Our society is facing an enormous challenge where fossil fuels must be replaced by renewable energy. SEKAB is one of Europe’s ... leading ethanol companies. We want to contribute to a future where the demand for fossil raw materials and fuels is reduced. We do this by refining ethanol to both biofuels and green chemicals, and by developing new commercial technologies to produce cellulosic ethanol. In Domsjö near Örnsköldsvik, in the midst of the northern forests, lies the cradle of the Swedish chemical industry. This is where SEKAB has its roots. The first drops of ethanol were produced in this area as early as in 1909 and it is with over one hundred years of combined experience we now move on to the next generation of sustainable bioethanol and innovative solutions in green chemistry. Ethanol for biofuel and green chemicals The ethanol we produce and import is used in our various fuels and is also refined into green chemistry products that end up as products that we use in our everyday lives. Windscreen washer fluid, vinegar, water-based paints, pharmaceuticals, perfumes, cleaning products, varnishes and inks are some examples of the end-results of our chemistry. All these products which are usually made from oil can with great benefit to the climate instead be produced from renewable ethanol. SEKAB has since the beginning been the main force behind the development of the E85 market in Sweden. No other country in Europe has conducted such large and consistent efforts to make biofuels available to everyone. In the Biorefinery Demo Plant in Örnsköldsvik we have developed commercial technologies to produce cellulosic ethanol from many kinds of raw materials, including wood chips, straw and sugarcane bagasse. SEKAB’s technology is ranked among the top five globally. At the moment we are involved in several pilot studies with companies from around the world who with our help are examining the potential of various types of byproducts rich in cellulose. read more