Swedish chemical industry news

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

  10 April 2024

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  22 February 2024

  Biobased & CircularRubber

  

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

  31 January 2024

  

  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.
• BASF and Stena Recycling Partner to Recycle EV Batteries in Europe

  9 January 2024

  Base chemistrySpecialtiesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Svensk Plaståtervinning Opens Advanced Plastic Sorting Plant in Sweden

  16 November 2023

  Biobased & CircularPolymers

  

  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.

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

  17 August 2023

  SpecialtiesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

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

  22 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

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

  8 May 2023

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Stena Recycling Opens Battery Recycling Plant in Sweden

  30 March 2023

  SpecialtiesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Europe's Largest Rare Earth Deposit Found in Sweden

  12 January 2023

  Base chemistry

  

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

  20 December 2022

  Base chemistryBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• PCG Completes Perstorp Acquisition

  12 October 2022

  

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

  21 September 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergyIndustrial gasses

  

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

  29 August 2022

  PharmaFood

  

  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.
• St1 to Build Biogas Refinery in Borås, Sweden

  16 August 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  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.
• Altris to Produce Cathode Material in Sandviken, Sweden

  3 May 2022

  Base chemistrySpecialtiesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The new facility, Ferrum, will produce 2000 metric tonnes of sustainable sodium-ion battery cathode material annually, with production starting in early 2023.
• Borealis Launches Project to Boost Chemically Recycled Feedstock in Sweden

  15 April 2022

  

  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.
• Lhyfe and wpd Partner for Green Hydrogen Production at Swedish Offshore Wind Farm

  8 April 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The project will produce green hydrogen using offshore wind power in Söderhamn, Sweden, aiming for 600 MW capacity and 240 tonnes daily output, enhancing local industry and supporting climate goals.
• HYBRIT Secures EU Innovation Fund Support

  1 April 2022

  

  HYBRIT receives €143M from the EU Innovation Fund to demonstrate a hydrogen-based iron and steelmaking value chain, aiming to reduce emissions and advance fossil-free steel production.
• EU Grants 180 Million EUR to Stockholm Exergi's BECCS Project

  1 April 2022

  

  The BECCS plant will capture 800,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, aiding net zero goals. Funding includes EU support, Swedish state, and Carbon Removal Certificates. Full financing is targeted by 2023.
• Northvolt to Convert Kvarnsveden Paper Mill into Gigafactory

  25 March 2022

  SpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  The new gigafactory in Borlänge, Sweden, will start operations in late 2024, employ up to 1,000 people, and produce over 100 GWh of cathode material annually using 100% clean energy.
• EU Innovation Fund Awards Climate Action Projects

  10 March 2022

  

  The EU Innovation Fund selected 7 projects for EUR 1.1 billion in grants to advance technologies in energy-intensive industries, hydrogen, renewable energy, and carbon capture.
• Project Air: Advancing CCU-Methanol Production in Sweden

  3 March 2022

  Biobased & CircularEnergy

  

  Project Air aims to cut carbon emissions by 500,000 tons annually by 2025, using CCU and renewable feedstock to produce sustainable methanol, replacing fossil methanol in various industries.
• Volvo and Northvolt to Open 3,000-Job Battery Plant in Gothenburg

  4 February 2022

  Base chemistrySpecialtiesBiobased & Circular

  

  The plant, operational by 2025, will produce 50 GWh of battery cells annually, support Volvo's electric car goals, and focus on sustainable production with fossil-free energy.
• Northvolt Assembles First Battery Cell at Swedish Gigafactory

  29 December 2021

  SpecialtiesBiobased & CircularEnergy

  

  The first battery cell was assembled at the gigafactory in Skellefteå, marking a milestone. Production will scale up to 60 GWh annually by 2022, fulfilling contracts with major automotive and industrial clients.
• Sekab Invests SEK 100 Million in Green Chemical Production Expansion

  18 October 2021

  

  The investment will boost production of renewable chemicals by over 30% by end of 2022, addressing rising demand for sustainable alternatives and enhancing profitability and product range.
• Pyrocell Begins Production in Sweden

  23 September 2021

  

  The plant converts sawdust into pyrolysis oil for renewable diesel and petrol, producing 25,000 tonnes annually. This initiative supports a sustainable value chain and reduces carbon emissions.