Geminor received the highest overall score in the open bidding process, with the strongest evaluation in environmental performance and quality. The combination of a competitive price, a low carbon footprint, and high quality was decisive in the award.
Under the agreement, residual waste will be processed in Oslo going forward, rather than being transported to Sweden, as is the case under the current arrangement. Combined with all-electric transportation, this provides ROAF with a shorter value chain and lower transportation emissions.
"Environment and quality are crucial in this type of contract. A key strength of our solution is that the residual waste is sent to Hafslund Celsio’s Klemetsrud facility in Oslo, one of the country’s leading facilities for energy recovery from residual waste. Combined with all-electric transportation and a short distance to the final treatment facility, we were able to offer ROAF the best overall solution,” says Bjørn Håland, Country Manager at Geminor Norway.
All-electric transport
All transport of residual waste from ROAF will be carried out using electric trucks. Geminor is providing transport services in partnership with Litra Gass and Seafront Norsteve, and the truck-trailer combinations are ready to start under the agreement.
Final treatment with high energy recovery and low emissions
At Klemetsrud, the waste undergoes final treatment, and the surplus energy is used to generate electricity and district heating for Oslo’s residents.
Hafslund Celsio is also building a full-scale carbon capture facility at the Klemetsrud plant, which will be operational by 2029. The project is intended to significantly reduce emissions from waste incineration and is an important part of the transition toward more climate-friendly final treatment.
"For ROAF, it has been important to find a solution that combines reliable disposal, high quality, and the lowest possible carbon footprint. With this agreement, we gain a robust solution for our residual waste, while also meeting environmental requirements by ensuring that the entire transport process is powered by electricity. This is an important step in our efforts to reduce emissions throughout the value chain,” says Jone Rivrud Rygg, Technical Director at ROAF.