Nordic Pellets Conference 2026 – Navigating a Changing Market
The Nordic Pellets Conference 2026, held on 3–4 February in Gothenburg, once again confirmed its role as one of the most important meeting places for the Nordic and north European pellet sector.
Organised by Svebio – the Swedish Bioenergy Association, in close cooperation with the Swedish Pellets Association and partners, the conference gathered nearly 115 participants from around 10 countries and representing the whole value chain for two intensive and highly engaging days.
With the backdrop of a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, evolving EU regulation and increasing pressure on energy systems due to changes in production, this year’s conference focused strongly on how the pellet and bioenergy sectors can navigate uncertainty while strengthening energy security, resilience and long-term sustainability.
A programme reflecting today’s challenges
The conference programme combined policy discussions, market outlooks and concrete technical insights, offering participants a broad and well-balanced perspective on the sector’s development.
Discussions throughout the conference highlighted how the market has been and are changing rapidly due to geopolitical tensions, new sustainability requirements and short-term political decisions, both on national and EU level.
This has increased uncertainty for investors and market actors alike. At the same time, a clear shift in argumentation could be observed: while climate and sustainability remain fundamental drivers, energy security, resilience and domestic supply are increasingly moving to the forefront of the debate.
Looking ahead
The discussions in Gothenburg made one thing very clear: pellets and bioenergy will continue to play a crucial role in Europe’s energy transition, not least in strengthening energy security and system resilience in an increasingly uncertain world. At the same time, the sector must continue to adapt to new market conditions, policy frameworks and technological developments.
The Nordic Pellets Conference 2026 demonstrated the strength, innovation and commitment within the sector – and the importance of continued dialogue, collaboration and knowledge sharing. Svebio looks forward to building on these discussions and welcoming participants back to the next Nordic Pellets Conference in the beginning of 2027.