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.
Energy efficiency of pumping systems
Pumping systems account for more than 20% of the world’s electrical energy demand, and in certain industrial plant operations they can be responsible for between 25% and 90% of the energy usage.
Skutskär Mill’s road to carbon neutral operations
Skutskär Mill in eastern Sweden is a modern pulp mill focusing on the production of fluff pulp for absorbent hygiene products such as diapers, other hygiene products and air-laid nonwovens. Skutskär Mill has a long history of continuously reducing the environmental footprint of its operations and products.
Strong result for Södra’s electricity generation
Domestic electricity for 45,000 homes for one year. That was the total excess from Södra’s own electricity generation according to new figures from 2021.
Combating High Gas Prices by Improving Energy Efficiency Processes for Steam Generation
The recent rise in energy prices have hit industry hard, especially those using natural gas and other fossil fuels for steam generation.
Triple Pundit: Biogas Has Big Circular Economy Potential
As momentum for the circular economy grows, companies must find ways to make a substantial impact on the environment. It’s critical that companies combine their current strategies with new ideas, such as the use of biogas from landfills to better support the circular economy.
Our Place in the New Energy Ecosystem
Every generation efficiency has been greatly improved at pulp and paper mills, and reality may be outpacing perceptions of the major industrial facilities.
Koehler Paper Switched to 100% Green Energy for its New Production Line 8 in Kehl at the Start of the Year
Production line 8, which consumes 75,000 MWh per year, now only uses green electricity from the Schluchsee hydroelectric power plant. This is part of Koehler’s climate strategy and saves 45,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
Essity invests in world’s first tissue machine running on geothermal steam
Essity is investing in enhanced efficiency in the company´s site in Kawerau, New Zealand, including the world’s first tissue machine running a fully geothermal steam drying process.