Valmet-supplied LignoBoost plant now handed over to Stora Enso's Sunila mill in Finland
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Valmet Corporation's press release on October 6, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. EET
Stora Enso's Sunila mill is now running the Valmet-supplied LignoBoost lignin
separation plant. As the last part of the handover process, the lignin dryer,
was taken over by the Stora Enso team on September 15, 2015. The LignoBoost
plant is integrated with the pulp mill to separate and collect lignin from the
black liquor. This is a significant step in transforming the Sunila mill towards
an innovative and customer focused biorefinery. The plant has been running since
January 2015 and production has been ramped up during the year.
"Through the lignin extraction process we have replaced a great amount of
natural gas with the dried lignin produced in the new LignoBoost plant, and by
doing that reduced our carbon dioxide emissions. We are developing this new
product and working together with our customers to start external sales," says
Sakari Eloranta, Senior Vice President, Operations and Investment Projects,
Stora Enso Biomaterials.
"This is the second commercial scale LignoBoost plant in the world. We continue
to develop this technology, as we see a great potential in utilizing lignin in
various uses. Lignin powder can be used as raw material at the mill for firing
or it can be converted into other materials and products. Lignin separation will
at the same time improve the environmental performance of the mill," says Anders
Larsson, Director, Bio materials, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet
LignoBoost lignin separation technology
LignoBoost is one of Valmet's biotechnology solutions that responds to the
growing interest for utilizing bio-based raw materials. LignoBoost is Valmet's
patented method of extracting lignin from Kraft Pulp process' spent cocking
chemicals, the black liquor. By treating the black liquor with carbon-dioxide
and a strong acid the lignin is precipitated, which is then washed and dried.
Lignin is an organic polymer and has a heating value similar to carbon. Lignin
is besides cellulose and hemi cellulose the most common material in wood.
In addition to LignoBoost, Valmet has several bio initiatives including products
such as bio coal, solutions for second generation ethanol, pyrolysis oil as well
as direct and indirect gasification of biomaterials.
About the customer Stora Enso Biomaterials
Stora Enso Biomaterials offers a variety of pulp grades to meet the demands of
paper, board and tissue producers. The mission is to develop higher value added
bio-based products that contribute positively to our customers by helping them
reduce their environmental footprint. The Sunila mill has an annual capacity of
370,000 ton of softwood pulp. The mill employs approximately 160 people.
VALMET
Corporate Communications
For further information, please contact:
Anders Larsson, Director, Bio Materials, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet,
tel. +46 70 588 5477
Marita Niemelä, Vice President, Strategy, Pulp and Energy business line, Valmet,
tel. +358 50 4120 802
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation
and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. Valmet's vision is to
become the global champion in serving its customers.
Valmet's services cover everything from maintenance outsourcing to mill and
plant improvements and spare parts. The strong technology offering includes pulp
mills, tissue, board and paper production lines, as well as power plants for
bio-energy production. Valmet's advanced automation solutions range from single
measurements to mill wide turnkey automation projects.
Valmet's net sales in 2014 were approximately EUR 2.5 billion. Our 12,000
professionals around the world work close to our customers and are committed to
moving our customers' performance forward - every day. Valmet's head office is
in Espoo, Finland and its shares are listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki Ltd.
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