Öresundskraft secures environmental permit for CCS

In its ruling, the court states that it “approves the environmental impact assessment submitted in the case.”

According to the company, the court’s decision is a crucial step in advancing with the process of capturing 200,000 tonnes per annum of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from Filbornaverket’s flue gases.

The Land and Environment Court assesses that the environmental effects have been sufficiently described in the submitted environmental impact assessment and that it therefore meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Environmental Code, allowing the specific environmental assessment to be completed, the court noted.

The permit approval for Filbornaverket follows a comprehensive process involving authorities, organizations, businesses, and property owners in the surrounding area.

This is an important milestone for the CCS project. This permit is a prerequisite for us to move forward with the project as planned. The environmental study in the permit process is the result of thorough work where we have detailed how the CCS facility will impact both the broader environment and the local surroundings. The decision confirms that the court’s assessment of climate benefits and environmental impact aligns with our evaluations, said Johan Lundberg, Technical Project Manager for Öresundskraft’s CCS initiative.

The CCS project at Filbornaverket began in 2019, and extensive preparatory work has been ongoing since then.

In January 2025, Öresundskraft’s board made its investment decision – the first step in the decision-making process.

Öresundskraft’s parent company, HSFAB, reviewed the matter in the beginning of March 2025, which means it can now be addressed by the City Council on April 22, 2025.

The final execution decision is expected to be made by the end of 2025.