Bioplynová stanice Gasum Götene

Biogas is increasingly highlighted as a key factor in the transition to a fossil-free energy system. In Götene, Gasum operates one of Sweden's largest and most advanced biogas projects – an initiative that not only creates local climate benefits but also serves as a powerful example of how digitalization, automation, and circular resources can drive the entire industry forward.

A Step Towards Fossil Freedom

Gasum's newly opened large-scale facility in Götene annually produces 120 GWh of liquid biogas, making it one of Sweden's largest of its kind. The plant is based on a circular system where 400,000 tons of manure and agricultural waste from nearby farms are converted into renewable energy and biofertilizer, which is then returned to agriculture. This not only means reduced emissions for transport and industrial customers – over 30,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually – but also significant environmental benefits in agriculture, where the biofertilizer improves the efficiency of plant nutrients.

Long-Term Vision and Strategic Choices

From the very beginning, the path to building a state-of-the-art biogas plant has focused heavily on digitalization and automation, which has been central throughout the entire process. With the right digital tools, facilities like Götene can not only maximize their production but also create a flexible foundation for future expansion and technological development.

Siemens control systems make it possible to connect the entire production process – from raw material flows to gas exchange and energy distribution – ensuring high operational reliability, resource efficiency, and minimized disruptions. With AFRY's Real Digital Twin, the plant could also be tested and its functionality and quality verified even before it was commissioned. This creates high delivery precision and efficient commissioning, while reducing the need for on-site work.

Accelerated Energy Transition

Götene clearly demonstrates that industrial, sustainable, and circular energy production is fully feasible on a large scale, where collaboration and digitalization are fundamental success factors. Biogas is important for Sweden in the energy transition because it relies on domestic resources and reduces dependence on imported fossil fuels. This strengthens the trade balance, makes the economy more resilient, and creates new jobs, especially in rural areas.

Siemens technology offers advanced digital tools that streamline the development process and optimize performance, ultimately accelerating the transition to a fossil-free energy system. The solutions are based on proven technology that can be specifically adapted for all types of energy-intensive green processes.