Stora Enso invests millions in green energy at German biomass mill

July 22, 2018 |

In Finland, Stora Enso is installing a new steam turbine with a closed-loop cooling system and additional biomass storage at its mill in Maxau, Germany. The investment cost is approximately EUR 25 million (approximately $29 million) and implementation of the project is scheduled to start during the third quarter of 2018 with completion in 2020.

Stora Enso wants to secure the long-term profitable energy production in Maxau Mill by increased electricity generation and higher efficiency. The new 57 MW extraction-condensing turbine complements the existing Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant which started up in 2010. The investment will reduce the energy cost and secure long-term cost competitiveness of the paper mill. Once installed, the payback time will be around four years.

The investment contributes to Stora Enso’s carbon neutral roadmap and science-based targets through higher share of biomass and higher efficiency ( >50 000t CO2 savings per year). The closed loop cooling system will relieve the Rhine River significantly by less thermal output and considerably lower river water extraction.

The news comes on the heels of their half-year financial report that showed profitable growth in the company despite wood shortages and other temporary headwinds.

Category: Fuels

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