Swedish biocarbon
At our facility in northern Sweden, we produce biocarbon from sustainably sourced biomass. The material is designed to function within existing industrial processes, where carbon is required, but offers a renewable alternative to fossil inputs.
FAQ
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We produce biocarbon at our demonstration plant in Harads, Northern Sweden.
The facility has been in operation since 2020 and supplies industrial customers across the Nordics, while also serving as a platform for scaling future production.
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We use locally sourced forest residues and biomass from Northern Sweden.
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Our biocarbon is designed to replace fossil carbon such as coal or coke in metallurgical processes.
Typical applications include: Iron and steel, Ferroalloy production, Pelletizing and sintering, Cement and other high-temperature processes
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Biocarbon can be integrated into existing processes without major modifications, enabling immediate CO₂ reductions.
As a reference, one ton of biocarbon can reduce emissions by up to three tons of CO₂ when replacing fossil alternatives in industrial use.
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We supply high-quality biocarbon to heavy industry, enabling the transition away from fossil carbon.
Our focus is on sectors where carbon is essential to the process, but where its fossil origin can be replaced.
Applications
Developed for industrial use, our biocarbon is already being tested and applied in metallurgical processes where fossil carbon is required.
Our operations are based in Norrbotten, contributing to local jobs and long-term industrial development.
With the large availability of green electricity in northern Sweden, we produce biocarbon with one of the lowest climate footprints in the world
Proving that biocarbon is only as green as the energy behind its production.
Our facility operates continuously, supported by a self-developed control system.
This allows us to monitor every step of the process in real time, ensuring product quality, operational stability and safety.
Autonomous operation
“This is not a new idea. It’s the result of decades of research, testing, and real industrial application. We know how to produce biocarbon that works”
— CEO & Founder Niclas Norberg
Looking into the future
Looking ahead, we are preparing to scale our operations significantly. By 2030, our goal is to supply up to 30,000 tons of biocarbon annually to industrial customers in Norrbotten.
Expanded production capacity
With strong regional infrastructure, we are building the foundation for one of Sweden’s most important biocarbon hubs, supporting the large-scale decarbonization of heavy industry.
From feedstock to biocarbon
Biocarbon is produced through pyrolysis, a controlled thermal process where carbon-based materials are converted without oxygen. Instead of burning, the material is transformed into a stable, carbon-rich solid.
At Harads Arctic Heat, we have designed and built our own reactor technology and operate as an independent OEM. Our system is engineered to process any carbon-containing feedstock, from wood, chips and bark to sludge and textile waste.
Our process reaches temperatures between 600-1000 °C enabling the biomass to break down rapidly.
The result is a consistent, high-quality biocarbon with properties comparable to fossil carbon, ready for direct use in industrial processes.