Wasaline signs biogas agreement with St1 Biokraft to use locally produced biogas from Nurmo

Wasaline has been using biogas for several years as part of the company’s efforts to reduce emissions from the ferry service between Vaasa and Umeå. The new cooperation with St1 Biokraft will strengthen the regional value chain while securing access to renewable fuel for the coming years.

The liquefied biogas will be transported by tanker truck from St1 Biokraft’s production facilities and terminals to the Port of Vaasa, where it will be bunkered on board Aurora Botnia.

“This is our first major marine biogas agreement and an important milestone for St1 Biokraft. Shipping is a sector where biogas can already contribute to significant emission reductions, and we are very pleased with the confidence Wasaline has placed in us. This is also a good example of how our growing Nordic production and infrastructure enable us to supply biogas to new applications,” says Johan Zakrisson, Head of Business Development, St1 Biokraft.

“Being able to use locally produced biogas is an important step forward for us. We have been
using biogas for quite some time, but this agreement also gives us the opportunity to use biogas produced in our own region. It strengthens security of energy supply while supporting the regional circular economy by creating better conditions for utilising manure and other organic residual streams. At the same time, it helps us reduce the climate impact of our operations,” says Jonas Teir, Technical Director at Wasaline.

The locally produced biogas will come from Suomen Lantakaasu’s new biogas plant in Nurmo.
Suomen Lantakaasu is a joint venture between St1 Biokraft and Valio.

For Wasaline, the agreement marks another step in its efforts to develop sustainable maritime transport across the Kvarken. Aurora Botnia already uses biogas, batteries and shore power as part of its energy system.

“We are continuously working to improve Aurora Botnia’s environmental performance. Biogas, batteries and energy-efficient solutions on board enable us to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while meeting the increasingly stringent requirements of the EU regulatory framework for shipping,” says Jonas Teir.

The agreement between Wasaline and St1 Biokraft will run for two years, starting in January 2028.

  

More information:              

Jonas Teir, Technical Director, Wasaline
jonas.teir@wasaline.com, tel: +358 50 374 5292

Johan Zakrisson, Head of Business Development, St1 Biokraft
johan.zakrisson@st1biokraft.com, tel: +46 70 3223796

 Press contact:

Catarina Fant, Director, Brand & Communications, Wasaline
catarina.fant@wasaline.com, tel: +358 46 921 5811

Heidi Wold, Head of Communication, St1 Biokraft
heidi.wold@st1biokraft.com, tel: +46 70 6305817

Wasaline operates the daily ferry service between Vaasa in Finland and Umeå in Sweden. The crossing is the northernmost year-round international ferry route in the world, serving both passengers and freight. The modern hybrid ferry Aurora Botnia is powered by biogas and batteries. The Ferry has been awarded the Key Flag as a symbol of Finnish work.  Wasaline is part of Stena Line. For more information, please visit https://www.wasaline.com/en/

St1 Biokraft aims to become the leading biogas player in the Nordics. Our goal is to produce 3 TWh of biomethane and reach 6 TWh in sales by 2030, focusing on heavy transportation, maritime, and industrial sectors. We’re investing over EUR 1 billion in biogas production and distribution networks across the Nordic countries. With a skilled team and strong industrial partners, St1 Biokraft is ready to drive significant growth and innovation in the biogas sector. St1 Biokraft is a joint venture between HitecVision and St1.

St1 is an energy company operating in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom. St1's energy portfolio encompasses oil products, biogas, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), renewable diesel (HVO) and solar power. St1 is also advancing several energy transition projects.