EasyMining, part of the Ragn-Sells Group, is set to build a second Ash2Phos plant in Helsingborg, Sweden. Doubling Europe’s capacity for sustainable phosphorus recovery, the facility will process 30,000 tonnes of sewage sludge ash annually, with start-up planned for 2028.
“To create a sustainable society, we must use the resources we already have, over and over again. This investment unlocks the potential of sewage sludge ash as a domestic and circular phosphorus source,” says Jan Svärd, CEO of EasyMining.
The Ash2Phos technology, developed by EasyMining, recovers over 90% of the phosphorus in incinerated sewage sludge ash, transforming waste into valuable resources. The recycled phosphorus, produced as calcium phosphate, can replace virgin phosphorus in agriculture, reducing Europe’s dependence on imports from countries like Russia and Morocco.
“Our technology not only recovers phosphorus but also generates commercial by-products like ferric chloride and sodium aluminate, essential for society,” says Jan Svärd.
With stricter regulations coming into force in Germany by 2029, these facilities are vital for meeting environmental goals. The Helsingborg plant will complement the first Ash2Phos facility in Schkopau, Germany, which is scheduled to start production in 2027. Together, they will strengthen Europe’s circular economy and contribute to a more resilient food system.
“Doubling our capacity to recover phosphorus is a major step forward in tackling global challenges like resource scarcity and climate change,” says Christian Kabbe. “The additional capacity in Sweden will support northern Germany while ensuring efficient processing of increasing ash volumes.”
The Helsingborg project has received SEK 51 million in funding from Klimatklivet, Sweden’s state initiative for climate investments.
