Frevar Kf
FREVAR KF is a Fredrikstad Municipality-owned municipal enterprise operating integrated water, wastewater, energy recovery, biogas, recycling, and landfill services for Fredrikstad and Hvaler residents, Øra industrial customers, and regional municipal waste contracts.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2000
- HeadquartersFredrikstad, Norway
- Headcount—
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What Frevar Kf does
FREVAR KF is a Norwegian municipal enterprise (Kommunal forretning) wholly owned by Fredrikstad Municipality that owns and operates the integrated process infrastructure for water production, wastewater treatment, energy recovery, biogas production, recycling, and landfill services for the Fredrikstad and Hvaler municipalities. The company runs six core facilities — a recycling station (Gjenvinningsstasjon) at Habornveien 61 in Gamle Fredrikstad, an energy recovery plant (Energigjenvinningsanlegg), a wastewater treatment plant (Avløpsrenseanlegg) replaced by the FARA project, a water works (Vannverk) at Høyfjell, a biogas plant (Biogassanlegg), and a landfill (Deponi) — all anchored on the Øra industrial area. Technology differentiators include DeAmmon nitrogen removal on reject water, Cambi thermal hydrolysis for sludge treatment, anaerobic digestion for food-waste-to-biogas conversion, and emerging carbon capture and storage (CCS) ambitions backed by CLIMIT feasibility funding. The business model is a hybrid: municipal services are funded under the Norwegian selvkost (cost-recovery) principle via renovation and receiving fees, while commercial activities — including industrial steam supply to Denofa and Kronos Titan, operation of the incineration plant for Saren Energy Bio-El AS, biogas fuel sales, and regional residual waste contracts with Hadeland and Ringerike — generate transactional and usage-based revenues. Approximately 80+ employees execute across operations, technical, finance, HR, procurement, HSEQ, and marketing functions. The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications from Intertek, manages the mandatory FREVAR mobile app for recycling station access control, and is positioned within the Øra industrial symbiosis network that links waste, energy, water, and material flows among multiple regional industrial operators.
Frevar Kf firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Frevar Kf
- Legal name
- FREVAR KF
- Website
- https://frevar.no
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2000
- Operating status
- Operating
- Short description
- FREVAR KF is a Fredrikstad Municipality-owned municipal enterprise operating integrated water, wastewater, energy recovery, biogas, recycling, and landfill services for Fredrikstad and Hvaler residents, Øra industrial customers, and regional municipal waste contracts.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Frevar Kf industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Municipal Environmental Services
- NAICS
- Sewage Treatment Facilities (22132), Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (221310), Solid Waste Combustors and Incinerators (562213), Electric Power Generation, Transmission and Distribution (2211)
- SIC
- Cogeneration Services & Small Power Producers (4991), Refuse Systems (4953), Water Supply (4941)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Biomass & Waste-to-Energy Plant EPC (EUAEAAAI)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Emissions Controls & Environmental Retrofit Services (SCR/FGD/ESP, CEMS) (EUAEALAL)
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Where Frevar Kf is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Fredrikstad
- HQ country
- Norway
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices3 records
Markets served
Frevar Kf business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Infrastructure, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Supply Chain
Revenue model
- Municipal Services (Selvkost): Municipal environmental services financed over the renovation fee and receiving fees. The recycling station is a self-cost activity financed through renovation fees and a receiving fee of 200 NOK. Approximately 53% of costs are covered by the receiving fee, while 47% is covered by the renovation fee. This means all residents contribute to covering costs for those delivering to the station at reduced prices.
- Commercial/Industrial Services: FREVAR provides energy recovery services to industrial customers on the Øra industrial area, including steam delivery to companies like Denofa and Kronos Titan. Commercial business customers pay for waste treatment and energy recovery services. The company won a contract for residual waste from Hadeland and Ringerike (19,000 tonnes annually from 2026).
- Energy Recovery and Biogas Sales: FREVAR produces energy from waste incineration providing district heating to Fredrikstad and steam to industrial customers. Biogas produced from food waste and sewage sludge is used as fuel for buses and renovation vehicles. The company also has a partnership with a gas company for biogas supply to renovation vehicles.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Municipal residents - Recycling station receiving fee |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
Frevar Kf product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FREVAR KF is a municipal enterprise that owns and operates process plants for sewage treatment, drinking water production, energy recovery (waste-to-energy incineration), biogas production, recycling station services, and landfill for Fredrikstad and Hvaler municipalities. It converts household and industrial waste into district heating, industrial steam, biogas for vehicle fuel, and recycled materials, while treating wastewater and producing drinking water for residents. The service portfolio is split into regulated municipal tasks (selvkost) and commercial business operations serving industrial customers and inter-municipal waste contracts.
Product overview
FREVAR KF is a municipal environmental services company operating multiple integrated facilities under one organization. The core portfolio includes: a Recycling Station (Gjenvinningsstasjon) for household waste acceptance, Energy Recovery Plant (Energigjenvinningsanlegg) for waste-to-energy district heating, Wastewater Treatment Plant (Avløpsrenseanlegg) currently being replaced by the major FARA project, Biogas Plant (Biogassanlegg) producing vehicle fuel from food waste, Water Works (Vannverk) for drinking water production, and Landfill (Deponi) for clean masses. Supporting services include a Weigh Station, FREVAR App for access control, and DeAmmon nitrogen removal technology. Strategic initiatives include carbon capture (Karbonfangst/CCS) and the industrial symbiosis network on Øra. The company follows a circular economy model where waste streams become resources for energy, materials, and water.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- FARA: Fredrikstad Avløpsrenseanlegg - New wastewater treatment plant for Fredrikstad and Hvaler municipalities
- FREVAR App
Products and services
- Recycling Station (Gjenvinningsstasjon) Municipal drop-off facility at Habornveien 61, Gamle Fredrikstad, accepting household waste including wood, glass, metals, plastics, electronics, hazardous waste, garden waste, windows, mattresses, boats up to 15 feet, and textiles from Fredrikstad and Hvaler residents. Operates extended weekday hours and Saturday opening with a receiving fee of 200 NOK per load.
- Energy Recovery Plant (Energigjenvinningsanlegg) Waste-to-energy facility that incinerates waste to generate heat and power, supplying district heating to Fredrikstad and industrial steam to companies on the Øra industrial area including Denofa, Kronos Titan, and Saren Energy Bio-El AS.
- Wastewater Treatment Plant (Avløpsrenseanlegg) Municipal wastewater treatment facility serving Fredrikstad and Hvaler municipalities, with the new FARA plant replacing legacy infrastructure at 122,000 PE capacity, including DeAmmon nitrogen removal and Cambi thermal hydrolysis sludge treatment.
- Biogas Plant (Biogassanlegg) Biogas production facility that converts food waste and sewage sludge into biogas via anaerobic digestion. Biogas is used as fuel for buses and waste collection vehicles, with digestate co-products used as fertilizer. Plant capacity is 30,000 tonnes of substrate annually.
- Water Works (Vannverk) Drinking water production facility at Høyfjell, drawing raw water from Isnesfjorden and Borredalsdammen as reserve source, providing piped drinking water to residents and businesses in Fredrikstad and Hvaler municipalities.
- Landfill (Deponi) Landfill facility accepting clean masses (concrete, brick, tile, stone) for internal reuse in road construction and embankments, and hazardous waste such as asbestos, serving municipal and contracted customers.
- FARA (Fredrikstad Avløpsrenseanlegg) Major new wastewater treatment plant for Fredrikstad and Hvaler, designed for 122,000 PE capacity through 2050, climate neutral from day one, with water treatment building, sludge treatment building, and two anaerobic digestion tanks. Replaces legacy Avløpsrenseanlegg as the primary treatment facility.
- Regional Residual Waste Processing Contracts Commercial contract-based processing of residual waste from other municipalities at FREVAR's energy recovery plant, generating steam and district heating from incoming waste streams.
Quantifiable outcome
- 66% material recycling rate for white goods (Stena Recycling downstream results)
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Frevar Kf
Customer profileNamed customers5 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Frevar Kf technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration8 records
Feature3 records
Frevar Kf partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Isegran EiendomminorFREVAR KF and Isegran Eiendom are collaborating on a solution for permanent storage of muddermasser (mud/soil masses). This partnership relates to the FARA project and its associated infrastructure work.
- Oslo Carbon ClusterminorFREVAR is a member of Oslo Carbon Cluster, which may serve as an intermediate solution for CO2 storage at sea before Borg Havn becomes a CO2 hub for the Østfold region. This supports FREVAR's carbon capture ambitions.
- Varmestua (Blå Kors)minorFREVAR and Varmestua (a low-threshold service for people with addiction run by Blå Kors) collaborate on bicycle refurbishment. Near-usable bicycles collected at FREVAR's recycling station are given to Varmestua where they are repaired and given new life, serving Varmestua's users who often need transportation.
- AF GruppencoreAF Gruppen signed contract with FREVAR for phase 2 of the FARA (Fredrikstad Avløpsrenseanlegg) project, covering design and construction of the new wastewater treatment plant on Øra. The contract is valued at just over 1 billion NOK. AF Gruppen was previously awarded phase 1 as general contractor. The project started construction in June 2023 with expected completion in April 2026.
- Enwa (Vannbehandling)coreEnwa is contracted for water treatment systems in the FARA project. Enwa is responsible for the water treatment building component of the new wastewater treatment plant.
- ABBcoreABB is contracted for control systems (styringssystemer) in the FARA project, providing automation and control technology for the new wastewater treatment facility.
- PPM Prosjekt / Rambøll / Pro-Consult / Selberg arkitekter / Dr. Techn Olav OlsencorePPM Prosjekt leads the project management team for the FARA project together with Rambøll, Pro-Consult, Selberg architects, and Dr. Techn Olav Olsen. These firms provide project management, engineering, architecture, and technical consulting services for the new wastewater treatment plant.
- CambicoreFREVAR signed contract with Cambi for sludge treatment equipment as part of the FARA project. Cambi will deliver thermal hydrolysis technology for the sludge treatment process. This enables separation of fertilizer products and maximizes biogas yield. The total FARA project cost is approximately 1.5 billion NOK, with Cambi as a key technology supplier.
- Norsk OmbrukcoreNorsk Ombruk collaborates with FREVAR on white goods and electronics recycling. Items like fridges, freezers, cookers, washing machines, and electronic tools that can be repaired are sold with new warranty through Norsk Ombruk's channels. This partnership extends product life and reduces waste.
- Kirkens BymisjonminorFREVAR partnered with Kirkens Bymisjon for textile recycling. Kirkens Bymisjon sorts and ensures recycling of damaged clothes and curtains delivered to FREVAR's textile towers. This partnership supports reuse and circular economy goals.
- Stena RecyclingcoreStena Recycling is FREVAR's downstream supplier for white goods recycling. They process white goods to achieve 66% material recycling rate, with 23% going to incineration and 2% to landfill. Stena continuously works to improve their material recycling percentage.
- Østfold GjenvinningminorØstfold Gjenvinning receives glass from FREVAR for sorting and sends it to GLAVA for material recycling into new insulation. Østfold Gjenvinning also handles commercial/industrial waste referrals that cannot be handled at FREVAR's station.
- BEWIminorBEWI receives EPS (expanded polystyrene/isopor) from FREVAR for material recycling. Transport boxes, fish boxes, and packaging EPS are sent to BEWI for processing.
- GlavaminorGlava receives glass from FREVAR's recycling station for material recycling. Glass from the recycling station (from windows without hazardous substances) is sent to Glava for production of new insulation material.
- IKEAminorWood materials with paint and nails, pallets, and solid wood boards/shelves from FREVAR are sent to IKEA for material recycling as final treatment.
- Norsk Makulering / NG SecureminorPersonal computer equipment and mobile phones collected at FREVAR are placed in locked metal boxes and delivered to Norsk Makulering/NG Secure for safe destruction. The boxes cannot be opened before reaching the facility, ensuring personal data protection.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Frevar Kf competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- IVAR IKS: Inter-municipal water and wastewater utility serving Stavanger region municipalities. Comparable to FREVAR as a Norwegian inter-municipal company (IKS) providing drinking water and sewage treatment at scale.
- Sirkula AS: Waste management and recycling company serving Innlandet municipalities. Comparable recycling station services and material recovery operations to FREVAR's Gjenvinningsstasjon.
- Returkraft AS: Waste-to-energy plant in Trondheim producing district heating and electricity from household waste. Directly comparable to FREVAR's energy recovery operations and district heating supply model.
- VEAS: One of Norway's largest wastewater treatment plants serving western Oslo and surrounding municipalities. Comparable in scale and advanced treatment technology to the FARA project; both operate large municipal treatment facilities with energy recovery.
- MOVAR IKS: Inter-municipal water, wastewater, and waste management company serving municipalities in the Moss/Horten region. Directly comparable to FREVAR as a Norwegian municipal enterprise (IKS) offering integrated water and environmental services; FREVAR's own CEO Johnny Sundby previously led MOVAR.
- Sarpsborg Avfallsenergi: Waste-to-energy operator serving Sarpsborg region with district heating and steam delivery. Highly comparable to FREVAR's Energigjenvinningsanlegg; FREVAR and Sarpsborg Avfallsenergi jointly litigated the climate quota classification case.
Emerging players
- Stena Recycling: Downstream recycling partner to FREVAR for white goods with a 66% material recycling rate. Adjacent participant in the recycling value chain rather than a direct competitor; represents a private-sector counterpart in materials recovery.
Broad incumbents
- BKK Energigjenvinning AS: Energy and waste subsidiary of BKK (Bergen-region utility) operating waste incineration with district heating. Overlaps with FREVAR's energy recovery and district heating business but operates as part of a broader utility portfolio.
- Hafslund Eco AS: Norwegian district heating and waste-to-energy operator within the Hafslund group. Comparable energy-from-waste operations, but Hafslund Eco operates as part of a much larger utilities group serving the Oslo region.
Regional players
- Oslofjord Varme: District heating provider in the Oslo/Follo region sourcing energy from waste and biomass. Comparable district heating and waste-to-energy operations, but focused on a different geography than FREVAR's Fredrikstad/Hvaler base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
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Frevar Kf leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles11 records
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Frequently asked questions about Frevar Kf
What does Frevar Kf do?
FREVAR KF is a municipal enterprise that owns and operates process plants for sewage treatment, drinking water production, energy recovery (waste-to-energy incineration), biogas production, recycling station services, and landfill for Fredrikstad and Hvaler municipalities. It converts household and industrial waste into district heating, industrial steam, biogas for vehicle fuel, and recycled materials, while treating wastewater and producing drinking water for residents. The service portfolio is split into regulated municipal tasks (selvkost) and commercial business operations serving industrial customers and inter-municipal waste contracts.
Is Frevar Kf a public or private company?
Frevar Kf is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.
When was Frevar Kf founded?
Frevar Kf was founded in 2000.
Where is Frevar Kf based?
Frevar Kf is headquartered in Fredrikstad, Norway, in the Europe region.
How does Frevar Kf make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Municipal Services (Selvkost) is the primary driver. The others are commercial/Industrial Services and energy Recovery and Biogas Sales.
Who are Frevar Kf's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are IVAR IKS, Sirkula AS, Returkraft AS, VEAS, MOVAR IKS and Sarpsborg Avfallsenergi. Stena Recycling is listed as an emerging player. Broad incumbents are BKK Energigjenvinning AS and Hafslund Eco AS. Oslofjord Varme is listed as a regional player.
Does Frevar Kf have an API?
No public API is recorded for Frevar Kf.
What industry is Frevar Kf in?
Frevar Kf's product category is Municipal Environmental Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAEAAAI, Biomass & Waste-to-Energy Plant EPC, with a secondary code of EUAEALAL, Emissions Controls & Environmental Retrofit Services (SCR/FGD/ESP, CEMS). Its NAICS code is 22132 and its SIC code is 4991.