The biorefinery project will require professionals and contractors from a wide range of fields. Would you like to be involved? Use the form below to provide your contact details and join our contractor register. We will contact interested parties as the relevant phase of work approaches.
Side streams for energy,
nutrients into circulation.
Finland’s most advanced and largest biogas plant produces clean energy, reduces nutrient loads in the Archipelago Sea, and supports sustainable agriculture and food production. Nutrients are recycled to where they are needed.
625 000
tonnes of raw material annually
340 GWh
liquefied methane annually, production
2029
the biorefinery commences operations
The Southwest Finland Biorefinery marks a new era in the energy industry, producing cost-effective, sustainable fuels for heavy traffic, ships and industry. All this is achieved in an exceptionally sensible, competent and collaborative manner with local farms.
The biorefinery planned for Oripää is large enough to be economically viable. The refinery processes 600,000 tonnes of feedstock annually: manure, field biomasses, and clean side streams from the food industry.
“The operating model of the Southwest Finland Biorefinery is unique. It is a significant part of the energy industry, not just waste management.”
Niko Ristikankare
CEO, Wega
Project progress
Planning for the Southwest Finland Biorefinery began in early 2025. The project will take about two years from idea to investment decision. We are working to ensure that the biorefinery can start operating in 2029.
IDEA
FEASIBILITY STUDIES
Plant site selection, feedstock availability, environmental and soil studies, and technical concept development
ONGOING: LETTERS OF INTENT
Feedstock, fertilisers and gas
ONGOING: EIA & PLANNING
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) procedure and land-use planning
ONGOING: PRE-ENGINEERING
Refining the technical solutions
TECHNICAL DESIGN AND PERMITTING
Basic engineering, environmental permit, construction permit and other required permits
BINDING AGREEMENTS
Feedstock, fertilisers, gas, and service agreements
2027: FINAL INVESTMENT DECISION
Project implementation is confirmed
2029: COMMISSIONING
Biorefinery operations commence
Join us!
The best ideas come from collaboration. That is why we are seeking partnership opportunities with local agricultural entrepreneurs, contractors, food companies and other operators in the area. Contact us to find out more!
“No municipality can go it alone. Domestic food production, locally produced energy and fertilisers, and security of supply concern us all.”
Matti Kulmanen
Chair of the Oripää Municipal Council
