Gasum, Arla to expand partnership amid increased gov’t support
Arla Sweden and Gasum have decided to expand their current biogas partnership, following increased support for the industry from the Swedish Government
On 17 September, the government announced biogas production investment support of kr500 million (€49 million) by 2022, followed by kr700 million (€68 million) by 2023-2024, proposed in the autumn budget this year. The government suggested that the financial support will continue annually until 2040.
Arla and Gasum’s partnership includes collecting manure to produce biogas and biofertiliser, thereby increasing biogas in the transport sector.
Arla began its biogas journey in 2019 and today has 10 biogas trucks, with three additional trucks arriving this year. In total, the vehicles will drive approximately 250,000 kilometres per year – a mileage that would have required 1 million litres of diesel. Using liquefied biogas instead of diesel will significantly lower Arla’s emissions.
One of Gasum’s planned major investments is liquid biogas production in Gotene, where manure will be the primary raw material. The 120 GWh per year plant received support from Klimatklivet, a government investment support that is also being expanded.
Johan Grön, vice president of biogas at Gasum, commented: “Gasum sees the collaboration with Arla as a crucial part in realising the potential that biogas has in Sweden.
“Biogas is one of the very best forms of renewable energy because it is the textbook example of circularity. The clear signals that the government is now giving are very positive for the industry, the climate, and Gasum.”
On 17 September, the government announced biogas production investment support of kr500 million (€49 million) by 2022, followed by kr700 million (€68 million) by 2023-2024, proposed in the autumn budget this year. The government suggested that the financial support will continue annually until 2040.
Arla and Gasum’s partnership includes collecting manure to produce biogas and biofertiliser, thereby increasing biogas in the transport sector.
Arla began its biogas journey in 2019 and today has 10 biogas trucks, with three additional trucks arriving this year. In total, the vehicles will drive approximately 250,000 kilometres per year – a mileage that would have required 1 million litres of diesel. Using liquefied biogas instead of diesel will significantly lower Arla’s emissions.
One of Gasum’s planned major investments is liquid biogas production in Gotene, where manure will be the primary raw material. The 120 GWh per year plant received support from Klimatklivet, a government investment support that is also being expanded.
Johan Grön, vice president of biogas at Gasum, commented: “Gasum sees the collaboration with Arla as a crucial part in realising the potential that biogas has in Sweden.
“Biogas is one of the very best forms of renewable energy because it is the textbook example of circularity. The clear signals that the government is now giving are very positive for the industry, the climate, and Gasum.”
