Sustainability at Nordion Energi
Increased sustainability in the energy system, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and safe, disruption-free transmission are three of our key sustainability topics that Nordion Energi, Swedegas included, are closely targeting and monitoring. These are an integral part of our daily operations.
Increased sustainability in the energy system
During the ongoing transition to a fossil-free Swedish society, gas could assume an even more important role in the future. This however require the gas being fossil-free.
Nordion Energi presented a new goal during 2019: to become Europe’s first network with 100% green gas. Together with partners and customers we are actively working to reach that goal, and we are well on our way. The share of biogas in the gas network is also continuing to grow steadily. In 2021, around 34% of the total gas traded in the western Swedish network was biogas.
Reduced greenhouse gas emissions
Nordion Energi has during 2021 continue working actively to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions of the operations. Through our work with maintenance- and safety, methane losses have decreased with 31% compared with the base year 2019. We have also investigated impact on other parts of the operations. Overall, greenhouse gas emissions have decreased by 38% between 2021 and 2019.
Reliable infrastructure with disruption-free transmission
On a daily basis Nordion Energi and Swedegas distribute gas to distributors and directly connected customers, mainly industrial enterprises, CHP plants and filling stations. A stable energy supply is the basis of our contribution to society and the company’s objective is to make sure the gas always reaches the customers. The goal is zero hours of unplanned lack of availability to the customer.
The gas grid, including branch pipelines from Dragør in Denmark to Stenungsund in the north, comprises more than 600 kilometres of pipeline. The network is being monitored and checked continuously.
Here you can read the Sustainability report 2021 in full.