Holmen Biorefinery Development Centre (HBC) forms part of the operations of Holmen Energi. The unit is tasked with identifying and developing new business concepts and products, mainly based on forest raw material and residual products. The opportunities in transport biofuels, biogas, chemicals and biomass fuels are being studied with the
focus on sustainably proftable business.
Research and development is under way in the area of transport biofuels. Options for the gasifcation of biomass and synthesis to various fuels are being investigated.