Liquid Wind’s Umeå eFuel facility granted environmental permit
Swedish electro-fuels (eFuels) project developer Liquid Wind AB has announced that it has received an environmental permit for its large-scale eFuel production facility in Umeå, Sweden. Being developed by Liquid Wind, it will be one of the largest industrial investments to date in Umeå and is expected to be ready for production in 2027.
According to a statement, the Land and Environmental Court in Umeå has approved the Umeå eFuel facility that will be connected to Umeå Energi’s cogeneration plant Dåvaverket.
The facility can capture 230,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) and produce up to 130,000 tonnes of eMethanol annually.
Liquid Wind’s goal is to become a frontrunner in the industrialization of carbon capture and utilization (CCU), both in Sweden and internationally.
It is gratifying that the eFuel facility project has passed this milestone. We now look forward to the next steps in developing a cutting-edge facility that contributes to converting carbon dioxide into eMethanol. This is completely in line with our and our owners’, the Municipality of Umeå, climate goals and with the ambitions for the location, commented Jan Ridfeldt, CEO of Umeå Energi.
A key project
The Umeå eFuel facility and Liquid Wind’s project pipeline of reaching 10 facilities by 2027 will be key contributors to decarbonization and will help secure Swedish production to meet the growing demand for sustainable fuels globally.
By developing domestic eFuel production, Liquid Wind facilitates the transition from imported fossil fuels to locally produced sustainable eFuels.
This shift reduces reliance on external energy sources and decreases vulnerability to international energy price fluctuations and potential supply chain disruptions, thereby strengthening overall energy and fuel security.
The received permit marks a significant milestone in our journey and ambition to reduce dependency on fossil fuels in the hard-to-abate sectors such as shipping and aviation. This project exemplifies our dedication to pioneering innovative technologies for eFuel production, which are crucial in shaping a greener future, said Claes Fredriksson, CEO and founder of Liquid Wind.
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