- The refinery will process 50,000 tons of pyrolysis oil over two years.
- Initial tests involve 300 tons of pyrolysis oil.
- Pyrolysis oil is sourced from sawdust processed at Pyrocell's Gävle facility.
- By 2030, Sweden aims to reduce petrol CO2 emissions by 28%.
Introduction
The first tests to produce renewable petrol from sawdust have commenced at the refinery in Lysekil. The facility is set to process 50,000 tons of pyrolysis oil, sourced from Pyrocell, over the next two years.
Testing Phases
The testing process includes an initial smaller batch of 300 tons of pyrolysis oil, followed by a longer test operation. The raw material is delivered from Pyrocell's new facility in Gävle, where sawdust is converted into pyrolysis oil.
Environmental Impact
By 2022, Sweden's statutory mixing requirement for renewables in petrol will increase to 7.8 percent. The goal is to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from petrol by 28 percent by 2030.
Long-term Goals
The long-term objective is to produce approximately 5 million cubic meters of renewable fuels by 2030, potentially reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 12.5 million tons, which equates to 20 percent of Sweden's total emissions.
