Sweden collaborates with Bogotá to build a biogas plant

Bogotá and Sweden signed an agreement to build a biogas pilot plant.
The project’s goal is to transform organic waste into biogas, aligning with Bogotá’s circular waste management model.
During the signing ceremony, Sweden’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Maria Malmer Stenergard, announced a donation of USD 1.5 million for prefeasibility and detailed engineering studies.
These studies aim to develop a biogas value chain for Bogotá’s transportation sector. The first phase was delivered in 2024, and the second phase is set to launch in the first half of 2025.
Mayor Carlos Fernando Galán highlighted the importance of this international partnership for Bogotá’s social, economic, and environmental progress.
"This collaboration with Sweden enhances our ability to address Bogotá’s challenges while allowing us to learn from a nation that excels in sustainability and innovation. We deeply value Sweden’s commitment to our city — a partnership that has already led to significant advances in cultural exchange, sustainability, and gender equality. The biogas plant is a shining example of how we can work together to develop solutions that positively impact our future,” said the mayor.
Ambassador Helena Storm expressed her enthusiasm for sharing Sweden’s expertise and learning from local initiatives.
“Bogotá has been a vital ally in Sweden’s journey in Colombia. We have historically worked together on shared values and priorities. That’s why it’s an honour to announce the donation for the second phase of the detailed engineering study for Bogotá’s biogas plant, which will transform organic waste into fuel. We share the vision that waste is a resource, and we are proud to be an ally of this city,” she stated.
Following the signing of the Letter of Intent and the funding announcement for the biogas plant designs, Bogotá and Sweden will begin identifying priority projects and assembling teams to ensure the success of this partnership.
These agreements reaffirm Bogotá’s international outlook and open the door to new opportunities for joint learning and innovation, benefitting all residents of the city.