Swedish electro-fuels (eFuels) project developer Liquid Wind AB has announced that it has been granted SEK 39 million (≈ EUR 3.6 million) in support from the Swedish Energy Agency for the pre-engineering of the company’s full-scale eMethanol plant in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden.
“Industriklivet” (Industry Step) is a government initiative administered by the Swedish Energy Agency to support the green transition of Swedish industry, and it is part of the EU Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) and Next Generation EU.
The Swedish Energy Agency has assessed that the project will provide a solid foundation for Liquid Wind to move toward an investment decision for the planned eFuel facility.
The project is expected to pave the way for a future investment that will significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by replacing fossil fuels in hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping, aviation, and the chemical industry.
According to the Agency, the project’s goals and research focus are well aligned with the purpose of Industriklivet — to drive the transition toward lower carbon emissions and a more sustainable industrial sector.
We are pleased to receive the Industriklivet support for our project in Örnsköldsvik. It represents a strong commitment from the Swedish government that not only accelerates the transition to fossil-free eFuel production in Sweden but also sends a powerful signal to international investors and offtakers. It’s a clear endorsement of our vision to scale local and resilient eFuel solutions in Europe, said Claes Fredriksson, CEO and founder of Liquid Wind.
The planned eFuel facility will be integrated with Övik Energi’s biomass-powered combined heat and power (CHP) plant, creating a highly efficient and circular energy system.
Using renewable electricity, the facility will produce green hydrogen through electrolysis and combine it with 150,000 tonnes of captured biogenic carbon dioxide (bioCO2) from the CHP plant to produce 100,000 tonnes of eMethanol per annum, enabling the avoidance of 200,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2eq) annually.
By replacing fossil fuels in transport and industry, the facility will significantly contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions and strengthen Örnsköldsvik’s role as a frontrunner in Sweden’s green energy transition.
