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
Verdane, Equinor and Södra announce Njord Carbon initiative to scale the permanent, engineered carbon removals value chain
Even if the world succeeds in dramatically cutting its collective CO2 emissions, there is an urgent need to remove billions of tonnes of CO2from the atmosphere.
World first as hydrogen successfully trialled at Smurfit Kappa plant with HYFLEXPOWER demonstrator
Important first step forward in journey to carbon-free industry
New study shows paper industry could increase on-site renewable electricity and heat generation by 2030
A new study commissioned by Cepi to AFRY, a Scandinavian firm supplying engineering and advisory services, shows the untapped further potential for paper mills to function as renewable energy hubs.
Golbey renewable energy plant is under construction
The largest cogeneration (generates electricity and heat) plant of its kind in France is under construction at the mill site of Norske Skog Golbey, France.
RWE and Koehler Paper sign green power agreement
10-year contract for up to 175 gigawatt hours annually from 2023 onwards. RWE supplies green certificates of origin from Dutch onshore wind farm Waddenwind / Koehler Paper converts further part of production to green electricity.
UPM inaugurates state-of-the-art combined heat and power (CHP) plant at Europe's largest paper mill
UPM has officially opened a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Germany, bringing the company closer to meeting its ambitious target to decrease its CO2 emissions by 65% by 2030.
Pulp mills mitigate energy crisis
The steady flow of renewable electricity produced by UPM’s pulp mills in Finland helps to maintain the Finnish electrical system and ease the shortage of energy.
Smurfit Kappa paper mill unveils new sustainable innovation
Smurfit Kappa’s Townsend Hook paper mill in the UK has introduced a new state-of-the art drying process innovation to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions.
New wind park will supply UPM’s Finnish paper mills with sustainable power from early 2023
UPM's commitment to wind power in Finland will significantly decrease emissions resulting from UPM’s paper production.
Digital solutions from the Papermaking 4.0 portfolio lead to optimized energy efficiency with significant cost savings
Voith offers energy-saving solutions along the entire process chain
Heat Management's HISS™ was installed as part of Södra expansion 2.0 project
Heat Management's HISS™ was installed as part of Södra expansion 2.0 project, resulting in production records (+9%), and increased boiler load by 12%.
How to save energy up to 30–70% in paper machine vacuum system?
Today, every mill is looking for ways to save energy – not only to cut down costs but also to reduce its carbon footprint. We at Runtech Systems are happy to share with you some tips how to do it.
Pulp mills’ energy self-sufficiency of more than 100% enables a fossil-free future
Metsä Group’s objective is that it will no longer use any fossil fuels in its production by 2030 and will therefore not produce any fossil carbon dioxide emissions.
Reduced water and energy usage at Papierfabrik Palm following successful start-up of Voith BlueLine stock preparation unit
The BlueLine OCC stock preparation unit customized by Voith for paper manufacturer Papierfabrik Palm recently started operation.