National reference groups

One of the project’s key successes was the activation of national reference groups in Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, and Finland that triggered cross-sectoral and transnational cooperation. These groups united representatives from public authorities, industry, and research institutions.

• Sweden: the reference group contributed to updating the national biogas roadmap and continued collaboration through parallel projects involving companies like Stormossen, Wärtsilä, and Gasum;
• Estonia’s group extended its focus beyond biomethane to green hydrogen, offering expert input to a national study commissioned by the Ministry of Climate;
• Latvia: despite a smaller market, stakeholders used the roadmap as a framework for legislative and infrastructure development.

Study visits

Study visits played a crucial role in knowledge exchange and strategic alignment.

• In Sweden, participants visited Vafab Miljö’s plant and Gasum’s agricultural site, learning about local circular business models and advanced infrastructure for CNG and LNG;
• Denmark: the visit showcased Power-to-X innovations at GrønGas Hjørring, rapid expansion of production and CO2 storage potential at Sindal Biogas, alongside Hjørring municipality’s support for green initiatives;
• In Estonia, the visit explored Biometaan OÜ and the Bioforce filling station, the largest in the Baltics, offering insights into agricultural biogas and its use in public transport.
• Finland’s visit highlighted biogas production at Stormossen and Jeppo Biogas, CO₂ capture at West Energy, and maritime fuel innovations at Wärtsilä’s Sustainable Technology Hub.