Kvasir BioOil RollOut

Kvasir BioOil Cost Down and Competitiveness 2030

Project area

Resource procurement (Input)
Fuel production
Refining and upgrading
Storage
Transport
Distribution
Utilisation
Post-treatment and recycling
Safety and standardisation
Systems integration / sector coupling
Community work and stakeholder involvement
Structural frameworks, regulation, and markets

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Project description

The Kvasir process is designed to convert dry yellow biomass like straw and wood into a biocrude that can be used as marine fuel. The process has proven to convert a high rate (+85%) of both energy and carbon content from the biomass to the bio crude. Biooils produced by Kvasir’s solvothermal liquefaction of lignocellulosic biomass, are promising pathways to liquid fuel. Particularly for reducing the environmental impact of the air, marine and long-haul road transport.

This project will help define the optimal setup for sourcing of feedstock (straw and/or wood) and define how key core process equipment can be modularized for fast deployment of new plants. Description of a BTOM business model to support plant owners from pre-FID through the build and commissioning to final operation. With the aim to bring down cost and fast track the the roll-out of the technology.

1st we need to look at how the biomass feedstock are harvested, collected and brought to the plant site, as these operations have a huge impact on the overall life cycle impact on GHG emissions. The work in this project will focus on establishing guidelines for best practices for feedstock handling, as well as defining the ideal size of plant and catchment area around the plant to minimize the overall GHG impact. Also, a systematical screening and scoring methodology to identify optimal site-locations for Kvasir plants will be developed.

2nd topic will focus on identifying the design features and modularization of key components for a plant design aimed at the ideal plant size identified through the work under topic 1, to have blueprints for plant design and thus, have a replicable model for fast role out of multiple plants.

3rd topic will establish the portfolio of contractual templates and operational procedures regarding feedstock sourcing, and product offtake, needed to build a sound foundation to secure financing as well as stable commissioning and operation of each individual plant in a strong commodity market."

Project facts

Total budget of the project including co-financing
0 million DKK

Project start

July 2025

Project status

Active

Funding pool

Pool 3 Booster

Inflection point

Achieving cost parity

Value chain and theme

Refining and upgrading

Project objectives

Establish guidelines for feedstock suppliers, ideal plant size, and ideal feedstock catchment area around biooil refinery plant.

Project partners

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Impact & outcome

  • To establish a replicable, systematic screening method and scoring model for optimal localisation and dimensioning of Kvasir plants, with the lowest possible GHG rating. Similar to the US BDO-zone rating.
    Result: Written guidelines for the optimum collection and handling of the biomass at the site of origin. A rigorous screening and scoring methodology for identifying optimal location sites for Kvasir plants. Definition of the ideal size of a plant and catchment area.
  • To find an optimal industrial plant design in relation to activity 1 (size) and keeping a low plant cost.
    Result: Report on the optimal design including process flow diagram, process description, specification of main equipment, and discussion on cost-cutting actions leading to the chosen design.
  • To describe operational procedures and contracting models to be deployed in connection with the establishment of a Kvasir plant. Thereby, enable a fast deployment of the technology and de-risk the financing of the individual plant.
    Result: A set of written operational procedures and contract templates to cover feedstock sourcing, logistics, and secure quality and regulatory compliance with regard to environmental regulations.

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Project contacts

Søren Svanebjerg_Kvasir

Søren Svanebjerg

Kvasir Technologies
Funding Manager
Christian Kjeldgaard Andersen_Kvasir

Christian Kjeldgaard Andersen

Kvasir Technologies
Head of Scaling & Engineering

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The green fuel value chain and cross-cutting themes

Resource procurement (Input)
Identification, sourcing, and supply of biomass, CO₂, green electricity, or waste materials (feedstock) used as input for fuel production.
Fuel production
Processes that transform the basic energy resources into primary energy carriers (e.g. hydrogen).
Refining and upgrading
Processes that purify, enhance or synthesize fuels/hydrogen to meet specific quality and performance standards.
Storage
Technologies and systems for containing larger quantities of fuels (methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, SAF) over time.
Transport
Logistics and infrastructure for moving fuels from production to consumption sites, covering pipelines, trucks, ships, etc.
Distribution
End-point delivery for supplying fuels to users (e.g. fuelling stations, industrial supply lines, on-site storage).
Utilisation
Application of the fuels in end-use sectors such as heavy transport, aviation, shipping, and power generation in industry. The end-user is responsible for sourcing of energy/fuels, as well as new technologies and assets capable of utilising these, often with the purpose of reducing GHG emissions and environmental impact. Furthermore, end-users are also responsible for meeting new regulatory requirements and handling all technical and commercial risks related to the application of new and more expensive energy, following the energy transition. Utilisation includes extensive field testing of new technologies and fuels to overcome technical challenges and test production and supply chain infrastructure.
Post-treatment and recycling
Handling of byproducts, residues or emissions, and processes for material recovery or environmental management.
Safety and standardisation
Development and application of safety protocols, technical standards and certifications to ensure secure handling and interoperability.
Systems integration / sector coupling
Linking fuel production and use with other energy systems and sectors (e.g. power-to-x, grid balancing, industrial symbiosis) to optimise efficiency and resilience. Primarily an analytical focus.
Community work and stakeholder involvement
Engagement of local actors, citizens and industry stakeholders to support implementation, acceptability and social sustainability.
Structural frameworks, regulation, and markets
Analysis, development and test of policy, regulatory structures, incentive mechanisms, and market models to enable deployment and scaling.