Siccum Approved for a 42 Million SEK Project under the Swedish Energy Agency's Major Pilot and Demonstration Project Initiative.
New Technology for Sustainable Sludge and Sediment Management
Through this project, Siccum takes a significant step toward more energy-efficient and sustainable dewatering of sludge and sediment. The technology is based on freeze dewatering, which reduces both energy consumption and the need for dewatering chemicals, supporting the energy and climate transition.
Project Purpose and Goals
The project's aim is to develop and demonstrate a full-scale facility with the FDWU. By employing freeze dewatering, energy usage can be reduced by up to 90% compared to traditional methods, which contributes to lower carbon emissions and more efficient resource use. This technique also eliminates the need for chemical additives, significantly reducing the environmental impact of sludge dewatering.
The FDWU technology can further facilitate the recovery of valuable resources like phosphorus from wastewater sludge, promoting a circular economy and resource efficiency. The long-term goal of the project is to establish the FDWU as a new standard in sustainable sludge management.
Statement from Jens Eriksson, CEO of Siccum AB
"We are thrilled and honored to move forward with this ambitious project, which marks a transformative step in sustainable sludge and sediment management. The RL8 Leap initiative, supported by the Swedish Energy Agency, represents not only a substantial investment in energy-efficient technology but also a commitment to a cleaner, more resourceful future. This project enables us to further our work on freeze dewatering technology, significantly reducing energy consumption and chemical use, and positions Siccum as a leader in innovative, sustainable solutions for the sludge and waste treatment industry. We look forward to demonstrating the impact of our Freeze Dewatering Unit and contributing meaningfully to the circular economy."
Project details
Name:Â RL8 Leap for Siccum Freeze Dewatering Units
Budget:Â 42,755,220 SEK, with 19,239,850 SEK in funding from the Swedish Energy Agency
Project Duration: October 15, 2024 – October 15, 2027
Organizer:Â Siccum AB
Contact Person:Â Andreas Kostenniemi