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Events – Within the HåBiMet projects, we organize workshops and seminars. When registration for the events opens, they will be available on this page.
Completed activities
Visit to Vargön Alloys – insights into the future of climate-smart metal production
On 4–5 September 2025, the HåBiMet - Policy Perspective project had the opportunity to visit Vargön Alloys in Vänersborg for two intensive and inspiring days.
Day 1 offered an informative tour led by Ludvig Ånnhagen, where we gained insight into how biocarbon can be integrated into the plant’s processes – an important step towards more sustainable metallurgy.
Day 2 was dedicated to in-depth discussions on the role of biocarbon in climate-smart metal production and how different policies influence the value chain for sustainable metallurgical biocarbon.
We return home with new perspectives, increased understanding, and plenty of inspiration for our continued work within the HåBiMet projects.
19 June 2025, Master thesis presentation: Sustainable biocarbon for metallurgical applications. Investigation of the enablers and barriers to sustainable biocarbon for metallurgical use – A case study of the Swedish metal industry (steel and ferrochromium).
Saga Grevarp, a student in Materials Design at the Royal Institute of Technology (KTH), presented her thesis within the HåBiMet projects. In her work, she compiled quality requirements for biocarbon in metallurgical applications, as well as assessed the availability of biomass and the quality of available biocarbon. The thesis is available under the Publications section.
27 maj 2025, Master thesis presentation: Technological Innovation System Analysis and the Effects of Dynamic Capabilities for System Actors
John Pettersson and William Di Francesco, who studied Industrial Engineering and Management at Luleå University of Technology (LTU), presented their thesis in innovation and strategic business development via Teams. The work was carried out at Swerim within the framework of the HåBiMet projects.
The thesis was based on the Technological Innovation Systems (TIS) framework and analysed the innovation system surrounding the use of biogenic carbon in the metal industry. Based on their analysis, they identified dynamic capabilities that could help system actors transition their operations towards biocarbon and contribute to increased market formation.
The thesis is available under the Publications section.
13 May 2025, 9:30–15:30, Results Seminar
At the results seminar, the lessons learned so far within the HåBiMet projects were shared. The focus was on the technical and social projects that concluded in June 2025, but the seminar also included an update from the policy project. Proposals for follow-up projects were presented, along with information on how new partners could join.
A total of 18 participants attended in person at Swerim’s premises in Kista, and an equal number followed the broadcast online.
19 March 2025, 13:00–15:00, Workshop – Skills Supply (Webinar)
During this afternoon, possible measures to strengthen skills supply and increase interest in working with metallurgical biocarbon were discussed. The workshop was aimed at those working in sectors that may become part of the metallurgical biocarbon value chain, such as the metal industry, biomass production, or the energy sector.
The purpose of the workshop was to identify what kinds of skills development might be needed across different sectors to enable a sustainable supply of metallurgical biocarbon.
10 March 2025, 13:00–16:00, Workshop – Conflicting Interests and Acceptance (Webinar)
The workshop began with a brief introduction to metallurgical biocarbon and its role in the transition to fossil-free production. This was followed by discussions on potential conflicting interests from different perspectives, such as competition for biomass, impacts on the labour market, and environmental consequences.
The workshop was aimed at all potential stakeholders in the future value chain for metallurgical biocarbon—from local communities to biomass producers, the energy sector, the metal industry, and municipalities and regions.
The purpose of the workshop was to identify different types of conflicts of interest that could arise in the development of a supply chain for metallurgical biocarbon in Sweden.
19 February 2025 – Metallurgical Biocarbon – a Business Opportunity for District Heating? (Webinar)
This webinar was organized by Energiforsk’s Innovation Cluster Green Carbon Atoms, where Erland Nylund and Tova Jarnerud from Swerim presented the project Sustainable Biocarbon for Metallurgical Use (HåBiMet).
Energiforsks Innovationskluster Gröna kolatomer
30 January 2025 – HåBiMet Seminar
The HåBiMet projects organized a full-day seminar at Energiforsk’s premises in central Stockholm. Nearly 30 participants attended, representing regions from Skåne to Norrbotten. Project participants and invited speakers presented their experiences related to biocarbon, with the aim of creating an overall picture of the current situation and identifying future research priorities. The seminar began with a presentation on planetary boundaries and system transformation, followed by insights into the use of biogenic carbon in various parts of the metal industry, as well as its application as a soil amendment. Perspectives from biocarbon producers, the bioenergy sector, and a national economic view on the conditions for large-scale production of biogenic carbon were also included.
It was an engaging and informative day, and participants gained new insights and knowledge. The seminar also provided excellent opportunities for networking and exchanging ideas for future work.
Representatives from Swerim, Energiforsk, Albaeco, Höganäs, GRu Konsult, Luleå University of Technology, the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Vargön Alloys, EnviGas, KTH, Svebio, and Jernkontoret participated.