Vireo selects Nordsol for LBG technology at Lista Biogass, advancing Norway’s bio-LNG production and low-carbon transport ambitions.
Norwegian renewable energy developer Vireo has selected Nordsol as the technology partner for biogas upgrading and liquefaction at its upcoming Lista Biogass facility, located at Lista Fly- og Næringspark in Farsund, southern Norway. This decision marks another milestone in the growing collaboration between the two companies and reflects Vireo’s confidence in Nordsol’s liquefaction technology, which has already been successfully demonstrated at the Hardanger project.
The Lista Biogass plant is designed to process a broad and diversified range of organic feedstocks, including agricultural manure, fish processing residues, and food-derived fats. By utilizing these locally available waste streams, the facility aims to convert challenging organic residues into valuable renewable energy. The plant will have an annual feedstock handling capacity of approximately 160,000 cubic metres, positioning it as a significant contributor to Norway’s expanding biogas and liquefied biogas (LBG) ecosystem.
Once operational, the facility is expected to produce around 90 GWh of fossil-free bio-LNG each year. This renewable fuel will primarily serve the transport and industrial sectors, where alternatives to fossil fuels remain limited and difficult to implement. Construction of the plant is scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2026, with initial bio-LNG production targeted for the first quarter of 2028. All output from the Lista Biogass facility will be supplied under a long-term offtake agreement to Nordic energy company Gasum, ensuring stable demand and commercial certainty for the project.
Commenting on the selection, Léon van Bossum, CEO of Nordsol, expressed enthusiasm about strengthening the partnership with Vireo. He noted that the project reflects a shared ambition to accelerate the deployment of bio-LNG in Norway and underlines how Nordsol’s liquefaction solutions can reliably and cost-effectively convert diverse waste streams into clean, fossil-free fuel. According to van Bossum, the Lista project demonstrates the practical scalability of decentralised liquefaction technology in supporting local, circular energy systems.
With both the Hardanger and Lista projects progressing, Nordsol and Vireo are playing an increasingly important role in the rapid development of Norway’s liquefied biogas infrastructure. The Lista facility, in particular, is expected to deliver meaningful regional benefits by reducing emissions from organic waste while supporting national objectives to decarbonise heavy transport and industrial operations.
Reinhard Lund-Mikkelson, CEO of Vireo, highlighted that the decision to once again partner with Nordsol was based on proven performance and professionalism observed during the Hardanger project. He expressed confidence that Nordsol would maintain the same high standards of technology delivery and workmanship at Lista Biogass.
Nordsol’s proprietary liquefaction technology is specifically engineered for decentralised and small-scale applications and is designed to integrate seamlessly with biogas upgrading units. At the Lista facility, this integration will enable efficient on-site conversion of biogas into liquefied biogas, significantly lowering greenhouse gas emissions in hard-to-abate sectors such as long-haul road transport and maritime operations. Beyond emissions reduction, the project is expected to create long-term sustainable value for the local community by transforming waste into a clean energy resource.
