Junnikkala and Loimua sign energy production cooperation agreement

Junnikkala Oy and Loimua Oy have agreed on a long-term cooperation regarding the energy production and development of the Junnikkala Kalajoki sawmill in Finland. The agreement is a continuation of the cooperation between Junnikkala and Loimua at Junnikkala's Oulaiten sawmill. According to the cooperation agreement, Loimua acquires the production infrastructure related to the energy production of the Kalajoki sawmill in Junnikkala and the production of district heating. In the future, Loimua will be responsible for heat production at the Kalajoki sawmill and, in addition to Junnikkala, it will also supply heat to the Kalajoki Lämmö district heating network.

In the future, Loimua will produce heat for the Kalajoki sawmill on a turnkey basis. At the same time, Kalajoki Lämmö becomes a significant customer for Loimua, as the heating plants located in the area of ​​the sawmill produce a significant part of the district heating needs of Kalajoki Lämmö's customers.

Junnikkala and Loimua have also agreed on fuel procurement cooperation, according to which Junnikkala will supply Loimua with the biofuels used at Kalajoki thermal plants. Biofuels are by-products generated in Junnikkala's wood procurement and sawing operations, the utilization of which enables the production of almost carbon-neutral district heat and thus also supports Finland's climate goals.