{"id":14392,"date":"2021-01-07T11:56:42","date_gmt":"2021-01-07T09:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/?p=14392"},"modified":"2022-12-05T18:35:36","modified_gmt":"2022-12-05T16:35:36","slug":"regional-circular-economy-is-being-built-around-biogas-in-the-kemijarvi-eco-industrial-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sweco.fi\/en\/insight\/news\/regional-circular-economy-is-being-built-around-biogas-in-the-kemijarvi-eco-industrial-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Regional circular economy is being built around biogas in the Kemij\u00e4rvi eco-industrial park"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Regional circular economy is being built around biogas in the Kemij\u00e4rvi eco-industrial park<\/h1>\n

Biogas is one of the future possibilities for Lapland. Regional circular economy based on producing biogas from the residual resources of manufacturing is being developed in the Forestin Eco-Industrial Park in Kemij\u00e4rvi. Sweco will carry out a survey in the area to study the potential for using biogas more extensively in the Kemij\u00e4rvi area.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kemij\u00e4rvi has long industrial roots. Stora Enso\u2019s pulp mill was active in the area for more than 40 years, and now the path to the future is being shown by the Forestin Eco-Industrial Park. The idea of the park is to re-use the residual resources of industry in the spirit of sustainable development. \u201cThe park sets an example for others in how to plan corporate ecosystems in Lapland,\u201d says\u00a0Marja-Liisa Rantamaa<\/strong>\u00a0from Team Botnia\u2019s Lapland Gas Economy Plan project.<\/p>\n

Systematic development work has already attracted major parties to the area, such as a Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency raw wood terminal and a Keitele Group sawmill. \u201cOur aim is to create an industrial area where companies are committed to strict environmental values and actions,\u201d says\u00a0Jari Polvi\u00a0<\/strong>from Kemij\u00e4rven Kehitys. More than 90% of raw wood material is used, and the residual resources of one are the ingredients of another. \u201cCompanies active in the area process materials where the materials can be found, removing the need for unnecessary transport and fossil fuels.\u201d<\/p>\n

One of the major parties active in the area is Boreal Bioref, who are planning on using biogas from their own residual resources. \u201cThe industrial park allows us to manufacture products with high added value,\u201d says\u00a0Heikki Nivala<\/strong>, the CEO of Boreal Bioref. He believes that regional cooperation allows for a financially viable circular economy. \u201cEnergy consumption can be competitive and environmentally friendly at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n

Survey on the potential of biogas in Lapland<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a survey started in early December, Sweco\u2019s experts study the needs of the industry in the area and how biogas can be used. \u201cThe survey will uncover various uses for gas and potential synergies for the companies,\u201d says Rantamaa.<\/p>\n

The survey will also take into account the potential for biowaste generated in the area by agriculture. \u201cProcessing waste streams where they are generated reduces the environmental impact of logistics,\u201d says\u00a0Tomas Norrena<\/strong>, Sweco\u2019s Project Manager.<\/p>\n

Sweco is very familiar with the operating environment due to its involvement in Boreal Bioref\u2019s EIA process and preliminary planning. \u201cSweco\u2019s references, strong experience in biogas and carefully prepared action plan ensure that the survey will serve the needs of developing the area in the best possible way,\u201d says Rantamaa.<\/p>\n

Re-using carbon dioxide<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the purposes of the survey is to study the potential for re-using carbon dioxide recovered in the refining of biogas. \u201cThe recovery of carbon dioxide can reduce the environmental impact of operations and open new business avenues simultaneously,\u201d says Norrena.<\/p>\n

Carbon dioxide can be re-used directly or, alternatively, in producing synthetic fuels. \u201cRecovered carbon dioxide has a wide variety of uses and its own role in P2X concepts as well,\u201d says Norrena.<\/p>\n

Renewable transport fuel to the entire region<\/strong><\/p>\n

The survey, due to be completed in early 2021, will have a long-lasting effect, as biogas is a multifunctional product for the entire region. \u201cIndustry can use biogas to produce heat and electricity and in various subprocesses,\u201d says Norrena.<\/p>\n

Biogas from Kemij\u00e4rvi will also expand the national biogas network and help replace fossil fuels with Finnish biomethane. \u201cBiogas is an ideal transport fuel for both cars and heavy traffic,\u201d says Norrena. \u201cBiogas works very well over the long distances and demanding weather conditions of Lapland.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to industry, the first biogas station north of Oulu would serve the residents and transport and tourism companies in Lapland. \u201cThe Eco-Industrial Park will be a major part of the region\u2019s biogas production and distribution network and, consequently, the sustainable mobility of the area\u2019s companies and people,\u201d says Boreal Bioref\u2019s Nivala.<\/p>\n

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