Hudiksvall, Sweden, 21 April 2026 – Andion CH4 Renewables today announced that it has received both an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) permit from the Land and Environment Court and a detailed development plan (zoning permit) with full legal force from Hudiksvall Municipality. These two critical regulatory milestones clear the way for construction of a significant new biomethane facility on Ulvberget outside Hudiksvall.

The project is driven by initiators Delsbo Kött and Andion CH4 Renewables and in close cooperation with local farmers in the Hudiksvall region. The facility will produce renewable biomethane and biofertilizer from local organic waste, slaughterhouse by-products, and agricultural residues. Once operational, it will strengthen Sweden’s biomethane infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, replace fossil fuels, and support the circular economy by returning nutrient-rich biofertilizer to local agriculture.

The Environmental Impact Assessment permit confirms that the project meets all statutory environmental requirements after a comprehensive review of its effects on air quality, water, land use, and local ecosystems. The zoning permit, now with full legal force, provides the detailed planning framework for the construction and operation of the plant.

“With these approvals secured, we are now actively engaging with leading construction partners to assemble the project delivery team ahead of a targeted construction start in the fourth quarter of 2026,” the company states.

“These permits represent the culmination of years of rigorous planning and environmental analysis, and we want to thank the municipality and the involved agencies for a good collaboration through the whole process,” said Ruben Havsed, Head of Nordic Business Development at Andion CH4 Renewables. “We are ready to move from preparation to action, and we look forward to partnering with leading contractors to bring this facility to life. The strong collaboration with Delsbo Kött and local farmers is central – together we are creating a truly circular solution that benefits both the environment and the regional economy.”

The facility is expected to produce approximately 63 GWh of biomethane per year, equivalent to fuel for about 10 000 passenger cars, which is more than 50% of all cars in Hudiksvalls municipality . It will also generate substantial volumes of biofertilizer for return to local agriculture replacing the need for mineral fertiliser. 

Next steps include finalizing the project financing, and the construction start is scheduled to begin in Q4 2026, with commercial operations targeted for 2028.