SunPine AB (www.sunpine.se) has awarded Pöyry Sweden AB (www.poyry.com) with the engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services assignment for SunPine biorefinery expansion project in Piteå, Sweden. The assignment includes all engineering disciplines, project management services, procurement and construction management services. Pöyry has been involved in the study phase of the project and now has the role to further develop the project in accordance with the conditions, standards and procedures of the existing plant to form a single unit. The work will be carried out between 2018 and 2020.
SunPine has a world-leading sustainable biorefinery, with a portfolio of green products that meet strong demand in the market. The market for SunPine’s sustainable tall diesel fuel is growing when consumers are shifting to renewable fuels. Working proactively to develop and grow its operation is part of SunPine’s endeavour to participate in the switch to a green economy for society at large. SunPine have decided to invest in a completely new facility adjacent to the company’s existing plant at Haraholmen in Piteå. Capacity will be increased by 50% with a second tall diesel production line. The approximately €25-million investment will be completed in 2020.