In Sweden, power-to-methanol project developer Liquid Wind AB has announced that it is applying for an environmental permit for EFÖvik (eFuel Facility Övik) at the Land and Environment Court in Umeå.
EFÖvik is planned to operate in close industrial symbiosis with Övik Energi’s biomass-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant, using the captured biogenic carbon dioxide (bioCO2) together with renewable hydrogen to produce sustainable eMethanol for hard‑to‑abate sectors, including shipping, aviation, land transport, and chemicals.
The integrated facility will provide the local district heating net with waste heat from the eFuel production process, improving the overall system’s efficiency.
Sited within the High Coast Innovation Park
Situated within the High Coast Innovation Park cluster, the project benefits from close collaboration across forestry, energy, and process manufacturing, as well as proximity to port and tank farm infrastructure for efficient storage and off‑loading of liquid fuels.
This location offers access to abundant green electricity, bioCO2, and shared utilities that enable circular resource flows.
Submitting the permit application for EFÖvik marks an important step in scaling domestic eFuel production in Sweden and Europe. With strong local collaboration and integration with Övik Energi’s CHP plant, we can deliver locally produced volumes of sustainable eMethanol—especially in sectors where alternatives are still limited and reliance on imported fossil fuels remains high. Our eFuel can be stored and transported, it is compatible with existing infrastructure and supports greater energy self‑sufficiency while reducing reliance on fossil fuels, said Claes Fredriksson, CEO & Founder of Liquid Wind.
EFÖvik is planned to be integrated with Övik Energi’s biomass-fired boiler and CHP plant, creating a highly efficient and circular energy system.
Using renewable electricity, the facility will produce green hydrogen through electrolysis of water and combine it with 150,000 tonnes of captured bioCO2 from the CHP plant to produce over 100,000 tonnes of eMethanol per annum.
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.
