Biogas plays a crucial role in the industry’s shift toward sustainability. On Wednesday, March 19, a group of ten key industrial players, including Perstorp, submitted a concrete proposal for a comprehensive biogas policy framework to the Swedish Government.
The Industrial Biogas Commission (Industrins Biogaskommission) brings together leading Swedish companies such as IKEA, SSAB, and Höganäs, along with biogas producers and distributors. Their objective is to ensure the availability of affordable biogas as a raw material, allowing industries like Perstorp to transition to sustainable feedstocks for producing chemicals and materials with lower environmental impact.
At a parliamentary seminar on March 19, Adam Kanne, Vice President of Public Affairs at Perstorp and founder and Chairman of the Industrial Biogas Commission, presented an action plan outlining a new and ambitious biogas policy for Sweden. Following the seminar, the plan was formally handed over to Daniel Westlén, State Secretary to the Minister for Climate and the Environment.
The seminar marked the culmination of a year-long effort to highlight the significance of biogas availability, increase awareness among policymakers, and outline the necessary steps forward.
Key Proposals in the Action Plan
One of the main recommendations is the introduction of an industrial Contract for Difference to help lower the cost of biogas when used as an industrial raw material. Additionally, Sweden should aim to achieve an annual domestic biogas production target of 10 TWh by 2030. These measures would not only support climate goals but also enhance supply security and reinforce Sweden’s position as a leader in industrial sustainability.
Perstorp alone accounts for about 10% of Sweden’s total natural gas consumption. Since natural gas and biogas share the same molecular composition, biogas could technically replace natural gas without major infrastructure changes. Increasing domestic biogas production would also reduce Sweden’s reliance on fossil fuel imports, strengthening national energy resilience.
Swedish industry is eager to drive this transition, but success depends on the right political framework. A decisive investment in biogas production is needed now more than ever.
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