The start-up of the heating plant is expected to take place at the beginning of 2018. The value of the order is over Euro 20 million.
"Utilization of wood pellets as fuel increases the use of domestic renewable fuels in energy production and creates jobs in raw material sourcing and transport. The heating plant also supports Helen's goals of climate-neutral production," says Heikki Hapuli, Director, Production and Distribution at Helen Oy.
"In designing the Salmisaari wood pellet plant we have been able to utilize the experiences gained in earlier, similar projects. The plant fulfils the tightening environmental requirements by utilizing a low-NOx burner technique and efficient dust removal. Pellets made of barkless raw material as well as industrial pellets, which have been produced by also including bark and forest residue, can be utilized as fuel at the plant," says Kai Mäenpää, Vice President, Energy Sales and Services Operations, Valmet.
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.
