Ny fosforgjenvinningsanlegg i Sverige

Ragn-Sells has chosen to invest in a new facility for phosphorus recovery from sewage sludge, based on EasyMining's Ash2Phos technology, and located in Helsingborg, Sweden. This plant will also be capable of extracting phosphorus from Norwegian aquaculture sludge, thus recovering more than 11,000 tons of phosphorus that would otherwise be wasted each year.

Gjenvinner 90% av fosforet

Phosphorus is a crucial and limited element necessary for agricultural production through mineral fertilizers and feeds. The EasyMining's Ash2Phos technology allows for the recovery of over 90% of the phosphorus in the ash from incinerated sludge. This recovered phosphorus can substitute virgin phosphorus in fertilizer and feed applications, reducing the dependency on mining and contamination from heavy metals. Moreover, the technology at the Helsingborg plant will also recover iron and aluminum from the sludge, which will be reused by the chemical manufacturer, Kemira, thus promoting circular economy and better resource management.

Reduserer 20,000 tonn CO₂ årlig

The Helsingborg facility is designed to process 30,000 tons of ash sludge per year, producing approximately 15,000 tons of phosphorus in the form of calcium phosphate annually. This operation will lead to a reduction of about 20,000 tons of CO₂ emissions each year. The project aligns with broader efforts to enhance resource efficiency and achieve sustainability in agricultural supply chains.

Styrker EU's lokale fosforforsyning

This project is part of the EU's broader strategy to reduce its dependency on imported phosphorus, primarily from Morocco and Russia. By recovering and recycling phosphorus locally within Europe, the region can ensure a more sustainable and stable supply of this critical element, vital for agriculture and food production.

51 mNOK til støtte og drift

Financially supported by a 51 million NOK grant from Klimatklivet in 2021, this Helsingborg plant is expected to become operational around 2024-2025. It is the second such facility in Europe, with the first one under construction in Schkopau, Germany, which is projected to be operational by 2027. This project highlights the potential of innovative technologies like Ash2Phos in creating circular material flows and contributing to a more sustainable future.