Sweco, Europe’s leading architecture and engineering consultancy, has secured a prestigious framework agreement with Vattenfall, Sweden’s largest electricity provider and one of Europe’s most significant energy companies. This comprehensive agreement encompasses technical consulting services across multiple energy disciplines, including wind power, hydropower, thermal power, and nuclear power facilities. The three-year contract carries an estimated total value of approximately SEK 600 million, reinforcing Sweco’s position as a trusted partner in Sweden’s energy sector transformation.
The agreement represents a continuation and expansion of the long-standing collaboration between these two industry leaders, demonstrating mutual commitment to advancing sustainable energy solutions and supporting Sweden’s ambitious climate goals.
Contract Timeline and Extension Options
The new framework agreement officially commences in January 2026 and spans an initial three-year period. The contract structure includes flexibility for future collaboration, with options to extend for up to two additional years, potentially extending the partnership through 2031. This arrangement provides both companies with stability for long-term planning while maintaining adaptability to evolving market conditions and technological advancements.
Continuation of Proven Collaboration
This agreement builds upon Sweco and Vattenfall’s established relationship, focusing on the development, maintenance, and innovation of Vattenfall’s extensive energy facilities portfolio. The partnership ensures continuity in service delivery while introducing opportunities for implementing cutting-edge solutions across Vattenfall’s operations.
Sweco’s expertise will directly support Vattenfall’s ambitious goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2040. Ann-Louise Lökholm Klasson, Business Area President for Sweco in Sweden, emphasized the significance of this partnership: “Sweco has a long-standing collaboration with Vattenfall, and we are proud to yet again be selected as a trusted advisor in the ongoing green transition of Sweden’s energy sector.”
The collaboration positions both companies at the forefront of Sweden’s energy transformation, addressing critical challenges facing the Swedish society as it transitions toward a fully sustainable energy supply system. This partnership exemplifies how private-public collaboration can accelerate progress toward national and European climate objectives.
Renewable Energy Solutions
Sweco will deliver specialized consulting services in wind power and hydropower projects, two cornerstone technologies in Sweden’s renewable energy strategy. These services encompass project development, optimization of existing facilities, and implementation of innovative technologies to enhance efficiency and output.
Nuclear and Thermal Power Expertise
The agreement includes comprehensive support for nuclear power facilities, including the critical area of final storage solutions for spent nuclear fuel. Thermal power consulting services will focus on optimizing existing operations while exploring cleaner, more efficient technologies.
Distribution and Production Infrastructure
Sweco’s scope extends to electricity and heat distribution networks, ensuring reliable energy delivery to end consumers. Additionally, the consultancy will support the development of new power and heat production facilities, contributing to capacity expansion and grid modernization efforts.
As a state-owned enterprise, Vattenfall operates as one of Europe’s largest producers and retailers of electricity and heat. The company has committed to a strategic focus on fossil-free energy production and low-carbon solutions, positioning itself as a leader in Europe’s long-term transition to a sustainable energy system. This framework agreement with Sweco directly supports these objectives by ensuring access to world-class technical expertise throughout the transformation journey.
Comprehensive Energy Transition Support
Sweco actively facilitates the energy transition by integrating expertise across the entire energy ecosystem. The consultancy provides advisory services to transmission system operators (TSOs) and distribution system operators (DSOs), addressing critical aspects such as power balancing, security of supply, and the expansion of electricity transmission and distribution networks.
Advanced Technology Integration
Sweco’s capabilities extend to emerging technologies essential for future energy systems, including hydrogen solutions, large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS), and carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS). The company also specializes in renewable energy production projects, particularly wind and solar power installations, and promotes efficient energy use through innovative design and planning solutions.
With 23,000 architects, engineers, and specialists across Europe, Sweco combines collective knowledge to plan and design sustainable communities and cities. The Vattenfall partnership exemplifies how the consultancy leverages this expertise to facilitate the green transition, maximize digitalization potential, and strengthen community resilience. With annual sales of approximately SEK 31 billion (EUR 2.7 billion) in 2024, Sweco continues to expand its influence in shaping Europe’s sustainable energy future.
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