New Zealand government partners with Oji Fibre Solutions to explore sustainable wood processing
In New Zealand, Forestry Minister Stuart Nash announced a partnership between the Government and Oji Fibre Solutions to carry out a feasibility study with the aim of boosting the development of sustainable wood products, hydrogen and bio-fuels at the Kinleith Mill near Tokoroa.
“In order to build a low-emissions, high-wage economy, we need to explore innovative and sustainable solutions across all sectors. In the wood processing sector, there is the opportunity to integrate bio-manufacturing, which means producing bio-energy and high value bio-chemicals through the development of an advanced bio-economy manufacturing cluster,” Nash said.
“This joint feasibility study is the perfect opportunity to think differently about the way we process wood in New Zealand, to tap into the bio-economy, and harness the valuable by-products of wood fiber. Throughout this study, we’ll investigate how we can make high-value and sustainable bio-products from wood. This could create high-wage, highly-skilled jobs as well as unlocking regional economic opportunities and ultimately building a productive, sustainable and inclusive bio-economy,” Nash added.
Category: Chemicals & Materials
