UPM moves forward in sustainable biochemicals business
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
(UPM, Helsinki, 24 October 2017 at 08:45 EET) - UPM moves forward with the
development of biochemicals business by evaluating the potential of building a
biorefinery in the Chemical Park Frankfurt-Höchst in Germany. The new-to-the-
world biorefinery would combine novel technologies and utilize sustainable wood
raw material in an innovative way. This opportunity is the outcome of more than
five years of extensive technology development and piloting.
The planned industrial scale biorefinery would convert wood into bio-
monoethylene glycol (bMEG), bio-monopropylene glycol (bMPG) and lignin up to
150,000 metric tons per year. Production would be based on hardwood from
sustainably managed forests in Central Europe.
Application areas for bio-monoethylene glycol include textiles, bottles,
packaging and deicing fluids. Bio-monopropylene glycol is used for example in
composites, pharma and cosmetics or detergents. Lignin can be used for example
in wood resins, plastics or foams and coatings. Recently, UPM Plywood introduced
WISA BioBond gluing solution that replaces fossil-based phenol with lignin in
plywood products.
UPM will now proceed with a detailed commercial and basic engineering study to
verify the attractiveness of the business case. The estimated duration of this
phase is about 12 months. If all preparation phases are concluded successfully,
UPM would initiate the company's standard procedure of analysing and preparing
an investment decision.
"We are truly excited about this opportunity to bring bio-based products to the
market, which would enable replacement of fossil-based materials with new
renewable alternatives" says Juuso Konttinen, Vice President, UPM Biochemicals.
"Renewable raw material and efficient processes enable significant reductions in
CO(2) footprint compared to fossil-based products. Furthermore, wood as a second
generation raw material does not compete with food production. These are
compelling sustainability arguments for brand owners and their businesses."
For further information please contact:
Juuso Konttinen, Vice President, UPM Biochemicals, tel. +358 40 531 7405
(Finnish, English)
Michael Duetsch, Director, UPM Biochemicals, tel. +49 821 3109 130 (German,
English)
UPM, Media Relations
Mon-Fri 9.00-16.00 EET
tel. +358 40 588 3284
media(at)upm.com
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Through the renewing of the bio and forest industries, UPM is building a
sustainable future across six business areas: UPM Biorefining, UPM Energy, UPM
Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Paper ENA and UPM Plywood. Our products are
made of renewable raw materials and are recyclable. We serve our customers
worldwide. The group employs around 19,300 people and its annual sales are
approximately EUR 10 billion. UPM shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. UPM
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Chemical Park Frankfurt Höchst
Industriepark Höchst is home to around 90 companies in pharmaceuticals,
biotechnology, basic and specialty chemicals, crop protection, food additives
and services. Some 22,000 people come to work at Industriepark Höchst. The site
covers 460 hectares (1,137 acres). The companies at the park invested around EUR
341 million in the site in 2016. Total investment since 2000 amounts to roughly
EUR 7 billion.
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Datum: 24.10.2017 - 07:45 Uhr
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