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ANNUAL REPORT 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB ANNUAL REPORT 2011 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB This document is an English language translation of the CONTENTS Swedish original. In the event of any discrepancy between the English translation and the Swedish original, the Swedish original shall prevail. 1 2011 in brief 2 Biogas facts 4 Business concept, mission and vision 5 Employees 6 CEO commentary 8 Market overview 10 Fordonsgas Stockholm AB 12 Biogas Uppland 13 Biogas Varberg 14 Biogas South Korea 16 Board of Directors 18 Board of Directors’ report 23 Financial statements 31 Accounting principles 33 Notes 43 Audit report 45 Glossary The cover features one of the 240 SL biogas buses that operate in the Stockholm area. Biogas buses contribute to a reduction in greenhouse gasses as well as to better air locally thanks to low emissions of particulates and nitrogen oxides. Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB Holländargatan 21A SE-111 60 Stockholm, Sweden Telephone: +46 (8) 503 872 20 Fax: +46 (8) 503 872 21 [email protected] www.scandinavianbiogas b ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB 2011 IN BRIEF (2010) Significant events during the year Net sales SEK 98.2 million (73.3) Operating loss SEK 104.0 million (-54.6) Total assets SEK 385.3 million (403.3) Production volumes and sales of biogas increased by 10 percent at Fordonsgas Stockholm AB’s plants in Bromma and Henriksdal as a result of an extensive efficiency program. Applications to assume Stockholm Vatten’s permit to operate biogas operations in accordance with the Environmental Code have been submitted to the County Administrative Board. It is anticipated that Scandinavian Biogas will take over these permits in 2012. A feasibility study was initiated to expand operations at Henriksdal to 20 million normal cubic meters (Nm3) of upgraded biogas. Increased costs and revenue losses incurred because a subcontractor failed to deploy a facility for liquid biogas in Loudden and failed to deliver equivalent facilities to Varberg in Sweden and Ulsan in South Korea. Scandinavian Biogas has partially changed its business strategy. Going forward the company will only finance investments in the Nordic region. For projects outside this region, the company will seek collaboration with strong financial partners. On May 2, Matti Vikkula became the new CEO of Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB. The former CEO assumed the position of marketing director. Development projects implemented at the biogas facility in South Korea led to an increase in production volumes and raw gas towards the year-end. Scandinavian Biogas carried out a rights issue of shares, generating SEK 17.6 million, as well as a rights issue and directed issue of convertibles that generated a capital injection of SEK 30 million. The company intends to implement a number of investments at the plants in Varberg, Sweden and Ulsan, South Korea. 1 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB BIOGAS FACTS 121 MILLION Normal cubic meters of vehicle gas was sold in Sweden in 2011, of which 75.1 million was eco-friendly biogas. MORE THAN 30 A PIONEER Swedish cities use biogas as fuel in the Sweden is a pioneer and world leader in public transport system. using biogas as a fuel. The environmental benefits of biogas are greatest when used by heavy vehicles in urban environments. AVERAGE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES IN 2011 Number of employees in CHALLENGE 45 Sweden The transition to renewable fuel has been identified by Swedish politicians as one of Number of employees in society’s greatest challenges. 20 South Korea GOAL The political objective in Sweden is to increase the percentage of renewable fuel from the current level used today of 6 percent to a 8.6 completely fossil-free vehicle stock by 2030. Million normal cubic meters of vehicle fuel quality biogas were produced at Scandinavian Biogas plants in Sweden in 2011, making the company the largest supplier of biogas in Stockholm. 2005 Scandinavian Biogas was established ’’ CUSTOMERS Scandinavian Biogas’s largest client in Sweden is SL (Stockholm public transport), which currently operates 240 buses in Stockholm city’s public transport system. Biogas is also supplied and sold to Stockholm Gas as well as through the company’s filling station at Bromma, which is the largest in Sweden in terms of volume. The raw gas produced in South Korea is sold to a private company. The gas is combusted and the energy is used for heating. 2 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB NET SALES IN SEK MILLION 73.3 2010 98.2 2011 NEW FILLING STATION FOR BIOGAS Scandinavian Biogas’s filling station in Bromma was inaugurated in April 2011 and has quickly become the largest in Sweden in terms of volume. At the year-end 2011, there were 39,000 gas-powered vehicles in Sweden. Sweden is the world leader in the use of biogas as a vehicle fuel. In 2010, 9.4 percent of IN SWEDEN, BIOGAS HAS BECOME A STRATEGIC ISSUE the total number of registered AND A PREREQUISITE FOR THE TAXI, PUBLIC TRANSPORT buses were biogas buses, with a total of 572 biogas buses in AND SANITIZATION INDUSTRIES. the Stockholm area. Scandinavian biogas’s mission is on a commercial basis to ’’ ensure greater access to bio- gas, thereby facilitating the transition from fossil fuel to renewable energy. GEOGRAPHY Scandinavian Biogas sells biogas in Sweden and South Korea. In the years up to 2014, the company intends to primarily expand in the Nordic region, initially in Stockholm and Mälardalen. For projects outside the Nordic 44% Of the biogas produced in Sweden region, the company will seek collaboration today is upgraded and sold as fuel, with strong financial partners allowing them with an equal percentage used for heating. to stand for the majority of the investment. 3 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB BUSINESS CONCEPT, MISSION AND VISION Scandinavian Biogas business concept is to be a leader in the design and operation of biogas production plants Operations Scandinavian Biogas is a leading player in large-scale biogas production. The company possesses world leading expertise in how to optimize the construction and operations of digesters in order to maximize the production of biogas from different types of organic material. With a strategic focus on research and development, the company continues to place great importance on the development of methods that facilitate the efficient production of biogas from both established and new types of waste and residue. The company’s knowledge and methodologies enable biogas production to be performed in a more cost and resource-efficient manner today than before. Mission - our contribution to society Our mission is to contribute to and facilitate the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy Vision - our business and how we generate value for our shareholders Our vision is to be world leader in the large-scale production of biogas Geographic focus Our offering in the Nordic market comprises full responsibility for building, owning and operating biogas plants. For projects in other markets, our strategy is seek long term collaboration with strong financial partners, in which case Scandinavian Biogas’s revenues are based on consultancy fees, licensing and capacity optimization. Biogas - our core business Through research and development, Scandinavian Biogas has developed methods to continuously improve the digestion process for biogas production from biomass, mainly from the large amount of waste generated during the treatment of sewage and from industrial processes such as production of food and biofuels. In our work we apply extensive knowledge and experience from earlier projects, as well as the findings from the testing and evaluation of 300 different organic materials, carried out at the company’s research and development center in Linköping. 4 UTSLÄPP AV KOLDIOXID PER CAPITA Ton per capita, 2007 Luxemburg USA Australien Kanada Finland Tjeckien Ryssland Nederländerna OECD Irland Korea Belgien Tyskland Japan Danmark Grekland Storbritannien Nya Zeeland Österrike Polen EU-27 Norge Spanien Island Italien Sydafrika Slovakien Frankrike Schweiz Ungern Portugal Sverige Kina Mexiko Turkiet Brasilien Indien ANNUAL REPORT 2011 0 5 10 15 20 25 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB Källa: UNECCC EMPLOYEES INDIVIDUAL DRIVE CHANNELED GLOBAL ENERGY SUPPLY Percent, 2011 TOWARDS COMMONOther GOALS types of energy 20% Fossil Scandinavian Biogas’s HR ambition, in collaboration and dialog with managementfuel and employees, GENDER DISTRIBUTION IN SWEDEN 80% is to work towards fulfilling the company’s vision, strategy and goals. Another key task is to Percent, 2010 develop and retain qualified personnel, which is a challenge in times that require the implemen- Men 70% Women 30% tation of cost saving measures, organizational changes and staff reductions. Another priority is to continuously identify the need for skills enhancementENERGY SUPPLY in IN order SWEDEN to maintain a competitive edge, as well as seeing to what extent this canPercent, be resolved 2011 using the existing skills set within Other the company. This is particularly important in atypes young of niche industry where the recruitment energy base – with the right expertise and experience in60% the field – is limited. Fossil GENDER DISTRIBUTION IN SOUTH KOREA During the year, a number of employees underwent expertise development.fuel However, a number Percent, 2010 40% Men 95% Women 5% of expertise requirements remain to be met, which will be a key task in 2012. Moreover, the company carried out a major reorganization. This was welcomed throughout the organization and active support from employees facilitated the implementationSource: International of Energy the Agency process. TRANSPORT SECTOR IN SWEDEN Percent, 2011 Other types of AMONG THE 45 EMPLOYEES IN THE energy COMPANY’S SWEDISH OPERATIONS: 6% Fossil fuel professor 94% 1 Source: Ekonomifakta 2 PhDs other academic 30 degrees 5 ANNUAL REPORT 2011 Scandinavian Biogas Fuels International AB CEO COMMENTARY Financial year 2011 2011 was a challenging year with major costs, unforeseen expenses and revenues losses.
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