Nordic Bio Power launches carbon-negative biochar and renewable heat production in Höganäs, Sweden
Nordic Bio Power has acquired Cortus’ former energy facility in Höganäs. The site will be developed to produce biochar and renewable heat, using residual biomass from the forestry and wood industries.
Operations are planned to begin in Q3 2026. The investment is expected to create approximately 15 new jobs locally and strengthen Höganäs’ role in Sweden’s industrial decarbonisation.
“Höganäs has the industrial capabilities and know-how we look for in long-term, scalable production. This establishment strengthens our position in carbon-negative energy and biochar,” says Janne Jerkku, CEO of Nordic Bio Power.
Building a Nordic platform for carbon-negative energy
Nordic Bio Power is developing a network of bioenergy and biochar facilities across the Nordics, designed around local feedstock supply and circular resource flows. Höganäs is one of the company’s first Swedish sites and a key step in scaling its Nordic footprint.
In parallel, the company is developing a larger facility in Davidstad, Finland, for biochar and heat production. The Davidstad site is intended to function as a reference plant, demonstrating how carbon-negative solutions can be scaled with stable operations, high resource efficiency and clear regional impact.
“Davidstad shows how circular energy can be integrated at industrial scale. Höganäs is the next step as we execute our Nordic growth strategy,” says Janne Jerkku.
Key facts
- Nordic Bio Power acquires Cortus’ facility in Höganäs, Sweden
- The site will be developed for production of biochar and renewable heat
- Planned start of operations: Q3 2026
- The expected local impact is approximately 15 new jobs