FAQ

We develop, own and operate bioenergy plants across the Nordic region. We produce pellets, wood chips and biochar: local, renewable energy that replaces fossil fuels and reduces carbon emissions, while making full use of forestry and agricultural by-products.

The Nordic region is strong in bioenergy, but Europe as a whole faces a clear supply gap, especially for biochar. While Sweden is largely in balance for pellet production, biochar supply still falls far short of demand. By producing locally, we cut transport emissions, strengthen energy security, and support climate goals.

Absolutely. Our strength lies in being local, flexible and close to our customers. Around 70% of our production serves heavy industry, while 30% goes to the private energy sector, including mid-sized and smaller power plants. By focusing on local supply and efficient logistics, we can offer tailored deliveries and shorter lead times, without tying customers to a single large supplier. 

Biochar is a stable form of carbon that acts as a long-term carbon sink, capable of storing carbon safely for hundreds of years. It is produced through pyrolysis – heating wood, bark, or agricultural residues in the absence of oxygen. The result is a porous, carbon-rich material that can be used in agriculture, construction, steel production, or as a renewable fuel.

When applied to soil or materials, biochar locks in carbon permanently; when used as a fuel or industrial reductant, it releases the stored carbon, but unlike charcoal or anthracite, it does not add new fossil carbon to the atmosphere. This makes biochar both a carbon-negative material and a climate-neutral energy source, depending on how it is used. 

By producing biochar and pellets within one integrated system, we make full use of energy and materials. The excess heat from biochar production is reused to dry the raw materials for pellets, saving 10–15% energy per tonne produced. This circular setup significantly cuts emissions and makes our plants more efficient, competitive, and sustainable than conventional bioenergy operations.

Being carbon negative means removing more carbon dioxide from the atmosphere than is emitted. By producing biochar that stores carbon in the ground for centuries, we create real, verifiable carbon sinks. In other words, our facilities don’t just reduce emissions, they help reverse them. 

Because it can both reduce emissions and permanently store carbon. At the same time, it improves soil health, enables greener steel production, and replaces fossil-based materials in construction. This is why biochar is viewed as a key enabler in reaching the EU’s carbon removal and climate neutrality targets. 

Yes, when they’re made from forestry and sawmill residues, as ours are. Our pellets replace fossil fuels in district heating systems and industrial applications, supporting a circular, low-carbon energy system. 

We operate a production facility in Davidstad, Finland, where we manufacture wood pellets and wood chips, with biochar production scheduled to start in Q2 2026. In Höganäs, Sweden, we have an existing biochar facility that is ready for operation and will restart production in early 2026. Together, these sites form the foundation of Nordic BioPower’s network for renewable and carbon-negative energy solutions.