Low-Emission District Heating: Essential for Helsingborg's Climate Goals and Long Term Growth

In Helsingborg, reducing emissions from district heating is an important part of the city’s journey towards its 2030 climate goals. Öresundskraft’s investment in Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) at Filbornaverket supports this ambition by capturing 200,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually and storing it permanently underground. This innovative step significantly reduces emissions from waste-to-energy production, helping to lower the climate impact of the heat supplied to homes, businesses, and buildings across the region.

But it’s not just about reducing emissions — it’s also about long-term competitiveness and regulatory compliance. Under EU regulations, waste-to-energy plants like Filbornaverket will face increasing costs for fossil CO₂ emissions, while the gradual phase-out of emission allowances will make continued emissions increasingly expensive. For Öresundskraft, implementing CCS is therefore not only an investment in reducing emissions, but also an important step in maintaining operations and ensuring the long-term competitiveness of district heating in Helsingborg. Without it, future compliance costs would be significantly higher for both us and our customers.

Supporting Local Businesses and Long-Term Growth
For local companies, district heating with very low fossil emissions can support their own efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet climate-related targets. It can also help businesses strengthen their environmental profile, respond to customer and investor expectations, and prepare for evolving reporting and regulatory requirements. For property owners, it offers access to heating with a lower climate impact while contributing to a reliable and predictable energy supply. At the same time, it supports long-term growth and investment in the region by strengthening the local energy system.

Securing the Future of District Heating
With CCS at Filbornaverket, Öresundskraft is not only preparing for future regulations — we are investing in the future of district heating. By significantly reducing emissions from waste-to-energy production, CCS supports Helsingborg’s climate ambitions, strengthens the local economy, and helps ensure that reliable and affordable district heating remains available for homes and businesses in the years ahead.