Energy
Scope 2 includes indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy, such as electricity and district heating.
Avinor aims to reduce energy consumption from operating existing buildings and facilities by 10% by the end of 2028, compared to the 2023 level.
This goal applies to energy use that is adjusted for temperature, excludes vehicle charging and re-invoiced electricity, and includes self-produced energy. In the event of significant changes in area or measurement structure, deviations will be explained in the energy reporting.
It is estimated that the goal would result in cost savings of about19 million NOK annually from a 10% reduction in Avinor's own energy consumption, and would contribute positively to the established climate target (4-7% of emission reductions).
Key Initiatives
Avinor has launched an energy optimization project to reduce energy consumption and costs through profitable measures across the entire organization.The project is organized into four work streams:
- Investment and Operations: Identification, analysis, and implementation of energy measures requiring investments and operational enchancements.
- System Optimization: Improvement of SD systems and energy monitoring systems (EMS).
- Measurement and Payment: Managing metering, billing, and user payments for energy consumption.
- Technology and Innovation: Development of smarter energy management using new technology.
At Svalbard Airport, Avinor is commissioning a new biogas‑based combined heat and power plant designed to provide a fully fossil‑free supply of electricity and heat under Arctic operating conditions. The system was commissioned on 12 January 2026, marking the start of the plant’s trial operations.The power plant will produce both electricity and heat using liquid biogas (LBG). The facility is dimensioned to meet the airport’s entire electricity and heating demand, with an installed electrical capacity of 195 kW and a thermal capacity of 780 kW. Based on 2022 figures, the project is expected to reduce Avinor’s greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 2,500 tonnes of CO₂e annually.
Avinor has already established solar panel installations at Svalbard, Stavanger, and Kristiansand airports. The next step is a solar park at Fagernes Airport, Leirin. The park will be built on the runway’s grey area, an already developed and regulated site, and will not involve any further encroachment on nature. The solar park will contribute new energy production that supports local business development and will be established within the airport’s perimeter fence.