St1 started the distribution of liquified biogas (LBG) in Finland in 2024 by opening the three first biogas refuelling sites for heavy duty; in Iittala, Mäntsälä and Salo. The next two sites are currently under construction and two in execution planning, ready to be opened during 2025.

In Sweden St1’s compressed biogas site network already consists of more than 50 public filling points and close to 20 bus depots. St1 network’s first LBG sites for heavy traffic in Jönköping, Sweden was opened in December. In Norway, the aim is to introduce the first three LBG refuelling sites during 2025.

Renewable biogas has considerable emission reduction potential

Liquefied biogas is a renewable fuel whose use in heavy transport can lead to a considerable reduction in emissions. The reduction can be even higher than 100% depending on the origin of the biogas. Biogas accelerates the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy in heavy transport, in particular.

“Renewable biogas represents the circular economy at its finest. It holds a significant role in energy transition and the reduction of emissions from heavy transport. Biogas-powered vehicles have been available for a long time already, and there is rapidly growing interest among transport companies in investing in gas-powered heavy vehicles. As the refuelling network expands, the number of biogas-powered heavy vehicles on our roads will increase sharply,” says Matti Oksanen, Head of Growth at St1 Biokraft.

“Biogas is a highly competitive transport fuel among renewable alternatives, and its performance does not pale in comparison to conventional diesel. By transitioning to LBG-powered vehicles, our corporate customers will be able to effectively reduce the emissions of their logistics chains and enhance the long-term sustainability of their business,” says Mikko Reinekari, Head of Sales Finland.

“From the perspective of the transport industry, it is excellent news that the distribution infrastructure for liquefied gas will be expanded In Finland. It supports the views of the Finnish Transport and Logistics Association SKAL, regarding the transition to alternative fuels. According to the results of our most recent transport barometre survey, the share of liquified biogas-powered heavy-duty vehicles in companies’ investment plans is clearly on the rise. In the baseline scenario related to Finland’s national climate and energy strategy, the number of gas-powered vehicles in heavy transport will increase at least until 2050,” says CEO Anssi Kujala from Finnish Transport and Logistics Association SKAL.

St1 aims to provide its customers with a network of more than 50 liquefied biogas filling sites by the end of 2028 in its Nordic home markets.