Fossil-free steam solution for Magn...

BKtech and Magnusson Petfood AB have signed an agreement for a new BioOne Energy Center (870 kW) to supply process steam at Magnusson’s production site in Bro, Sweden. The installation will run on renewable wood pellets and marks an important step in Magnusson’s sustainability journey. Founded on the Magnusson family farm, the company is known for its high-quality pet food made from Swedish ingredients, with a strong focus on animal welfare and sustainable production.

‘It feels right to invest in a plant that meets our steam demand with a fossil-free and renewable fuel,’ says Kåre Magnusson, CEO Magnusson Petfood. BKtech’s BioOne is a prefabricated and modular energy center that includes a steam boiler, pellet storage, burner, control system, and feedwater tank. The solution is factory-tested in Swedish Blomstermåla before delivery, which minimizes commissioning time and makes it easy to relocate if needed. ‘For Magnusson, the Energy Center will also be painted red to blend in with the beautiful surroundings’, says Staffan Lundegårdh, Sales Manager Nordic at BKtech.

This is BKtech’s first agreement with a pet food producer – a sector with significant potential. With large parts of the industry still dependent on fossil fuels, the opportunity to decarbonize production with renewable steam is substantial.

‘In pet food production, process steam is used in several applications, whether for wet or dry feed, which represents a major opportunity for us at BKtech,’ explains Axel Fohlin, Market Intelligence Analyst at BKtech. ‘With the right technology, expertise, and market presence, we can help pet food manufacturers transition to fossil-free and renewable steam based on wood pellets instead of fossil alternatives.’

Delivery of the Energy Center is scheduled for autumn 2025.

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