Valmet will supply automation technology to Pori Energia Oy's Aittaluoto biomass power plant in Pori, Finland, as the company says in the press release received by Lesprom Network.
The target of the company's Aittaluoto 2020 project is to replace the outdated low-efficiency power plant processes, decrease the use of fossil fuels in energy production, and meet the operational requirements of the industry in the area. The modernization will decrease the CO2 emissions of the Aittaluoto power plant by 88,000 tons annually.
The value of the order will not be disclosed. Typically, the value of this kind of automation system deliveries ranges from below Euro 1 million to Euro 3 million. The modernized biomass power plant will start its operation in the summer of 2020.
Valmet's delivery includes a Valmet DNA automation system, a safety system and an information management system with applications for emissions control and boiler performance monitoring. Additionally, the delivery includes system engineering, installation, commissioning and training.
Pori Energia is a 120-year-old energy company that employs over 230 people. The company's business areas are energy production, electricity sales, district heating and cooling, as well as operating, contracting and wind power services.
Valmet is the leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.
