Unlocking Sustainable Resource Potential: The Role of Biogas-based

The BioBio project is developing a concept for biogas and biorefining that aims to increase the production of biogas and other biobased products from agricultural residual streams.

Biogas and biorefining for the agriculture of the future

By creating more value from the same raw material, the goal is to contribute to fossil-free food production, increased self-sufficiency and a more climate-neutral society.

Increased biogas production and fossil-free food production

The project explores how agricultural residual streams and arable land can be used more efficiently and sustainably. By combining biogas production with further processing of biomass, resources can be used more effectively while strengthening the production of renewable energy and sustainable food.

Sweden aims to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045, while agriculture needs to become largely fossil-free by 2030. At the same time, demand for biogas is expected to increase significantly in the coming years. Agricultural residual streams and biomass therefore have an important role to play in the transition to a sustainable and fossil-free society.

Increased resource efficiency through biorefining

The project examines how the concept can increase environmental benefits and resource efficiency. The focus includes protein extraction from grass and clover leys, as well as upgrading and further processing of biogas and digestate. By extracting more value from the same raw material, agricultural resources can be used more efficiently and contribute to a stronger circular economy.

From potential to implementation

The project maps available biomass and residual streams in Västra Götaland. Different scenarios are analysed to assess environmental impact, resource efficiency and economic feasibility. The project also examines how the solution can be implemented in practice by identifying key actors, opportunities and barriers, and by developing business models for future establishment.

Funded by Mistra Utmana

The project is carried out by RISE in collaboration with the Natural Resources Administration of Region Västra Götaland and is funded by Mistra Utmana.