The government and a broad majority in the Danish Parliament have today designated 11 national industrial parks spread across the country.
But for 18 municipalities that had sent applications in the hope of becoming the center of the green production of the future, the day ended in disappointment.
A total of 29 municipalities participated in the race to get a share of the government's industrial initiative, which is intended to make it easier for large manufacturing companies to quickly establish themselves in Denmark.
But only 11 of them have been selected.
Disappointment in Ringsted: We are the natural center of Zealand
One of the municipalities that came prepared with ambitious plans and large areas, but did not end up among the 11 designated, is Ringsted. And Mayor Klaus Hansen (V) does not hide his annoyance at today's decision.
- I am sincerely disappointed that the parties to the agreement have not wanted to prioritize the enormous growth potential that lies in utilizing our central location right in the middle of Zealand, where the railway meets from all directions - and where there is also a direct connection to the motorway network towards both the capital and the rest of Denmark, says Klaus Hansen.
Today's announcement also arouses disappointment in Vejle Municipality. The municipality had pointed to an area at Give Øst as a possible location for a state-owned industrial park close to the central Jutland motorway, but the wish was not fulfilled here either.
- We are of course very disappointed about that, says Mayor Jens Ejner Christensen (V) to Vejle Amts Folkeblad. However, he points out that the work to attract manufacturing companies and green technologies continues - even without government designation.
Here are the 18 municipalities that did not receive an industrial park
- Brønderslev Municipality
- Egedal Municipality
- Faxe Municipality
- Fredericia Municipality
- Helsingør Municipality
- Herning Municipality
- Holbæk Municipality
- Holstebro Municipality
- Kolding Municipality
- Køge Municipality
- Norddjurs Municipality
- Ringsted Municipality
- Roskilde Municipality
- Sønderborg Municipality
- Tønder Municipality
- Vejen Municipality
- Vejle Municipality
- Vesthimmerland Municipality
Source: Ministry of Business and Industry
The 11 selected industrial parks range widely - from Kalundborg's biotech cluster and Esbjerg's green energy hub to Lolland's large industrial venture with connections to the Fehmarnbelt link.
The industrial parks are part of the agreement "Red carpet for production companies", which the government entered into in November with DD, SF, K, DF and R. The purpose is to make it easier and faster for large industrial companies to establish themselves, including through a so-called one-stop-shop for regulatory processing.
Originally, the plan was to designate five industrial parks with access to necessary infrastructure such as electricity, water and transport - but it ended up with 11. Almost a third of the country's municipalities managed to register their interest before the deadline of May 15.
The agreement's description of the 11 selected projects
- Esbjerg: The project focuses on heavy industry such as wind turbine components as well as green energy, hydrogen and PtX and is assessed to be able to support the green transition. At the same time, the project is strategically well located in terms of infrastructure and regional positions of strength. The project covers 158 hectares, of which 118 hectares are new construction sites.
- Aalborg: The project focuses on green technology, CCUS (Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage) and energy production. It is located close to the port and has good connections to the existing ecosystem with several strong players and expected investments of DKK 10 billion and approximately 1,500 new jobs. The project covers approximately 250 hectares, of which 121 hectares are new construction sites.
- Kalundborg: The project focuses on life science and green energy and builds on an already existing international position of strength within life science and biotech/biosolutions. There is a well-developed supply and infrastructure (Kalundborg Symbiose) and generally a strategic and professional set-up. The project covers 234 hectares, of which 200 hectares are new construction sites.
- Horsens: The project focuses on technology production for the food industry and biosolutions and in the longer term defense and aviation. The area is located with strong infrastructure, a large workforce, educational institutions and business clusters. The project covers 823 hectares, of which 443 hectares are new construction sites.
- Kerteminde: The project is a development of the Port of Odense, which focuses on offshore wind, maritime production and green technology. The project has a strong partnership between Kerteminde and Odense Municipality as well as the Port of Odense and builds on local strengths. The project covers approximately 355 hectares, of which approximately 115 hectares are new construction sites.
- Aabenraa: The project focuses on the production and storage of green energy (PtX, biogas and e-fuels) in continuation of the South Jutland position of strength with the development of technologies for sector coupling and green energy. This is a large area with a slightly longer time perspective. The proximity to the German market and the upcoming hydrogen infrastructure supports the development. The project covers 696 hectares, all of which are new construction sites.
- Viborg: (Aarhus, Favrskov and Randers are co-applicants)
The project focuses on green transition, agribusiness and biosolutions. The project has a large catchment area, broad municipal support from several municipalities and builds on existing strengths and business clusters. The project covers 95 hectares, of which 75 hectares can be laid out as new construction sites. - Næstved: (Vordingborg is co-applicant) The project focuses on green production and recycling and shows prospects for attracting investments in sustainable production companies. The project is strategically well located and close to motorways, ports and the Fehmarnbelt. The project covers 207 hectares, of which 140 hectares are new construction sites.
- Skive: The project focuses on circular economy, biosolutions and green technology with good experiences from GreenLab Skive, which is already a leading platform for green industrial symbiosis and sharing of energy and materials between companies. The project is strongly anchored locally and among national research actors. The project covers 130 hectares, of which approximately 56 hectares are new construction sites.
- Ikast-Brande: The project focuses on transport-intensive industries such as production, transport and logistics companies within larger industries that need a location close to the overall road network, as well as environmentally demanding companies. The area is located with transport infrastructure, experience in handling large industrial projects and interest from production companies with high complexity. The project covers 647 hectares, of which 490 hectares are new construction sites.
- Lolland: The project focuses on heavy industry, logistics, offshore energy and sustainable production with strong synergies for the Fehmarnbelt link. It is a visionary project with long-term potential for regional development. The project covers 780 hectares, of which 63 hectares are new construction sites.
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