Jan 03, 2014. /Lesprom Network/. Suzano Papel E Celulose S.A. has started up operations at its new pulp production unit located in Imperatriz, Maranhao, Brazil, as PaperAge reported.

The new pulp mill will have eucalyptus market pulp production capacity of 1.5 million tons per year and surplus power generation of 100 MW.

Suzano said mill personnel are now focused on effectively executing the ramp-up period to ensure an adequate learning curve.

Suzano expects the pulp mill to produce about 1.1 million tons in 2014.