Energy
Scope 2 includes indirect greenhouse gas emissions from purchased energy, such as electricity and district heating.
Avinor aims to reduce the energy consumption for the operation of existing buildings and facilities by 10% by the end of 2028, compared with the 2023 level.
This target applies to energy use adjusted for temperature, excludes vehicle charging and re-invoiced electricity, and includes self-produced energy. In the event of major changes in area or metering structure, any deviations will be explained in the energy reporting.
It is estimated that the target will result in cost savings of ~NOK 19 million annually from a 10% reduction in Avinor's own energy consumption, and will contribute positively to the adopted climate target (4–7% of emissions reductions).
Energy optimization
About energy optimization
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 workstreams:
- Investment and Operations: Identification, analysis, and implementation of energy measures that require investments and operational improvements.
- System Optimization: Improvement of building management systems and energy management systems (EOS).
- Metering and Payment: Work related to metering, invoicing, and user billing for energy consumption.
- Technology and Innovation: Development of smarter energy management through new technology.
Combined heat and power plant with biogas at Svalbard Airport
In Svalbard, Avinor is developing a new energy solution that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions — but which also requires major investments in infrastructure and technology. The combined heat and power plant will produce both electricity and heat using liquefied biogas (LBG). The facility will have a capacity of 195 kW of electrical power and 780 kW of heat. It is scheduled to be installed in fall 2025, with trial operations the same year and full operation from 2026. The measure is important for reducing Avinor’s greenhouse gas emissions in the short term and is expected to cut emissions by around 2,500 tons of CO₂e compared with 2022.
Solar energy – local production at several airports
Avinor has already established solar power facilities 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 gray area – an already developed and regulated area – and will not involve any further encroachment on nature. The solar park will contribute new power generation that supports local economic development, and it will be established within the airport fence.