The heavily forested Västerbotten region is well known for its competence in forestry, wood technology and biofuels. Raw materials from the sawmills and forests are being used in unique processes in some of the world’s most efficient CHP plants. Our world-class R&D institutes specialize in combustion methods, biocomposite technology, forest biotechnology and the development of DME and FT diesel.

With extensive investments, cutting-egde research and a wide range of biofuel and bioenergy related businesses, Västerbotten is generating an ever-growing need of developers, service companies, consultants and environmental experts.