Swedish electro-fuels (eFuels) project developer Liquid Wind AB and compatriot municipal energy utility Umeå Energi AB have announced the signing of all necessary agreements to commercialise a large-scale eFuel production facility in Umeå, Sweden.
This milestone follows the environmental permit granted by the Land and Environmental Court in Umeå, marking the transition into the execution phase, with implementation activities now ready to proceed.
The facility, with the project name FlagshipTHREE, will be co-located with Umeå Energi’s cogeneration plant Dåvaverket in the Umeå Eco Industrial Park and is designed to produce up to 100,000 tonnes of eMethanol annually, while capturing 150,000 tonnes of biogenic carbon dioxide (bioCO2) through Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technology.
Expected to be operational in 2028, the project is being developed by Liquid Wind, the leading developer of eFuel facilities in the Nordics, in close collaboration with Umeå Energi.
Strategic significance
eFuels like eMethanol are critical for decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping and aviation, which currently consume millions of tonnes of fossil fuels annually.
The planned facility is set to become one of the largest industrial investments in northern Sweden and will serve as a cornerstone of the Umeå Eco Industrial Park — a regional innovation hub focused on circular economy, electrification, and climate-neutral industrial development.
The park is designed to foster industrial symbiosis, enabling businesses to optimise resource flows, reduce emissions, and minimise waste.
By utilising residual or waste materials and energy from neighbouring operations, the facility will contribute to a more efficient and sustainable industrial ecosystem.
Our collaboration with Liquid Wind reinforces Umeå Energi’s position as a leader in clean energy innovation. The eFuel facility is not only a climate investment — it’s a strategic infrastructure project that will strengthen the region’s industrial competitiveness, said Jan Ridfeldt, CEO of Umeå Energi.
Boosting domestic production of eFuels significantly strengthens energy resilience from a local, Swedish, and European perspective.
This shift reduces reliance on imported fossil fuels, enhances supply chain security, and supports the EU’s broader strategy for energy independence and climate neutrality.
Our eFuel project in Umeå is now ready for commercialisation. Reaching this milestone is a significant achievement for our team, and we are grateful for the strong and constructive cooperation with Umeå Energi throughout the process. With all agreements finalised and the environmental permit secured, we are entering a new phase — one that offers investors a clear path to climate impact and long-term value. This facility is a replicable model for clean fuel production and a strategic asset for Sweden and Europe’s energy future, said Claes Fredriksson, CEO and Founder of Liquid Wind.
