Södra has decided to invest in a new condensing turbine in the pulp mill at Mörrum, which will increase the county of Blekinge’s electricity generation by 20 percent.
Facts About Energy Use and The Paper Industry
The paper industry plays a vital role in our daily lives. Paper is all around us in our homes, schools and offices. It’s a product to feel good about because the industry has taken steps to advance sustainability through energy efficiency.
Suppliers secured for Rottneros Group's investment in renewable energy
Last spring, the board of the Rottneros Group decided to invest 93 MSEK in a solar park and energy storage.
DREWSEN invests €1.4 million in state-of-the-art turbo blower to increase energy efficiency**
DREWSEN Spezialpapiere is consistently pursuing its course towards CO2-neutral paper production.
Ence’s biofactories generated enough renewable energy in 2023 enough to cover the energy demand of 200,000 homes
Ence’s pulp biofactories in Navia (Asturias) and Pontevedra jointly generated in 2023 about 750,000 MWh of renewable energy from biomass in its turbines.
Teralta launches clean hydrogen system to help power Pulp Mill in Prince George, Canada
An average of 500,000 gigajoules of clean hydrogen would be produced annually, reducing CO2 emissions by 700,000 tonnes across the life of the project
DS Smith box plant reduces energy use by 20%, shrinking CO2 emissions with steam system in S.C.
Columbia corrugated facility sees 700+ ton CO2 reduction while increasing speed and capacity
High degree of self-sufficiency in electricity at low risk
SCA is Europe’s largest private forest owner; and in addition to producing wood, the company’s 2.7 million hectares of land offer considerable wind power production capacity.
The Future of Energy and Paper Laakirchen / Steyrermühl
Key projects in paper production for the energy transition
DS Smith turbocharges sustainability efforts with €90m investment at Rouen paper mill
Company to replace the use of coal at the site as part of its decarbonization roadmap, reducing sit emissions by 99,000 tonnes of CO2 per year.
WestRock and ENGIE Sign Agreement to Add Renewable Energy to U.S. Grid
Texas-based solar projects to support WestRock’s pursuit of science-based targets for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Velvet CARE to halve tissue factory’s carbon footprint with PLN 63 million heat and power plant
Company wins government funding to cover approximately 50% of cost
Bracell receives international label of renewable energy production
Certificate proves transparency about the origin of the 100% renewable energy generated by the company
Sappi Gratkorn’s next step to increase the share of renewable energy
As part of Sappi Europe's full scale decarbonisation roadmap, Gratkorn mill is expanding the share of biomass to be used as an energy source, further driving the move away from fossil fuels as part of the mill’s contribution to the European roadmap.
Improved energy-efficiency through upgrading
As part of a larger expansion program – “Expansion Värö 2.0” – Södra Cell Värö implemented an extensive modification of the existing pulper in the spring of 2020. The upgraded pulper is more efficient, quieter and more reliable. Cellwood is awarded gold stars for everything from thorough planning to exemplary documentation.
DS Smith and E.ON unveil combined heat and power plant
State-of-the-art plant will save 36,000 tonnes of CO2 at Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent, UK
UPM electrifies heat and steam production at its mills in Finland and Germany
UPM is replacing the use of fossil fuels with electric boilers in heat and steam production at its mills in Finland and Germany. A total of eight boilers will be installed, mainly to replace the use of natural gas.
UK Government Hydrogen Boost To Help Power Kimberly-Clark Towards 100% Green Energy Target
LONDON, April 6, 2023 – Three green hydrogen projects that Kimberly-Clark is developing with energy industry partners have won places on the UK Government’s Hydrogen Business Model Strategy (HBMS) shortlist.
Decarbonization at the Koehler Group - Lignite Power Plant Converted to Fine Wood Fraction
Decarbonization is part of the Koehler Group’s climate strategy.
Eco-friendly energy for Progroup’s site in Sandersdorf-Brehna: Start of construction of waste-to-energy plant
Sandersdorf-Brehna, 24.03.2023 – The manufacturer of containerboard and corrugated board sheets is expanding its site in Sandersdorf-Brehna to create a zero-waste site.
Major electricity surplus for Södra – can supply 80,000 Swedish households
Green electricity for 80,000 small houses for one year, or one million trips through Sweden by electric car. That was the total surplus from Södra’s green electricity generation in 2022. New figures show that electricity prices in Sweden reached highest-ever levels in 2022.
Smurfit Kappa embraces green energy at Spanish paper mill
Solar panels to reduce CO2 emissions at the Sanguesa paper mill