Norwegian renewable energy company Vireo has selected Nordsol as its technology partner for biogas upgrading and liquefaction at the upcoming Lista Biogass plant in southern Norway. The facility will be located at Lista Fly- og Næringspark in Farsund and represents a further strengthening of cooperation between the two companies, reports Chemanalyst.
The decision comes after Nordsol’s liquefaction technology was successfully used at the Hardanger project. Vireo said the earlier project demonstrated Nordsol’s ability to deliver dependable and efficient solutions for producing liquefied biogas.
The Lista Biogass plant is planned to process a varied mix of organic materials, including farm manure, residues from fish processing and fats from food waste. By using locally available waste, the project aims to convert difficult organic by-products into renewable energy. The plant is designed to handle about 160,000 cubic metres of feedstock each year, making it a significant addition to Norway’s biogas sector.
When fully operational, the facility is expected to produce around 90 GWh of fossil-free bio-LNG annually. The fuel will mainly be supplied to the transport and industrial sectors, where cutting dependence on fossil fuels remains challenging. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2026, with initial bio-LNG production targeted for the first quarter of 2028.
All output from the Lista Biogass facility will be sold under a long-term supply agreement with Nordic energy company Gasum, providing assured demand for the project.
Nordsol said the project underlines the growing use of its liquefaction technology in Norway and shows how waste from different sources can be converted into clean energy in a reliable and cost-effective manner. The company added that the project highlights the role of smaller, local facilities in building circular energy systems.
Vireo said its decision to work again with Nordsol was based on the strong technical performance and professional delivery seen at the Hardanger project, and expressed confidence that the same standards would be maintained at Lista.
Nordsol’s liquefaction system is designed for decentralised and smaller-scale plants and can be integrated directly with biogas upgrading units. At the Lista site, this will allow biogas to be converted on site into liquefied biogas, helping reduce emissions from sectors such as long-distance transport and shipping while creating long-term value for the local community by turning waste into a clean energy resource.
