St1 expands its heavy-duty biogas network to Liperi and Imatra, Finland

The new stations strengthen the availability of biogas particularly along key transport routes in Eastern Finland and support the transition towards lower‑emission heavy‑duty transport. The LBG stations in Liperi and Imatra complement the nationwide network and improve the ability of biogas‑powered vehicles to operate smoothly on long‑distance routes.

“For heavy‑duty transport to genuinely reduce emissions, the fuel must be available where transport flows are. The new LBG stations in Liperi and Imatra are a concrete step towards a more comprehensive network and make the everyday use of biogas easier for transport operators”, says Mikko Reinekari, Head of Sales Finland, St1.

The aim is to further expand Finland’s biogas network. Previously, LBG refuelling points have been opened in Iittala (Hämeenlinna), Mäntsälä, Halikko (Salo), Hirvaskangas, Voutila (Vantaa), Iisalmi and Liminka. By the end of 2026, additional LBG refuelling points are planned to open in Riihimäki, Pori, Nurmo (Seinäjoki) and Ojanko (Vantaa). In addition, compressed biogas (CBG) refuelling points will be opened in Kiuruvesi, Riihimäki and Ojanko (Vantaa).

The target is that by the end of 2028, Finland’s network will comprise a total of approximately 20 LBG points.

“This year marks a clear turning point for gas-powered heavy-duty transport. The number of gas trucks on the road is growing at a record pace, and our monthly registration data shows a momentum we haven’t seen before. Transport companies are no longer just planning the transition – they are actively making the investments”, says Matti Oksanen, Head of Downstream and Central Europe, St1 Biokraft.

Nordic biogas distribution network continues to expand

St1’s biogas distribution network in Finland is being developed as part of a broader Nordic framework. A total of 15 LBG refuelling points have already been opened across Finland, Sweden and Norway, with the opening pace averaging around one new station a month.

The objective is to have more than 50 LBG stations in operation across the Nordic countries by the end of 2028, enabling heavy‑duty transport to operate seamlessly across national borders. In addition, St1 Biokraft already operates more than 50 compressed biogas (CBG) stations in Sweden.

More information

Tiia Lemmetti, Communications Manager, St1
Email: tiia.lemmetti@st1.com
Phone: +358 400 480 370

Matti Oksanen, Head of Downstream & Central Europe, St1 Biokraft
Email: matti.oksanen@st1biokraft.com
Phone: +358 40 483 6035

St1 is an energy transition company with the vision to be the leading producer and seller of CO₂-aware energy. St1 operates in Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the United Kingdom. St1’s energy portfolio encompasses oil products, biogas, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), renewable diesel (HVO) and solar power. Furthermore, St1 is advancing various major energy transition projects, including transition investments at the oil refinery in Gothenburg.  St1 has 1150 retail stations in Finland, Sweden and Norway. St1’s retail network offers marketplaces with fuels, growing number of EV charging and biogas filling points for heavyduty transport as well as car wash, alongside stand-alone convenience stores and restaurants. St1 has more than 1,000 employees. www.st1.com

St1 Biokraft, a joint venture between St1 and HitecVision, develops biogas for heavy transport, shipping, and industry. The long-term goals are to produce 3 TWh and distribute 6 TWh of biogas by 2030. St1 Biokraft operates 12 production and upgrading facilities in Sweden and Norway. In Finland, the company has two facilities under construction while also running several development projects in the Nordics and Northern Europe. The company also has a growing network of over 50 filling stations and bus depots for CBG (compressed biogas) and 15 filling stations for LBG (liquefied biogas), with a target of 50 stations by 2028.