM manufacturer for 56 Marine System 225 fuel cell units, marking one of the largest marine fuel cell orders to date. These systems, scheduled for delivery between mid and late 2025, will primarily power commercial cruise ships, providing over 6.3 […]

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Scandinavian biofuel freight corridor launched

Scandinavian biofuel freight corridor launched

September 23, 2024 |

In Sweden, food business operator Orkla Suomi, the transport company Scandic Trans and Viking Line have launched scheduled freight service with transport that runs on biofuel. Transport emissions along the green freight corridor that stretches from Fågelmara, Sweden to Turku, Finland are 90 per cent lower than previously. Felix ketchup, produced by the Orkla Group […]

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Hynion secures funding for new hydrogen refueling station in Örnsköldsvik

Hynion secures funding for new hydrogen refueling station in Örnsköldsvik

September 17, 2024 |

In Sweden, Hynion Sverige AB has been awarded SEK 18.21 million in funding from the Swedish Energy Agency’s Climate Leap initiative to cover 60% of the costs for establishing a hydrogen refueling station in Örnsköldsvik. This new station is part of Hynion’s strategic expansion of hydrogen infrastructure across Sweden, aimed at supporting both local and […]

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AtoB@C Shipping and EFO partner for greener shipping solutions

AtoB@C Shipping and EFO partner for greener shipping solutions

September 12, 2024 |

In Sweden, AtoB@C Shipping and EFO, a joint venture of Swedish energy companies, announced their collaboration aimed at reducing carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport. The initiative involves substituting 10% of EFO’s annual fuel consumption with renewable alternatives, leading to a projected 8.5% reduction in lifecycle emissions. Andreas Ukmar, CEO at EFO, expressed enthusiasm for […]

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PowerCell secures DNV’s approval for new methanol-to-power solution

PowerCell secures DNV’s approval for new methanol-to-power solution

September 6, 2024 |

In The Netherlands, Offshore Energy reported that Swedish hydrogen fuel cell provider PowerCell has obtained approval in principle (AiP) from classification society DNV for a new methanol-to-power solution that combines a methanol reformer with a fuel cell system. The report stated that the new solution has a fully integrated methanol reformer from RIX Industries combined […]

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Alfa Laval receives Approval in Principle for its gas combustion unit for hydrogen

Alfa Laval receives Approval in Principle for its gas combustion unit for hydrogen

September 6, 2024 |

In Sweden, Alfa Laval said it has received Approval in Principle (AiP) from the classification society DNV for its Gas Combustion Unit (GCU) to be used on liquid hydrogen carriers.  The company noted that the AiP affirms the technical feasibility and safety mechanism of the GCU design and concept.   The boil-off gas technology is […]

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PowerCell receives DNV approval for methanol-to-power marine system

PowerCell receives DNV approval for methanol-to-power marine system

September 4, 2024 |

In Sweden, PowerCell Group received Approval in Principle from Den Norske Veritas on September 4, 2024, for its new Methanol-to-Power system, a solution that converts methanol into hydrogen for fuel cells to support maritime industry decarbonization. The system combines a methanol reformer from RIX Industries with PowerCell’s Marine System 225, offering a cleaner, efficient energy […]

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EQT to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies in South Korea

EQT to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies in South Korea

August 25, 2024 |

In Sweden, EQT announced that EQT Infrastructure has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire KJ Environment and affiliated companies from Genesis Private Equity, to establish a scaled and diversified end-to-end waste treatment platform focused on plastic recycling and waste-to-energy in South Korea. The Platform comprises an end-to-end business portfolio in the waste treatment value […]

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