Finnish Energy Company Gasum Expands Biogas in Scandinavian Countries

The energy produced is currently used for electricity and heat generation at the facility itself and for supply to the local energy company Klejtrup Varmeværk. Gasum plans to invest in upgrading the Danish facility and connecting it to a larger gas network to fully utilize its production capacity.

Additionally, Gasum is building five new biogas plants in Sweden, with the first expected to start production in early 2025. Achieving this expansion could result in a total CO₂ reduction of 1.8 million tons per year. Biogas is significantly less harmful to the environment compared to traditional fossil fuels, and when produced from manure, CO2 emissions can even be negative.

In Norway, the Finnish Gasum recently opened the country’s largest biogas filling station in Bærum, west of Oslo. It is strategically located along the E16 highway and serves affiliated companies in the region, enabling fossil-free transport between Oslo and Norway’s west coast.

These developments highlight Norway’s growing role as an important energy supplier for EU countries. Traditionally known for its gas fields in the North Sea, Norway is expanding its exports to other sustainable energy sources such as biogas. The Finnish Gasum group aims to grow alongside this trend. Investments in biogas plants and infrastructure strengthen the position of both Norway and the Finnish energy supplier in the European energy market.

The expansion of biogas production and infrastructure in Scandinavia also reflects a broader trend in Europe, where countries strive for energy independence and the sustainability of their energy sources. Norway, with its abundance of natural synthetic resources and strategic location, plays a crucial role in this transition.

Investments by companies such as Gasum in the region not only contribute to the local economy but also strengthen energy security for neighboring countries.