Metso to deliver power plant to Bomhus Energi, Sweden
Metso Corporation's press release on October 26, 2010 at 8:45 a.m. local time
Metso will supply a new biomass-fired power boiler, utilizing bubbling fluidized
bed technology, and a flue-gas cleaning and condensation system to Bomhus Energi
AB. The value of the order is over 50 million EUR, and the order will be
included in Energy and Environmental Technology's Q3 orders received. The plant
will start up in early 2013.
Korsnäs AB has supplied district heating water to Gävle Energi AB for thirty
years. The two companies have, through the jointly owned company Bomhus Energi,
decided to extend their cooperation and chosen Metso technology to secure the
delivery of district heating to the town of Gävle, and produce steam and
electricity from a new turbine for Korsnäs. The planned plant will be located
inside the present premises of Korsnäs pulp mill.
The newly established company Bomhus Energi is formed to own and operate the new
co-generation power plant. The new company is a relatively unique constellation
in Sweden, due to the joint ownership of one private company and one community-
owned company.
"The new boiler plant is part of a large investment to secure energy, both in
Korsnäs AB's factories and in Gävle Energi AB's district heating system. At the
same time our region is making a considerable environmental gain, as our old
boiler, which will now be replaced, is not meeting all the current environmental
standards," says Mats Törnkvist, Technical Director, Korsnäs AB. "We have chosen
Metso as our supplier because we know that Metso has extensive experience in
building this particular type of plant. The proper functioning and reliability
of the new boiler - which runs almost nonstop all year - are crucial and
important parameters within our business."
"Discussions regarding technical issues have been very constructive," says Kari
Remes, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Power business line. "Metso and
Bomhus Energi have a joint understanding in and drive to find optimal and
innovative solutions for the project."
Korsnäs is one of Sweden's leading forestry companies, with three production
facilities: Gävle, Frövi and Rockhammar. Production capacity amounts to 1.1
million tonnes of cartonboard and paper annually, with integrated pulp
production.
Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining,
construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper
industries. We have about 27,000 employees in more than 50 countries.
www.metso.com
Further information for the press, please contact:
Kai Mäenpää, Vice President, Capital Projects, Power business line, Metso, tel
+358 20 141 2410
Kari Remes, General Manager, Sales & Marketing, Power business line, Metso, tel
+358 20 141 2413
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