According to the Agency, the project’s goals and research focus are well aligned with the purpose of Industriklivet — to drive the transition toward lower carbon emissions and a more sustainable industrial sector. 

“We are pleased to receive the Industriklivet support for our project in Örnsköldsvik. It represents a strong commitment from the Swedish government that not only accelerates the transition to fossil-free eFuel production in Sweden but also sends a powerful signal to international investors and offtakers. It’s a clear endorsement of our vision to scale local and resilient eFuel solutions in Europe,” says Claes Fredriksson, CEO and founder of Liquid Wind. 

The planned eFuel facility will be integrated with Övik Energi’s biofuel-powered* combined heat and power (CHP) plant*, creating a highly efficient, and circular energy system. Using renewable electricity, the facility will produce green hydrogen through electrolysis and combine it with 150,000 tons captured biogenic CO₂ from the CHP plant to produce 100,000 tons of eMethanol per year, enabling the avoidance of 200,000 tons CO₂e annually. 

By replacing fossil fuels in transport and industry, the facility will significantly contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions and strengthen Örnsköldsvik’s role as a frontrunner in Sweden’s green energy transition. 

*Primarily sourced from forest and paper industry by-products.