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LONDON, July 19, 2019 (Press Release) -The Secretary of State, following on from a recommendation by the National Infrastructure Planning organisation, has granted development consent for a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at our Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.

The new CHP plant, referred to as K4, is being developed in partnership with E.ON and will replace the existing CHP plant at Kemsley, helping to power the mills recycled paper making operations.

Colin McIntyre, Chief Executive for DS Smith Paper and Recycling Divisions, commented: “We are delighted that the government has given its planning consent to allow us to start work on a new Combined Heat and Power Plant at our recycled paper mill in Kent.”

“Partnering with E.ON to develop a state-of-the-art solution to meet our long-term energy requirements is a vital element to achieve this ambition and we expect to see a 36,000 tonnes per year carbon reduction from improved efficiency at the new facility.” — Colin McIntyre, Chief Executive for DS Smith Paper and Recycling Divisions.

The new CHP plant, which will be located on the south-eastern part of the Kemsley site is planned to be commissioned in mid-2021 and comprises of a gas turbine (52MW), Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (105MWth steam) and Steam Turbine (16MW).

DS Smith receives UK Secretary of State's development consent for new CHP plant at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent

Posted in: Bio-Insight 07/19/2019 - 12:54

LONDON, July 19, 2019 (Press Release) -The Secretary of State, following on from a recommendation by the National Infrastructure Planning organisation, has granted development consent for a new Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant at our Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.

The new CHP plant, referred to as K4, is being developed in partnership with E.ON and will replace the existing CHP plant at Kemsley, helping to power the mills recycled paper making operations.

Colin McIntyre, Chief Executive for DS Smith Paper and Recycling Divisions, commented: “We are delighted that the government has given its planning consent to allow us to start work on a new Combined Heat and Power Plant at our recycled paper mill in Kent.”

“Partnering with E.ON to develop a state-of-the-art solution to meet our long-term energy requirements is a vital element to achieve this ambition and we expect to see a 36,000 tonnes per year carbon reduction from improved efficiency at the new facility.” — Colin McIntyre, Chief Executive for DS Smith Paper and Recycling Divisions.

The new CHP plant, which will be located on the south-eastern part of the Kemsley site is planned to be commissioned in mid-2021 and comprises of a gas turbine (52MW), Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (105MWth steam) and Steam Turbine (16MW).

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MT. WAVERLY, Australia , July 15, 2019 (Press Release) -Australian Paper and SUEZ have joined forces with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as an important next step towards a $600 million Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in the Latrobe Valley. SMBC has been appointed Financial Advisor to the project, bringing significant EfW sector experience and a global perspective to the venture.

“SMBC will contribute additional commercial expertise to our project during a critical development phase. As Financial Advisor, SMBC will provide specialised support for project developmentand establishdebt financing facilities as we seek to build a missing link in Victoria’s waste management infrastructure,” said Mr David Jettner, Australian Paper General ManagerCorporate Development. 

“We are now moving forward to secure waste through the Metropolitan and Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Groupstendering processes, establish contractual Engineering, Procurement and Constructionarrangements and arrange funding for our project. SMBC will play a vital role in helping us to successfully navigate our way through these processes. Theywill also provide sectorial experience to the project as the Mandated Lead Arranger with 15 successful EfW projectsinternationally includingthe Kwinana EfW project in WA,” said Mr Jettner.

“Currently less than 1% of Australia’s residual waste isused for energy recovery and landfill remains the only option for household waste from South East Melbourne and Gippsland. With the closure of the Hampton Park landfill by 2025 our project would provide a vital solution to S.E.Melbourne’s impending wastemanagement crisis,” said Mr Nat Bryant, SUEZ State General ManagerVictoria.

Australian Paper will partner with SUEZ to develop the project whichhas secured final approvals from EPA Victoria and Latrobe City Council. SUEZ brings significant global expertise fromthe construction, waste consolidation and operation of EfW plants, managing54facilitiesworldwide.

“Our facility remains the first EfW project in Victoria to achieve an EPAWorks Approvaland along with SUEZ and SMBC, we are excited to move a step closer to making our vision for Latrobe Valley energy production from residual household waste a reality,” said Mr Jettner.

Australian Paper is one of the Latrobe Valley’s largest employers, supporting almost 2,400 jobs in the region. The EfW project would reduce Australian Paper’s reliance on imported gas and electricity, stabilise its energy future and support ongoing investment at the Maryvale site.

Australian Paper and SUEZ appoints SMBC as financial advisor for its $600 million Energy from Waste facility in Australia

Posted in: Bio-Insight 07/17/2019 - 12:12

MT. WAVERLY, Australia , July 15, 2019 (Press Release) -Australian Paper and SUEZ have joined forces with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) as an important next step towards a $600 million Energy from Waste (EfW) facility in the Latrobe Valley. SMBC has been appointed Financial Advisor to the project, bringing significant EfW sector experience and a global perspective to the venture.

“SMBC will contribute additional commercial expertise to our project during a critical development phase. As Financial Advisor, SMBC will provide specialised support for project developmentand establishdebt financing facilities as we seek to build a missing link in Victoria’s waste management infrastructure,” said Mr David Jettner, Australian Paper General ManagerCorporate Development. 

“We are now moving forward to secure waste through the Metropolitan and Gippsland Waste and Resource Recovery Groupstendering processes, establish contractual Engineering, Procurement and Constructionarrangements and arrange funding for our project. SMBC will play a vital role in helping us to successfully navigate our way through these processes. Theywill also provide sectorial experience to the project as the Mandated Lead Arranger with 15 successful EfW projectsinternationally includingthe Kwinana EfW project in WA,” said Mr Jettner.

“Currently less than 1% of Australia’s residual waste isused for energy recovery and landfill remains the only option for household waste from South East Melbourne and Gippsland. With the closure of the Hampton Park landfill by 2025 our project would provide a vital solution to S.E.Melbourne’s impending wastemanagement crisis,” said Mr Nat Bryant, SUEZ State General ManagerVictoria.

Australian Paper will partner with SUEZ to develop the project whichhas secured final approvals from EPA Victoria and Latrobe City Council. SUEZ brings significant global expertise fromthe construction, waste consolidation and operation of EfW plants, managing54facilitiesworldwide.

“Our facility remains the first EfW project in Victoria to achieve an EPAWorks Approvaland along with SUEZ and SMBC, we are excited to move a step closer to making our vision for Latrobe Valley energy production from residual household waste a reality,” said Mr Jettner.

Australian Paper is one of the Latrobe Valley’s largest employers, supporting almost 2,400 jobs in the region. The EfW project would reduce Australian Paper’s reliance on imported gas and electricity, stabilise its energy future and support ongoing investment at the Maryvale site.

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GRAZ, Austria, July 17, 2019 (Press Release) -International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO), Japan, to deliver a PowerFluid Circulating Fluidized Bed boiler with flue gas cleaning system for a new biomass power plant to be built in Ishikari city, Hokkaido, for Ishikari Shinko New Energy Hatsuden Godo Kaisha. Start-up is scheduled in 2022.

The PowerFluid boiler to be supplied by ANDRITZ features lowest emissions, high efficiency and availability, and highest fuel flexibility. It forms an essential part of a high-efficiency biomass power plant for supply of green energy to the national grid. The biomass power plant fired with wood pellets as well as palm kernel shells will generate around 50 MWel of power.

This project is the fifth order in a row for supply of an ANDRITZ PowerFluid Circulating Fluidized Bed boiler for the Japanese market, thus demonstrating ANDRITZ’s extensive know-how and recognized expertise in the biomass power boiler sector. ANDRITZ is one of the leading global suppliers of power boiler technologies and systems for generating steam and electricity from renewable and fossil fuels, with a large number of very successful references worldwide.

ANDRITZ GROUP

ANDRITZ is an international technology group providing plants, systems, equipment, and services for various industries. The company is one of the technology and global market leaders in the hydropower business, the pulp and paper industry, the metal working and steel industries, and in solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial segments. Other important fields of business are animal feed and biomass pelleting, as well as automation, where ANDRITZ offers a wide range of innovative products and services in the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) sector under the brand name of Metris. In addition, the company is active in power generation (steam boiler plants, biomass power plants, recovery boilers, and gasification plants) and environmental technology (flue gas and exhaust gas cleaning plants) and offers equipment for the production of nonwovens, dissolving pulp, and panelboard, as well as recycling plants.

ANDRITZ stands for passion, partnership, perspectives and versatility – core values to which the company is committed. The listed Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria. With almost 170 years of experience, over 29,000 employees, and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries worldwide, ANDRITZ is a reliable and competent partner and helps its customers to achieve their corporate and sustainability goals.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper is a leading global supplier of complete plants, systems, equipment, and comprehensive services for the production and processing of all types of pulp, paper, board, and tissue. The technologies cover processing of logs, annual fibers, and waste paper; production of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibers; recovery and reuse of chemicals; preparation of paper machine furnish; production of paper, board, and tissue; sizing, calendering and coating of paper; as well as treatment of reject materials and sludge. The service offering includes system and machine modernization, rebuilds, spare and wear parts, on-site and workshop services, optimization of process performance, maintenance and automation solutions, as well as machine relocation and second-hand equipment. Biomass, steam and recovery boilers for power production, gasification and flue gas cleaning plants, systems and plants for the production of nonwovens, dissolving pulp, and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area.

Andritz to supply PowerFluid Circulating Fluidized Bed boiler for Toyo Engineering Corporation's new biomass power plant in Ishikari city, Japan

Posted in: Bio-Insight 07/17/2019 - 02:25

GRAZ, Austria, July 17, 2019 (Press Release) -International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from Toyo Engineering Corporation (TOYO), Japan, to deliver a PowerFluid Circulating Fluidized Bed boiler with flue gas cleaning system for a new biomass power plant to be built in Ishikari city, Hokkaido, for Ishikari Shinko New Energy Hatsuden Godo Kaisha. Start-up is scheduled in 2022.

The PowerFluid boiler to be supplied by ANDRITZ features lowest emissions, high efficiency and availability, and highest fuel flexibility. It forms an essential part of a high-efficiency biomass power plant for supply of green energy to the national grid. The biomass power plant fired with wood pellets as well as palm kernel shells will generate around 50 MWel of power.

This project is the fifth order in a row for supply of an ANDRITZ PowerFluid Circulating Fluidized Bed boiler for the Japanese market, thus demonstrating ANDRITZ’s extensive know-how and recognized expertise in the biomass power boiler sector. ANDRITZ is one of the leading global suppliers of power boiler technologies and systems for generating steam and electricity from renewable and fossil fuels, with a large number of very successful references worldwide.

ANDRITZ GROUP

ANDRITZ is an international technology group providing plants, systems, equipment, and services for various industries. The company is one of the technology and global market leaders in the hydropower business, the pulp and paper industry, the metal working and steel industries, and in solid/liquid separation in the municipal and industrial segments. Other important fields of business are animal feed and biomass pelleting, as well as automation, where ANDRITZ offers a wide range of innovative products and services in the IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) sector under the brand name of Metris. In addition, the company is active in power generation (steam boiler plants, biomass power plants, recovery boilers, and gasification plants) and environmental technology (flue gas and exhaust gas cleaning plants) and offers equipment for the production of nonwovens, dissolving pulp, and panelboard, as well as recycling plants.

ANDRITZ stands for passion, partnership, perspectives and versatility – core values to which the company is committed. The listed Group is headquartered in Graz, Austria. With almost 170 years of experience, over 29,000 employees, and more than 280 locations in over 40 countries worldwide, ANDRITZ is a reliable and competent partner and helps its customers to achieve their corporate and sustainability goals.

ANDRITZ PULP & PAPER

ANDRITZ Pulp & Paper is a leading global supplier of complete plants, systems, equipment, and comprehensive services for the production and processing of all types of pulp, paper, board, and tissue. The technologies cover processing of logs, annual fibers, and waste paper; production of chemical pulp, mechanical pulp, and recycled fibers; recovery and reuse of chemicals; preparation of paper machine furnish; production of paper, board, and tissue; sizing, calendering and coating of paper; as well as treatment of reject materials and sludge. The service offering includes system and machine modernization, rebuilds, spare and wear parts, on-site and workshop services, optimization of process performance, maintenance and automation solutions, as well as machine relocation and second-hand equipment. Biomass, steam and recovery boilers for power production, gasification and flue gas cleaning plants, systems and plants for the production of nonwovens, dissolving pulp, and panelboard (MDF), as well as recycling and shredding solutions for various waste materials also form a part of this business area.

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SOLNA, Sweden, July 11, 2019 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs continues the development of the paper battery and has during the spring completed the world's first production on a paper machine. The project is thus a step closer to the commercialisation of both small and large-scale energy storage in a paper battery.

In collaboration with researchers at Uppsala University, basic research has been developed to be able to use ordinary paper fibers for the manufacturing of batteries.

The first production has now been carried out on a paper machine. This has been done at the dedicated pilot machine FEX at RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden. It is an important step forward that confirms the possibility of industrial production of the electrode material.

-This is a big step for us, seeing a concept born in test tubes now running on a big paper machine, says Maria Strømme, Professor of Nano-technology at the Department of Engineering Sciences, Nanotechnology and Functional Materials at Uppsala University.

The battery material is now ready for commercial testing. BillerudKorsnäs continues to work on identifying possible partners in energy storage and other electrochemical applications. The next step is further product development in-house and with partners, for production on an industrial scale.

- We are really happy to be part of the project. It has been an interesting challenge for us that shows the value of the pilot machine in scaling up bio-based concepts, says Konstantin Sundin, Vice President Papermaking and Packaging at RISE.

- Confirming run-ability on a paper machine is an important milestone for production of the forest based Paper Battery electrode. The pilot production confirms that we can produce the material really effectively and in big scale, says Lars Sandberg, Innovation Leader at BillerudKorsnäs.

There are several potential applications of the paper battery. One is within Internet of Packaging, that is, digitization of packaging. Intelligent and active packaging provides sustainable solutions that create and protect products and also offers new experiences for consumers. Another application is large-scale and cost-effective energy storage in the smart grids field.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production units in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4500 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 24 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

BillerudKorsnäs continues to develop commercialization of both small and large-scale energy storage in paper battery

Posted in: Bio-Insight 07/11/2019 - 02:24

SOLNA, Sweden, July 11, 2019 (Press Release) -BillerudKorsnäs continues the development of the paper battery and has during the spring completed the world's first production on a paper machine. The project is thus a step closer to the commercialisation of both small and large-scale energy storage in a paper battery.

In collaboration with researchers at Uppsala University, basic research has been developed to be able to use ordinary paper fibers for the manufacturing of batteries.

The first production has now been carried out on a paper machine. This has been done at the dedicated pilot machine FEX at RISE, Research Institutes of Sweden. It is an important step forward that confirms the possibility of industrial production of the electrode material.

-This is a big step for us, seeing a concept born in test tubes now running on a big paper machine, says Maria Strømme, Professor of Nano-technology at the Department of Engineering Sciences, Nanotechnology and Functional Materials at Uppsala University.

The battery material is now ready for commercial testing. BillerudKorsnäs continues to work on identifying possible partners in energy storage and other electrochemical applications. The next step is further product development in-house and with partners, for production on an industrial scale.

- We are really happy to be part of the project. It has been an interesting challenge for us that shows the value of the pilot machine in scaling up bio-based concepts, says Konstantin Sundin, Vice President Papermaking and Packaging at RISE.

- Confirming run-ability on a paper machine is an important milestone for production of the forest based Paper Battery electrode. The pilot production confirms that we can produce the material really effectively and in big scale, says Lars Sandberg, Innovation Leader at BillerudKorsnäs.

There are several potential applications of the paper battery. One is within Internet of Packaging, that is, digitization of packaging. Intelligent and active packaging provides sustainable solutions that create and protect products and also offers new experiences for consumers. Another application is large-scale and cost-effective energy storage in the smart grids field.

BillerudKorsnäs provides packaging materials and solutions that challenge conventional packaging for a sustainable future. We are a world-leading provider of primary fibre based packaging materials and have customers in over 100 countries. The company has 8 production units in Sweden, Finland and the UK and about 4500 employees in over 13 countries. BillerudKorsnäs has an annual turnover of about SEK 24 billion and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

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VIENNA, Austria, July 9, 2019 (Press Release) -Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper group, celebrates two key milestones in the art of paper-making this year: 50 years for Mondi Syktyvkar in Russia and 70 years for Mondi Štětí in the Czech Republic. Both paper mills have enjoyed significant investment over the past decade with a combined spend of over €1.4 billion on completed and ongoing expansion and modernisation projects. This is a strong validation of Mondi’s commitment to ensuring these historic mills maintain their competitiveness and continue to contribute to their local communities for many years to come. As the biggest employer in both regions, Mondi knows that the social, economic and environmental health of local communities plays an important role in the Group’s success.

Around 4,700 people work at the Syktyvkar mill in the Komi Republic and in addition to being an employer of choice, the mill provides essential services to the community too. Mondi’s onsite power-plant delivers around 20% of the regional electricity demand and its waste-water treatment plant processes over 80 million cubic metres of water annually, including 100% of municipal waste-water. According to the first deputy chairman of the government of the Komi Republic Mikhail Poryadin, “The people of Syktyvkar highly appreciate Mondi’s contribution to the development of the region. We are proud to have such a responsible partner and strong employer in Komi”.

Mondi Štětí is the largest paper mill in the Czech Republic, employing about 850 people. Since joining the Mondi Group in 2000, the mill has undergone significant investments and improvements, increasing production by 50%, enhancing the product mix, and reducing its environmental footprint including now being 100% electricity self-sufficient. The recent €335 million modernisation project, commissioned at the end of 2018, cements Štětí’s position as one of the leading speciality and sack kraft paper mills in the world. “Mondi is celebrating 70 years of papermaking tradition, and is a proud patron of our region. Mondi’s support of the community and the volunteer work done by its employees help to make Štětí a great place to live.” said Tomáš Ryšánek, the Mayor of Štětí.

Russia and Czech Republic make up 25% of Mondi’s total workforce and the recent investments in both sites ensure the business can optimise its production footprint and continue as a global industry leader in sustainable packaging and paper.

Peter Oswald, Mondi Group CEO commented, “I’m very proud of our successful Mondi Syktyvkar and Mondi Štětí mills. Their world-class operational performance, commitment to minimising environmental impact, and their excellent teams continue to play an important role in Mondi’s growth story. The sustainability trend of paper replacing plastic continues to gather momentum and both mills are well positioned to benefit from the interesting value accretive growth options this will create for many years to come. I am looking forward to celebrating many more key milestones together!”

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, delighting its customers and consumers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions. Mondi is fully integrated across the packaging and paper value chain - from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is embedded in everything Mondi does. In 2018, Mondi had revenues of €7.48 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.76 billion.

Mondi has a dual listed company structure, with a primary listing on the JSE Limited for Mondi Limited under the ticker MND, and a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange for Mondi plc, under the ticker MNDI. Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

Mondi celebrates 50 years of its Syktyvkar mill in Russia and 70 years of Šteti mill in Czech Republic

Posted in: Bio-Insight 07/09/2019 - 12:53

VIENNA, Austria, July 9, 2019 (Press Release) -Mondi, a leading global packaging and paper group, celebrates two key milestones in the art of paper-making this year: 50 years for Mondi Syktyvkar in Russia and 70 years for Mondi Štětí in the Czech Republic. Both paper mills have enjoyed significant investment over the past decade with a combined spend of over €1.4 billion on completed and ongoing expansion and modernisation projects. This is a strong validation of Mondi’s commitment to ensuring these historic mills maintain their competitiveness and continue to contribute to their local communities for many years to come. As the biggest employer in both regions, Mondi knows that the social, economic and environmental health of local communities plays an important role in the Group’s success.

Around 4,700 people work at the Syktyvkar mill in the Komi Republic and in addition to being an employer of choice, the mill provides essential services to the community too. Mondi’s onsite power-plant delivers around 20% of the regional electricity demand and its waste-water treatment plant processes over 80 million cubic metres of water annually, including 100% of municipal waste-water. According to the first deputy chairman of the government of the Komi Republic Mikhail Poryadin, “The people of Syktyvkar highly appreciate Mondi’s contribution to the development of the region. We are proud to have such a responsible partner and strong employer in Komi”.

Mondi Štětí is the largest paper mill in the Czech Republic, employing about 850 people. Since joining the Mondi Group in 2000, the mill has undergone significant investments and improvements, increasing production by 50%, enhancing the product mix, and reducing its environmental footprint including now being 100% electricity self-sufficient. The recent €335 million modernisation project, commissioned at the end of 2018, cements Štětí’s position as one of the leading speciality and sack kraft paper mills in the world. “Mondi is celebrating 70 years of papermaking tradition, and is a proud patron of our region. Mondi’s support of the community and the volunteer work done by its employees help to make Štětí a great place to live.” said Tomáš Ryšánek, the Mayor of Štětí.

Russia and Czech Republic make up 25% of Mondi’s total workforce and the recent investments in both sites ensure the business can optimise its production footprint and continue as a global industry leader in sustainable packaging and paper.

Peter Oswald, Mondi Group CEO commented, “I’m very proud of our successful Mondi Syktyvkar and Mondi Štětí mills. Their world-class operational performance, commitment to minimising environmental impact, and their excellent teams continue to play an important role in Mondi’s growth story. The sustainability trend of paper replacing plastic continues to gather momentum and both mills are well positioned to benefit from the interesting value accretive growth options this will create for many years to come. I am looking forward to celebrating many more key milestones together!”

About Mondi

Mondi is a global leader in packaging and paper, delighting its customers and consumers with innovative and sustainable packaging and paper solutions. Mondi is fully integrated across the packaging and paper value chain - from managing forests and producing pulp, paper and plastic films, to developing and manufacturing effective industrial and consumer packaging solutions. Sustainability is embedded in everything Mondi does. In 2018, Mondi had revenues of €7.48 billion and underlying EBITDA of €1.76 billion.

Mondi has a dual listed company structure, with a primary listing on the JSE Limited for Mondi Limited under the ticker MND, and a premium listing on the London Stock Exchange for Mondi plc, under the ticker MNDI. Mondi is a FTSE 100 constituent, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series since 2008 and the FTSE/JSE Responsible Investment Index Series since 2007.

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LONDON, July 8, 2019 (Press Release) -Development consent has been given to construct a Combined Heat and Power Plant comprising a gas turbine (52-57 MW), Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (105MWsteam) and Steam Turbine (16MW). The project will be built on land within the south-eastern part of the Kemsley Paper Mill, Kemsley, Sittingbourne.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by DS Smith Paper Limited on the 06 April 2018 and accepted for examination on 26 April 2018. Following an examination, during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, a recommendation was made to the Secretary of State on 8 April 2019.

The Planning Inspectorate is committed to giving local communities the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in the six month long examination. The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to local views before making their recommendation.

The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said: “The Planning Inspectorate has again demonstrated its ability to examine nationally significant infrastructure projects within timescales laid down in the Planning Act 2008.”

“This provides developers and investors with the confidence to build and improve the infrastructure this country needs to secure future economic growth.”

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation is publicly available on theNational Infrastructure Planning website.

DS Smith’s Kemsley, UK, mill CHP Plant granted development consent

Posted in: Bio-Insight 07/08/2019 - 16:10

LONDON, July 8, 2019 (Press Release) -Development consent has been given to construct a Combined Heat and Power Plant comprising a gas turbine (52-57 MW), Waste Heat Recovery Boilers (105MWsteam) and Steam Turbine (16MW). The project will be built on land within the south-eastern part of the Kemsley Paper Mill, Kemsley, Sittingbourne.

The application was submitted to the Planning Inspectorate for consideration by DS Smith Paper Limited on the 06 April 2018 and accepted for examination on 26 April 2018. Following an examination, during which the public, statutory consultees and interested parties were given the opportunity to give evidence to the Examining Authority, a recommendation was made to the Secretary of State on 8 April 2019.

The Planning Inspectorate is committed to giving local communities the opportunity of being involved in the examination of projects that may affect them. Local people, the local authority and other interested parties were able to participate in the six month long examination. The Examining Authority listened and gave full consideration to local views before making their recommendation.

The Planning Inspectorate’s Chief Executive, Sarah Richards said: “The Planning Inspectorate has again demonstrated its ability to examine nationally significant infrastructure projects within timescales laid down in the Planning Act 2008.”

“This provides developers and investors with the confidence to build and improve the infrastructure this country needs to secure future economic growth.”

The decision, the recommendation made by the Examining Authority to the Secretary of State and the evidence considered by the Examining Authority in reaching its recommendation is publicly available on theNational Infrastructure Planning website.

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GLENS FALLS, NY, June 12, 2019 (PostStar) -International Paper in Ticonderoga has received $2.8 million and recognition from the state for its work to reduce its carbon footprint.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 7 the company was one of the first winners of the Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge, a program that requires companies to commit to reducing carbon emissions.

International Paper will use the money to create a turbine generator, optimize its power boiler and recover steam at its mill. The projects are expected to reduce the company’s emissions by 225,000 tons, about the same as taking 3,200 cars off the road a year, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

PostStar - International Paper gets $2.8 million to reduce carbon emissions

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International Paper gets $2.8 million to reduce carbon emissions at Ticonderoga, NY, mill

Posted in: Bio-Insight 06/12/2019 - 17:17

GLENS FALLS, NY, June 12, 2019 (PostStar) -International Paper in Ticonderoga has received $2.8 million and recognition from the state for its work to reduce its carbon footprint.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on June 7 the company was one of the first winners of the Commercial and Industrial Carbon Challenge, a program that requires companies to commit to reducing carbon emissions.

International Paper will use the money to create a turbine generator, optimize its power boiler and recover steam at its mill. The projects are expected to reduce the company’s emissions by 225,000 tons, about the same as taking 3,200 cars off the road a year, according to the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority.

PostStar - International Paper gets $2.8 million to reduce carbon emissions

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GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 9, 2019 (Press Release) -During 2019, Mycorena will launch its own industrial pilot plant in Bäckhammar, Sweden. The facility will be used to validate large scale conversion of industrial wastewater into fungi biomass for production of valuable products.

In april, we went to Bäckhammar to officialize the implementation of Mycorena’s own pilot production plant. This week, we have met with the different partners involved and made important advancements towards kickstarting operations.

The Mycorena Pilot Plant will feature different bioreactor capacities which will go up to 5000L scale in production tank volume. The facility will be used not only as a testbed for upscaling our fungal biomass production processes, but also as an initial manufacturing unit for product samples to interested partners.

The project will be made possible together with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Paper Province and will be among the revolutionary LignoCity project initiative. The integration in LignoCity will be fundamental for the development of Mycorena in the region. This is supported by the presence of key industry players such as Nordic Paper as part of the initiative, which will be crucial towards expanding our fungi process to real case applications in the paper-and-pulp industry.

LignoCity is a newly established collaboration initiated by Innventia,Nordic Paper and Paper Province with main financial support from VINNOVA. The project has the goal of exploring innovative applications of lignin and cellulosic biomass such as lightweight bio-based. This aspect brings special prospects to the technological development of our own biocomposite, Mimyc, which integrates some of these natural byproducts in its formulation.

Biotechnology company Mycorena to launch pilot plant to evaluate large-scale conversion of industrial wastewater into fungi biomass in Bäckhammar, Sweden

Posted in: Bio-Insight 06/03/2019 - 04:18

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, May 9, 2019 (Press Release) -During 2019, Mycorena will launch its own industrial pilot plant in Bäckhammar, Sweden. The facility will be used to validate large scale conversion of industrial wastewater into fungi biomass for production of valuable products.

In april, we went to Bäckhammar to officialize the implementation of Mycorena’s own pilot production plant. This week, we have met with the different partners involved and made important advancements towards kickstarting operations.

The Mycorena Pilot Plant will feature different bioreactor capacities which will go up to 5000L scale in production tank volume. The facility will be used not only as a testbed for upscaling our fungal biomass production processes, but also as an initial manufacturing unit for product samples to interested partners.

The project will be made possible together with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Paper Province and will be among the revolutionary LignoCity project initiative. The integration in LignoCity will be fundamental for the development of Mycorena in the region. This is supported by the presence of key industry players such as Nordic Paper as part of the initiative, which will be crucial towards expanding our fungi process to real case applications in the paper-and-pulp industry.

LignoCity is a newly established collaboration initiated by Innventia,Nordic Paper and Paper Province with main financial support from VINNOVA. The project has the goal of exploring innovative applications of lignin and cellulosic biomass such as lightweight bio-based. This aspect brings special prospects to the technological development of our own biocomposite, Mimyc, which integrates some of these natural byproducts in its formulation.

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