A new biogas liquefaction plant is being developed at the Port of Gothenburg, slated for completion in autumn 2026.
The facility will initially produce 250 GWh of liquefied biogas (LBG) annually, addressing growing renewable energy demands in shipping, heavy transport, and industry. The plant, the first in Sweden to directly connect to western Sweden’s gas grid, will support both storage and distribution of LBG.
The facility is positioned to meet the expanding Swedish liquefied biogas market, expected to grow to over 10 TWh by 2030. With capacity available for additional partners, it aims to strengthen the green energy supply chain and the Port of Gothenburg’s role as a hub for renewable fuels in Northern Europe.
The energy company St1 Biokraft has already secured part of the plant’s capacity. Meanwhile, Nordion Energi is investing in the biogas liquefaction plant.
This investment is an important step towards our goal of a completely green gas network. A liquefaction plant means that more biogas producers will connect to the grid, which greatly increases the security of supply for all customers who want to use biogas,
… said Hans Kreisel, CEO Nordion Energi.
Miika Johansson, CEO of St1 Biokraft, explained that the plant played a key role in their supply chain, with its strategic location at the Port of Gothenburg allowing for efficient supply to filling stations, industries in the region, and bunkering vessels. He also mentioned that their goal was to reach 6 TWh of biogas sales by 2030.
Liquefied biogas is a natural step forward for shipping operators who have transitioned to using LNG, liquefied natural gas, as fuel. The plant will help to ensure that liquefied biogas will be easily available to the shipping industry, every day, around the clock. This is a very welcome development,
… said Jill Söderwall, Business Area Manager at the Port of Gothenburg.
To remind, in October, a new hydrogen refueling station for heavy traffic has opened at the Port of Gothenburg, strategically located near one of the busiest gates.
