Technology provider Valmet has been selected to deliver a biomass-fired boiler and advanced flue gas treatment system to Swedish utility Kraftringen Energi for its new combined heat and power (CHP) facility in Örtofta, Skåne.
The project represents the largest energy production investment in the region in over a decade and will play a crucial role in securing reliable district heating and electricity supply across central and western Skåne. Located adjacent to the existing CHP plant, the new facility will replace ageing infrastructure and significantly expand output capacity.
At the heart of the project is Valmet’s bubbling fluidised bed (BFB) boiler, designed to operate on renewable biomass fuels. The delivery will also include a full suite of flue gas handling technologies, such as selective catalytic reduction (SCR) for NOx control, a bag house filter, combustion air moisturisation and condensate treatment systems.
A key feature is the integrated flue gas condenser, which will recover additional heat for the district heating network—enhancing overall efficiency.
The system has also been designed with future carbon capture integration in mind.
Installation is scheduled to begin in mid-2026, with commissioning expected in 2028.
Commenting on the project, Fredrik Fackler, Business Area Manager at Kraftringen, said: “This investment allows us to modernise our energy production and strengthen regional energy resilience. We’re pleased to partner with Valmet, whose expertise aligns with our goals for efficiency, availability, and environmental responsibility.”
Valmet views the project as a strategic milestone. “Our technology not only meets the immediate performance targets but positions the plant for future carbon capture deployment,” said Niina Ollikka, Vice President, Boilers and Gasifier Solutions at Valmet.
The new CHP plant will also deliver additional process steam and up to 25 MW of electricity to new consumers.
Valmet secures biomass boiler contract for Sweden CHP project
