Biogas Västra Skaraborg selects Nordsol technology for LBG production

Q: Who leads the project in Vara?

The project in Vara is led by Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB, a company founded and owned by 113 farmers and local entrepreneurs.

Q: What feedstock does the plant use?

The plant uses around 370,000 tonnes of liquid and solid manure per year, collected from farms across the municipalities of Grästorp, Essunga, and Vara.

Q: How much LBG will the plant produce?

Once operational, the plant will produce up to 70 GWh of LBG per year, distributed by Redo Biosolutions AB for road transport in Sweden.

Q: Which technology partners are involved?

The technology partners involved in biogas upgrading and liquefaction are Nordsol and EnviTec Biogas. EnviTec delivers upgrading technology to convert raw biogas into biomethane; Nordsol’s Core technology then purifies and liquefies it into LBG.

Q: When will the plant be operational?

Construction starts in autumn 2025, with commissioning planned for Q4 2026.

Article details

Published 25 September 2025

Updated 25 September 2025

Key takeaways

113 farmers turning manure into clean fuel

First Nordsol installation in Sweden: farmer-owned plant in Vara produces up to 70 GWh of LBG per year.
370,000 tonnes of manure from local farms converted into clean fuel for Swedish road transport.
Nordsol and EnviTec Biogas deliver a tightly integrated, zero methane slip LBG production system.
Construction starts autumn 2025, with commissioning planned for 2026.

Introduction

Nordsol's first installation in Sweden will be built in Vara for Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB, a company founded and owned by 113 farmers and local entrepreneurs. The plant will produce up to 70 GWh of LBG per year from manure-based biogas.

01 First LBG plant with Nordsol technology in Sweden

Nordsol announces the construction of its first installation in Sweden. The plant will be built in Vara and is owned by Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB, a company founded and owned by 113 farmers and local entrepreneurs.

Construction of the plant will begin in autumn 2025, with commissioning planned for 2026. Once operational, the facility will produce up to 70GWh bio-LNG (or LBG, as the Swedes call it) per year. The renewable fuel will be distributed by Redo Biosolutions AB, who will use it to decarbonise road transport in Sweden.

“This project marks our first step into Sweden – a country with a strong vision for sustainable mobility,” said Léon van Bossum, CEO of Nordsol. “It’s a privilege to support Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB and its network of farmers in turning local waste streams into clean transport fuel. Our LBG technology helps create real value from biogas; for climate, for transport, and for the local community. LBG is now!”

02 From local waste streams to a clean transport fuel

Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB collects both liquid and solid manure from farms across the municipalities of Grästorp, Essunga, and Vara. In total, the plant will process around 370,000 tonnes of manure per year as feedstock for biogas production. This biogas will be upgraded and liquefied into LBG with the support of two technology partners: Nordsol and EnviTec Biogas.

“Nordsol’s LBG technology stood out as the most robust solution with the best business case for our project,” said Tomas Carlmon, CEO of Biogas Västra Skaraborg AB. “Its low energy consumption, high reliability, and ability to deliver consistently cold LBG of -160°C are all critical to operating in the Swedish market. We’re excited to partner with Nordsol’s experts and bring this important facility to life together.”

Integration with Envithan upgrading technology

EnviTec Biogas will deliver its EnviThan upgrading technology to convert the raw biogas into biomethane. Nordsol’s Core technology will then take over, further purifying and liquefying the gas into LBG. The systems will be tightly integrated to ensure low energy consumption, prevent methane slip, and allow for easy, reliable operation, all within a compact footprint. This setup is ideally suited for decentralised LBG production, right at the source of the feedstock.

04 Frequently Asked Questions

Who leads the project in Vara?

What feedstock does the plant use?

How much LBG will the plant produce?

Which technology partners are involved?

When will the plant be operational?

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