{"id":778,"date":"2021-03-15T15:39:58","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T15:39:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skellefteaairport.se\/skelleftea-airport-is-one-of-swedens-europes-and-the-worlds-first-fossil-free-airports\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T05:05:23","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T05:05:23","slug":"skelleftea-airport-is-one-of-swedens-europes-and-the-worlds-first-fossil-free-airports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skellefteaairport.se\/en\/skelleftea-airport-is-one-of-swedens-europes-and-the-worlds-first-fossil-free-airports\/","title":{"rendered":"Skellefte\u00e5 Airport is one of Sweden&#039;s, Europe&#039;s and the world&#039;s first fossil-free airports"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport is one of Sweden&#039;s, Europe&#039;s and probably the world&#039;s first fossil-free airports. In 2020, the airport reported a zero-emission of fossilized CO<sub>2 <\/sub>for the first time ever, which was confirmed by measuring according to Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool (ACERT). Today, Skellefte\u00e5 Airport utilizes fossil-free heating, energy and fuel and are now presenting more initiatives for faster environmental transition.<\/p>\n<h2>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport&#039;s holistic solution for a fossil-free airport<\/h2>\n<p>Over the last couple of years, Skellefte\u00e5 Airport has been working strategically and operatively with the goal of becoming fossil-free by transitioning to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fossil-free heating using biofuel<\/li>\n<li>Fossil-free energy through certified green energy<\/li>\n<li>Fossil-free fuel for vehicles through electric and biofuel HVO100<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By measuring the airport&#039;s total CO<sub>2<\/sub> emission, according to Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool (ACERT), results show great holistic and long-term implementation. With zero CO<sub>2<\/sub> emission Skellefte\u00e5 Airport stands as a role model for both national and international airports, as well as a prime example for other businesses.<\/p>\n<h2>Three initiatives for green transitioning in 2021<\/h2>\n<p>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport are cooperating with Skellefte\u00e5 Kraft, Skellefte\u00e5 Science City, Sustainable Skellefte\u00e5, Northvolt and InnoEnergy, among others, in several projects to realize green transitioning and to showcase all the work that is done in the region regarding testing, research and development.<\/p>\n<p>The focus is on developing electric and hydrogen aircraft and to increase aviation biofuel availability, thus replacing fossil fuel with fossil-free.<\/p>\n<p>Several other steps will be implemented in 2021 to make Skellefte\u00e5 Airport one of the first airports with a holistic solution for fossil-free air travel.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport implements charging infrastructure for electrically powered aircraft<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the spring of 2021, Sweden&#039;s most powerful energy supply station will be installed to enable charging of electrically powered airplanes. The infrastructure and supply station will serve both electrically powered conventional takeoff and landing and vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport offers aviation biofuel<\/strong><br \/>\nIn 2020, Skellefte\u00e5 Airport cooperated with several other Swedish airports to increase availability of fossil-free aviation fuel (Biojet).<br \/>\nIn 2021, it will be ready to use at Skellefte\u00e5 Aiport, making it one of the first airports in Sweden with fossil-free aviation fuel.<br \/>\nThrough locally supplied Biojet it will also boost the market for biofuel in general, which in turn increases possibilities for locally produced biofuel, and reduces the carbon footprint of air travel.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport develops hydrogen powered aircraft<\/strong><br \/>\nSkellefte\u00e5 Airport is also contributing to the development of hydrogen powered aircraft. In 2021, Skellefte\u00e5 Airport aims to establish deals with industrial partners regarding the development of hydrogen powered aircraft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The ongoing green transition is one of our most prioritized development areas. We are proud to lead the way and to contribute to further development. By combining innovation with long-term solutions we will work together to create a better life for future generations, which is also why it is so important to work with the right partners. I confidently look forward to what these years&#039; efforts will result in, both for us as an environmentally focused airport and for the industry, says Robert Lindberg, CEO of Skellefte\u00e5 Airport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Skellefte\u00e5 region boasts unique possibilities in developing fossil-free aviation. With access to expertise in battery technology, energy supply and airport management and with the potential of several routes where fossil-free aircraft may operate, the Skellefte\u00e5 region is a great place to lead and drive green transitioning, comments Henrik Littorin, Project Manager.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>About Skellefte\u00e5 Airport<\/h2>\n<p>Skellefte\u00e5 Aiport is V\u00e4sterbotten&#039;s second-largest airport, strategically located between the cities of Lule\u00e5 and Ume\u00e5. It serves as a gate to the north of Sweden and Swedish Lapland, and reduces travel time for both business and leisure trips.<\/p>\n<p>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport is owned by Skellefte\u00e5 Municipality and offers daily domestic flights to Arlanda, regular flights overseas to Gdansk and several charter destinations.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Want to know more about Skellefte\u00e5 Airport&#039;s solutions and strategies for a fossil-free airport?<\/p>\n<h3>Contact:<\/h3>\n<p>Henrik Littorin, Project Manager<br \/>\n+46 (0)73\u00a0433 19 98<\/p>\n<p>Robert Lindberg, CEO Skellefte\u00e5 Airport<br \/>\n+46 (0)70\u00a0551 70 72<br \/>\nrobert.lindberg@sft.se<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Skellefte\u00e5 Airport is one of Sweden\u2019s, Europe\u2019s and probably the world\u2019s first fossil-free airports. In 2020, the airport reported a zero-emission of fossilized CO2 for the first time ever, which was confirmed by measuring according to Airport Carbon and Emissions Reporting Tool (ACERT). 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