As a responsible and sustainability-oriented company, Thise Mejeri is committed to reducing its environmental and climate footprint. The company’s overarching mission involves producing and processing milk and other raw materials in ways that support sustainable development. A key part of this mission is minimising the use of non-renewable resources by transitioning to renewable energy and improving the overall efficiency of resource usage.
As dairy production is a process that requires a significant amount of energy, Focus Bio Energy approached Thise Mejeri to enquire whether this was also the case for their production. We found that the energy required to produce their various dairy products was significant. We therefore initiated a dialogue with the company, during which it became evident that the energy in question was, at that particular point in time, derived from fossil-fuels. As there was a clear aspiration to transition to an alternative fuel source, we followed up with an offer for one of our compact but efficient biomass-fired boiler plants.
The dairy industry is resource-intensive, especially in terms of thermal energy consumption used in processes like pasteurisation, cleaning, and drying. Thise Mejeri’s use of natural gas as a primary energy source for processing purposes posed a significant challenge to its environmental goals. The use of fossil fuels not only contributed to greenhouse gas emissions but also conflicted with the company’s goals of carbon neutrality and reduced ecological impact.
Furthermore, Thise faced the challenge of implementing these environmental upgrades while managing market volatility, cost pressures, and the complexities of supply chain adjustments. There was a clear need for a technologically sound, scalable, and sustainable solution.
In response to Thise’s sustainability ambitions, Focus Bio Energy approached them with a compelling proposition: replacing their fossil-fuel-based systems with a biomass-based alternative, which is tailored to their high energy demands of dairy production.
As specialists in prefabricated biomass-fired steam boiler plants, we from Focus Bio Energy recognised the significant potential for emissions reduction in the dairy sector and aligned our offer with Thise’s environmental strategy. Our solution included a transition from natural gas to biomass fuel to significantly cut CO₂ emissions, a customised energy infrastructure designed specifically for dairy operations, long-term
operational cost savings driven by the price stability of biomass, and support for regulatory compliance while enhancing Thise’s brand reputation.
Following Thise Dairy’s commitment to reducing its climate impact, Focus Bio Energy initiated the planning and construction of a tailored Alpha steam boiler plant to replace the previous fossil-fuelled solution. The project was executed under our EPCM (Engineering, Procurement, and Contract Management) approach, ensuring a streamlined, end-to-end solution.
The project began with a detailed engineering assessment, including an energy audit to define Thise Mejeri’s thermal needs. Based on this, we designed and built a modular Alpha biomass plant, custom-engineered to integrate with the existing infrastructure and commissioned in 2019. Fueled by wood chips sourced from cooperative members’ woodland management, the system supports both sustainability and local involvement.
Integration was managed to ensure minimal disruption, with advanced controls optimising combustion and heat recovery. Meanwhile, Thise updated its procurement policies to favour environmentally responsible suppliers, aligning operations with its broader climate goals.
A key part of this success was the installation of a customised ‘Alpha’ biomass steam plant, specifically tailored to meet Thise Mejeri’s needs and help them achieve their sustainability goals. The main results of this project included:
Thise Mejeri’s partnership with Focus Bio Energy stands as a model for how traditional industries can make significant progress toward climate goals through strategic investment and collaboration. The custom-designed ‘Alpha’ biomass steam plant not only met the dairy’s energy and operational requirements but also became a key driver in reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing its energy resilience. By aligning energy
infrastructure with environmental strategy, Thise strengthened its position against future regulatory and market challenges.
Through this, we got to illustrate the power of tailored solutions and purposeful partnerships in achieving measurable sustainability outcomes with significant results merely one year after completion. Innovation and tradition can, and should, go hand in hand on the path to a low-carbon future.
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