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Innozhero: Pioneering Carbon Capture for a Climate-Neutral Future.

Öresundskraft is leading the way towards a climate-neutral future with Innozhero, a large-scale Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) initiative at the Filborna combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Helsingborg, Sweden. Developed to support Helsingborg’s ambitious goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2030, the project represents a major step forward in sustainable energy production.

Filbornaverket, operational since 2013, processes around 220,000 tonnes of non-recyclable waste annually, transforming it into electricity and district heating. Today, this accounts for nearly 19% of the city’s total CO₂ emissions. With CCS technology in place, the plant will capture and permanently store 200,000 tonnes of CO₂ every year, both fossil and biogenic, making it climate neutral.

By capturing biogenic CO₂ originating from organic materials like paper and food waste, Filbornaverket doesn’t just prevent emissions; it actively removes carbon from the atmosphere, creating negative emissions. These certified removals can be offered to local companies striving for net-zero, helping them eliminate their final climate impact.

The total investment for Innozhero is estimated at SEK 3 billion (€260 million), with strong financial backing from the EU Innovation Fund via CINEA and Sweden’s Energy Agency’s Industriklivet program, a clear sign of confidence in its potential to drive long-term climate benefits.

Since its inception in 2019, the project has advanced through feasibility studies, permits, and key investment decisions. Construction is set to begin in 2026, with full operation expected by 2029. When completed, it will be one of the world’s first CCS facilities at a waste-to-energy CHP plant.

As part of Helsingborg’s climate and energy plan for 2025–2030, Innozhero not only supports the city’s climate goals but also ensures sustainable, affordable district heating for the community securing both environmental and economic benefits for the future.

When completed, it will be one of the world’s first CCS facilities at a waste-to-energy CHP plant.

Illustration of the planned CCS facility at Filbornaverket, capturing 200,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually.