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Østfold Energi is a Norwegian, publicly owned energy company focused on renewable power production and energy services in Eastern Norway. Its core business includes hydropower generation and onshore wind, complemented by thermal energy and energy recovery activities such as district heating. The company also conducts power trading and portfolio management associated with its assets.
In addition to operations, Østfold Energi develops and invests in energy infrastructure and low‑carbon solutions in partnership with industrial and financial stakeholders. Activities span electrification, energy efficiency and carbon management initiatives. With a regional footprint close to energy‑intensive customers, the company supplies electricity, heat and related services to municipalities, businesses and industry, supporting regional energy supply and decarbonisation efforts.
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Operational lessons from the Rakkestad CO₂ capture plant were presented at industry conferences in Helsinki, Copenhagen and Trondheim.
The Rakkestad facility captures CO₂ from waste-to-energy, producing food-grade CO₂. It highlights rapid industrial carbon capture implementation and future expansion plans.
Rakkestad plant begins CO₂ capture from waste incineration, marking a milestone in Norway's carbon capture efforts. Future projects aim to expand capacity and provide carbon removals.
The plant will capture 10,000 tons of CO2 annually, converting it to food-grade quality. Funded by NOK 100 million, it aims to reduce emissions and reuse biogenic CO2, with completion by spring 2025.
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