"Top politicians in Norrbotten want tougher measures against the crypto sector
Published November 18, 2024
In Norrbotten, several companies have been revealed for crypto mining. Now, Member of Parliament Mattias Karlsson (M) wants to see clearer legislation against the extraction.
SVT Norrbotten has previously revealed that several companies in Boden are engaged in crypto mining. An activity that consumes huge amounts of electricity.
In line with the green transition, greater competition for electricity is also expected. Mattias Karlsson (M), group leader for the Moderates in Parliament, wants to see legislation that clarifies the guidelines.
- We should consider legislation that helps us achieve our climate goals. That is, prioritize activities with high social benefit, he says.
“Deeply worrying”
After reading the Swedish Tax Agency's investigation and watching SVT Norrbotten's review, Mattias Karlsson wants to see a change.
- “It is deeply worrying and I think this proves the need for stricter control and a new regulatory framework for the crypto sector in Sweden”, he says."
"Big problems for green transition - but Piteå company goes against the grain
Published today 05:30
The industrial transition has been put to great tests at an early stage. In Piteå, there is a company that has succeeded - but the problems to achieve success are many, according to CEO David Öquist.
Across Norrbotten and Västerbotten, major industrial transformations have encountered major setbacks in their early stages.
Investment costs are enormous and the problems of battery manufacturer Northvolt in particular have raised questions about the
so-called green transition.
Residues become fuel
One company that has already succeeded, however, is Sunpine in Piteå. The company produces raw pine diesel, a biofuel made from waste products from the pulp and paper industry.
But they also had to struggle in the beginning.
- “The difficult thing is that the stakes are so high. They have to be, but you have to identify when the revenue will come in order to survive,” says CEO David Öquist.
Growing sustainably
Another problem that David Öquist sees when he analyzes other industrial investments is that the work of growing is going far too fast.
- “The initial years will be tough, and they were for us too. But I believe that growing in a sustainable way is the reason why we have succeeded.
Political resistance
One problem that arose for the company was when the reduction obligation on diesel was reduced from 30 percent to six percent in 2024. One reason why the factory could not run at full power during the year. But by 2025, they have redirected operations to focus more on foreign markets.
- “I might be a little worried about Sweden in the future. I think there should also be a place in a Swedish market,” says Öquist."
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