Svalbard Airport debuts new biogas facility for fossil-free electricity and heating

On 12 January, a new biogas plant entered operation at Svalbard Airport.  

The use of liquefied biogas (LBG) as its energy carrier means Svalbard Airport will have a fossil-free solution for both electricity and heating – with the plant designed to cover the Airport’s entire demand for both elements.  

The biogas is modular in nature and can easily be relocated, with the plant now undertaking a year-long learning and trial operation. After this period, the plant is expected to enter regular operation.  

“This is a very important climate measure for Avinor. Based on figures from 2022, emissions from electricity and heating at Svalbard Airport accounted for around 20 per cent of Avinor’s total emissions. With this solution, we are taking a clear step in the right direction,” says Anders Kirsebom, Chair of the Board of Svalbard Airport Ltd. 

Find out more in Avinor’s official statement (Norwegian).