The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency believes that the investment both strengthens Sweden's preparedness and provides climate benefits.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency welcomes Lantmännen's planned facility for biofuels at a cost of SEK 1.4 billion, which is deemed to strengthen Swedish preparedness and climate benefits.
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Lantmännen is planning a new facility for biofuels at a cost of SEK 1.4 billion.
The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency believes that the investment both strengthens Sweden's preparedness and provides climate benefits.
- Residual products are given new life in several stages and the new fuel gives industry and the transport sector the opportunity to change. It shows how changeover and resource efficiency go hand in hand, says Stefan Nyström who is head of the climate and air department at the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency in a statement.
Lantmännen estimates that the facility will cost a total of SEK 1.4 billion. A board decision on the start of construction will probably be taken in the spring of 2027, and the goal is for the facility to be ready by 2030.
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The board's decision on the start of construction will be taken in the spring of 2027.
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