The profitability of a biogas plant depends on optimising the entire value chain, from feedstocks to end customers, said Pertti Miettunen, Managing Director of KristinaEco Living Lab, at the Bio Circular Economy Afternoon organised by Prizztech and Business Kristinestad on…
A farm or company planning a biogas plant will quickly face a key question: what should be done with the gas that is produced? There are several options, but the right solution depends primarily on local conditions, market opportunities, and…
The forest industry is seeking new opportunities in the manufacture of bioeconomy products. These projects have been hampered by intensifying international competition, as Asian companies in particular have expanded their range of bioeconomy products on the global market. Nevertheless, the…
In biogas production, the drying of biomass is one of the most energy-intensive stages. The Pressurised Superheated Steam Drying (PSSD) method, developed by Research Institutes of Sweden (RISE), enables efficient energy use, a closed-loop process and heat recovery. RISE has…
Every year, significant quantities of waste and by-products containing nutrients are generated in Finland. Making more efficient use of these would reduce dependence on imported fertilisers and strengthen security of supply and food security. According to a recent study, public…
As Kristinestad prepares for major investments in data centres, energy infrastructure and other industrial activities, the town is also confronting a challenge with growing global relevance: how can waste heat be transformed from an overlooked by-product into a valuable resource?…
In Iceland, there is strong belief in the future of land-based salmon farming. International demand for salmon is growing rapidly, and land-based fish farms offer Iceland the opportunity to increase exports, create new jobs and diversify the economy, particularly in…
Up to one-third of all table potatoes in Finland are grown in Kristinestad and the surrounding area. However, a very large portion of the potato harvest goes to waste. About one-fifth of the potatoes are unsuitable for consumption, for example,…
The new training guide explains how directing manure to a biogas plant and using recycled nutrients can be an economic opportunity for farms, what data farms should collect, and what factors to consider during contract negotiations. The training guide by…
VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland and LUT University have advanced fully cellulose-based film and coating materials through the F3 – Films for Future bio-based materials project, enabling the packaging industry to reduce and replace plastic while meeting performance and processing…