SunPine biorefinery expansion project, Sweden

21st September 2018 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

SunPine biorefinery expansion project, Sweden

Name of the Project
SunPine biorefinery expansion project.

Location
The project is located in Piteå, Sweden.

Client
SunPine.

Project Description
SunPine plans to build a new biorefinery adjacent to the company’s existing plant in Haraholmen, in Piteå.

The focus of the investment is to increase tall diesel production capacity by 50% with the second tall diesel production line.

The raw material for the plant is a residual product from pulp and paper manufacturing.

Potential Job Creation
Twenty new jobs are expected to be created, with many more resulting from all the services that will need to be procured.

Value
€25-million.

Duration
The project is expected to be completed in 2020.

Latest Developments
SunPine has awarded Pöyry the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services contract for the expansion project. The assignment includes all engineer-ing disciplines, project management services, procurement and construction management services.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Pöyry (EPCM).

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
SunPine head of communication Ronny Olovsson, tel +46 70 554 32 13 or email bronny.olovsson@vinter.se.