Fossil free Mobility for Bioeconomy

About the project

The Interreg Aurora region is one of Europe’s most densely forested areas, with major industrial investments in forest-based raw material processing and new investments in electrofuel production underway. Despite this, biomass transportation remains largely dependent on fossil fuels. To strengthen competitiveness and create growth while accelerating the green transition, bioeconomy logistics must become more cost-effective and climate-friendly.

The project is structured around five components (work packages):

-Mapping the current situation – technology, policies, and drivers/barriers related to fossil-free biomass transportation in the region.

-Guidelines for transport operators and procurement organizations seeking to transition to fossil-free transport solutions, as well as the development of new business models.

-Data-driven transition – a tool for calculating and monitoring the carbon footprint of regional transport operations, from tank-to-wheel through to freight.

-Infrastructure – planning, design, and business models for charging infrastructure, biogas, and hydrogen solutions for heavy-duty transport.

-Communication and dissemination, including an annual cross-border roadshow showcasing existing fossil free technologies.

Through cross-border cooperation between Sweden and Finland, knowledge and experience are shared between the two countries, creating better conditions for a faster and more effective transition across the entire region. The project’s results will contribute to regional and national climate objectives as well as the EU Green Deal, while providing a basis for future decision-making by both businesses and public authorities.