Swedish chemical industry news

• 3 April 2025

  EIB Grants Lantmännen EUR 50M for Swedish Pea Protein Plant

  The investment boosts EU food security, reduces protein imports, and aligns with sustainability goals, creating 30 jobs and promoting plant-based protein production in Sweden.
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  10 January 2025

  Alleima Supports Preem's Renewable Jet Fuel Transition

  Heat exchanger tubes will aid a Swedish refinery's shift to renewable fuels, reducing emissions by 2-3 million tons annually and cutting fossil fuel production.
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  10 November 2024

  Clariant boosts recycled MPG storage for deicing in Sweden

  New tanks in Uddevalla enhance recycled MPG use, cutting carbon footprint and Scope 3 emissions, supporting circular economy and sustainability in deicing products.
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  3 November 2024

  GreenIron and Norwegian Hydrogen Sign Delivery Agreement

  GreenIron's Sandviken plant will use green hydrogen from Norway for zero-emissions metal production, marking a key step in scaling operations and enhancing supply chain security.
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  3 October 2024

  Northvolt Cuts 1600 Jobs in Sweden

  Operations in Sweden are scaled back to focus on battery production, affecting 1,600 jobs. Support measures for impacted employees are in place, with ongoing union negotiations.
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  3 September 2024

  Lantmännen Invests SEK 1.2 Billion in Swedish Protein Plant

  The new plant will produce 7,000 tonnes of protein isolate from peas and faba beans annually, boosting Swedish pea cultivation by 50% and creating 30 jobs by 2027.

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  25 June 2024

  Södra to Lead Global Kraft Lignin Production in Sweden

  The new facility will produce kraft lignin, replacing fossil materials in various applications. The investment exceeds 2 billion SEK, with operations starting in 2027, supporting the green transition.
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  17 June 2024

  Södra to Produce Bark-Based Tanning Agent in Värö

  The new plant will produce eco-friendly tannins for leather processing by 2026, enhancing resource use and profitability. The patented process utilizes previously unused bark efficiently.
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  29 May 2024

  Asahi Kasei to Acquire Calliditas Therapeutics for SEK 11.8 Billion

  The acquisition will be executed through a voluntary tender offer, with major shareholders committed. It aligns with Asahi Kasei’s strategy to expand in healthcare, focusing on R&D and unmet medical needs.
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  10 April 2024

  SCA and St1 Launch Biorefinery for 200,000 Tons of Renewable Fuel in Gothenburg

  The new biorefinery will produce sustainable fuels from tall oil, enhancing resource efficiency and climate benefits. It supports Sweden's and the EU's climate goals by boosting domestic biofuel production.
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  22 February 2024

  Michelin, Antin, and Enviro to Build Tire Recycling Plant in Sweden

  The plant in Uddevalla will use Enviro’s pyrolysis tech to recycle 35,000 tons of tires annually, creating 40 jobs. Multi-year contracts secured for tire supply and material upcycling. Operational by 2025.
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  31 January 2024

  Airbus and Partners Sign MoU for Hydrogen Aviation in Sweden and Norway

  The MoU aims to explore hydrogen infrastructure at airports, supporting decarbonization and net-zero emissions by 2050, covering over 50 airports in Sweden and Norway.
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  9 January 2024

  BASF and Stena Recycling Partner to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe

  The partnership aims to create a battery recycling value chain in Europe, focusing on high recovery rates of metals from lithium-ion batteries to support a circular economy for electric vehicle batteries.
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  16 November 2023

  Svensk Plaståtervinning Opens Advanced Plastic Sorting Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Motala processes 42 metric tons per hour, recovering 12 plastic types with 98% purity. It aims for zero waste, downcycling, and emissions, leveraging advanced sorting and digital monitoring.
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  25 October 2023

  Fluor Secures FEED Contract for Sodium-Ion Battery Facility in Sweden

  Fluor will provide FEED services for the first industrial-scale sodium-ion battery facility in Sweden, with project management from its UK office. Completion is expected by early 2024.
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  24 August 2023

  Biokraft Launches World's Largest Bio-LNG Liquefaction Unit, Doubling Production Capacity

  The new plant in Södertörn delivered its first 34 tons of bio-LNG, enough for 50,000 km of truck travel. The project, costing SEK 330M, will enter regular production by year-end.
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  17 August 2023

  ABB and Northvolt to Electrify World's Largest Battery Recycling Facility

  The facility will process 125,000 tons of batteries annually, supporting Northvolt's gigafactory. ABB will provide electrification to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability. Operations start in 2023.
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  22 May 2023

  thyssenkrupp nucera and H2 Green Steel to Build Major Electrolysis Plant in Sweden

  The agreement secures over 700MW capacity for a large-scale electrolysis plant in Boden, Sweden, using alkaline water electrolysis technology to produce green hydrogen for steel production.
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  8 May 2023

  ABB, Lhyfe, and Skyborn to Develop Major Renewable Hydrogen Project in Sweden

  The SoutH2Port project in Sweden will produce 240 tons of hydrogen daily, powered by offshore wind, aiding decarbonization and creating jobs. ABB will optimize integration with automation and digital tech.
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  30 March 2023

  Stena Recycling Opens Battery Recycling Plant in Sweden

  The new facility recycles 95% of EV batteries, with a capacity of 10,000 tons annually. It aims to scale up as demand grows, fostering industry cooperation for a circular economy.
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  12 January 2023

  Europe's Largest Rare Earth Deposit Found in Sweden

  The Kiruna deposit holds over one million tonnes of rare earth oxides, crucial for electric vehicles and wind turbines. Mining could start in 10-15 years, addressing Europe's supply and geopolitical challenges.
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  20 December 2022

  EU Innovation Fund Grants EUR 97 Million to Project Air for Swedish Green Chemistry

  Project Air will build a sustainable methanol facility in Sweden, reducing CO2 emissions by 500,000 tons annually. The project uses CO2, biogas, and renewable energy, with a total investment of EUR 255 million.
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  12 October 2022

  PCG Completes Perstorp Acquisition

  The acquisition enhances PCG's growth in specialty chemicals, aligns with sustainability goals, and aims to expand Perstorp's presence in Asia Pacific while advancing green projects like Project Air.
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  21 September 2022

  EU Commission Approves €5.2 Billion for Hydrogen Project "IPCEI Hy2Use"

  The project supports hydrogen infrastructure and technology, involving 35 projects across 13 Member States, with completion by 2036. It aims to boost renewable hydrogen supply and reduce natural gas dependency.
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  29 August 2022

  MetaboGen and BioGaia Open Pilot Plant for New Bacterial Strains in Sweden

  The new pilot plant in Eslöv will enable controlled fermentation and manufacturing of next-gen probiotic strains, supporting clinical studies and product development for commercialization.
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  16 August 2022

  St1 to Build Biogas Refinery in Borås, Sweden

  Construction starts in autumn, with operations by end of 2023. The project, supported by Klimatklivet, will upgrade and liquefy biogas from food waste and sewage sludge for distribution in the Nordics.
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  3 May 2022

  Altris to Produce Cathode Material in Sandviken, Sweden

  The new facility, Ferrum, will produce 2000 metric tonnes of sustainable sodium-ion battery cathode material annually, with production starting in early 2023.
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  15 April 2022

  Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden

  A feasibility study for a chemical recycling unit in Stenungsund, Sweden aims to enhance plastics circularity by integrating chemically recycled feedstock, with operations expected to start in 2024.