The new facility at the Port of Gothenburg will produce 50 tons of liquefied biogas per day starting in 2027, transforming the energy supply for international shipping.
In line with current calls for decarbonization, infrastructure work has officially begun in Sweden to establish a stable supply of liquefied biogas. This project, developed and operated by Nordion Energi, aims to decentralize access to renewable fuels, extending their use to industrial sectors that currently lack a connection to the conventional gas pipeline network.
Expansion of renewable fuels at sea
Consequently, port infrastructure is emerging as a key hub for large-scale energy distribution. Its strategic location will enable maritime freight transport and heavy-duty transport to adopt energy alternatives with a significantly lower environmental impact. In this way, producers connected to the national grid will gain direct access to new international markets.
Strategic partnerships with Nordion Energi
In this regard, commercial cooperation is already showing significant progress even before the facility’s inauguration. St1 Biokraft has contractually secured a portion of the liquefaction capacity to guarantee supply to its regular customers. Likewise, several shipping companies that regularly operate in the region have adapted their fleets to immediately incorporate this energy source.
Technical capacity and turnaround times at the Port of Gothenburg
According to the official schedule, construction is set to be completed in early 2027, with commercial operations scheduled to begin before the end of that same year. Technical projections indicate that the plant will reach an operational capacity of 50 metric tons of liquefied biogas per day. Ultimately, this logistical optimization will strengthen Escandinavia’s competitive position in the global transition toward clean, safe, and efficient freight transport.
Source: Port of Gothenburg
