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MADRID, Spain, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -The ashes of the boilers in which Ence burns the biomass with which it produces renewable electricity could be an environmental and social solution to the high odorous impact of sludge from the wastewater treatment of cities. It is the objective of the research project in which the technical staff of Ence in Huelva collaborates with EMASESA, the water supply and sanitation company of Seville, and the VALORA Group, specialized in the valuation of non-hazardous waste for use in agriculture. and environmental restoration of degraded soils.

The necessary and essential treatment of water in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) generates sludge of high value for agriculture and other applications in soil recovery, however its management entails a high odorous impact, not only during its extraction and temporary storage in the treatment plants, also during their transfer and application for example as fertilizer and other agricultural or forestry utilities.

Only EMASESA manages between 70 and 80,000 tons per year of sludge from the wastewater of the towns where it operates, which is why it is a priority of its management to promote research projects and socio-environmental improvement such as this, which could substantially increase the quality of the waste management and its recovery.

Once the laboratory tests have been passed, in which the ashes of the Enzo Huelva kilns have proved their effectiveness in eliminating the odor of the sludge and even improving their properties for agricultural use, the project has begun the field tests, which reproduces the laboratory tests on a larger scale to check and corroborate the results.

While the final results are obtained, the VALORA Group is optimistic and highlights not only the deodorizing capacity of the ashes of the Ence boilers, but also the nutrients that it contributes to the structure of the sludge, facilitating its management and improving its agronomic utility. to provide sustainable and long-term solutions for the waste generated by the population.

For Ence, which already allocates more than 99% of its waste to other uses, the collaboration in this project responds to its maximum commitment to sustainable management, which has an important chapter in the reduction and reuse of all byproducts of its processes productive.

Ence collaborates with EMASESA and VALORA Group to eliminate odor of sewage sludge with ashes of its biomass boilers

Posted in: Mills 04/03/2019 - 05:04

MADRID, Spain, March 27, 2019 (Press Release) -The ashes of the boilers in which Ence burns the biomass with which it produces renewable electricity could be an environmental and social solution to the high odorous impact of sludge from the wastewater treatment of cities. It is the objective of the research project in which the technical staff of Ence in Huelva collaborates with EMASESA, the water supply and sanitation company of Seville, and the VALORA Group, specialized in the valuation of non-hazardous waste for use in agriculture. and environmental restoration of degraded soils.

The necessary and essential treatment of water in wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) generates sludge of high value for agriculture and other applications in soil recovery, however its management entails a high odorous impact, not only during its extraction and temporary storage in the treatment plants, also during their transfer and application for example as fertilizer and other agricultural or forestry utilities.

Only EMASESA manages between 70 and 80,000 tons per year of sludge from the wastewater of the towns where it operates, which is why it is a priority of its management to promote research projects and socio-environmental improvement such as this, which could substantially increase the quality of the waste management and its recovery.

Once the laboratory tests have been passed, in which the ashes of the Enzo Huelva kilns have proved their effectiveness in eliminating the odor of the sludge and even improving their properties for agricultural use, the project has begun the field tests, which reproduces the laboratory tests on a larger scale to check and corroborate the results.

While the final results are obtained, the VALORA Group is optimistic and highlights not only the deodorizing capacity of the ashes of the Ence boilers, but also the nutrients that it contributes to the structure of the sludge, facilitating its management and improving its agronomic utility. to provide sustainable and long-term solutions for the waste generated by the population.

For Ence, which already allocates more than 99% of its waste to other uses, the collaboration in this project responds to its maximum commitment to sustainable management, which has an important chapter in the reduction and reuse of all byproducts of its processes productive.

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    MADRID, Spain, March 29, 2019 (Press Release) -
  • The operation constitutes an important step for Ence to grow its Renewable Energy business, as well as in the fulfillment of its Strategic Plan, whose objectives it confirmed at the General Meeting held yesterday.
  • The amount of the financing amounts to 110 million euros. The plant contributes an annual EBITDA of 18 million euros.

Ence Energía y Celulosa has closed financing for the purchase of 90% of the Termollano solar plant in Puertollano, for an amount of 110 million euros.

The operation has been structured under the Project Finance modality without recourse and for 13 years. The Bank of Santander, BNP Paribas, Bankia and Bankinter participated in the financing operation.

The closure of the financing of Termollano is an important boost to the growth of Ence’s Renewable Energy Business, as well as the company’s first step in its diversification towards other renewable energies, different from generation with biomass, which includes its Strategic Plan 2019 -2. 3. Ence confirmed the fulfillment of the objectives of said Plan during the General Shareholders’ Meeting held yesterday.

The Termollano plant has an installed capacity of 50 MW and contributes an EBITDA to the company of 18 million euros / year, which becomes cash in its entirety. The amount of the purchase of 90% of the plant to Iberdrola at the end of 2018 had a net amount of 140 million euro

Ence closes financing for purchase of 90% of the Termollano solar plant in Puertollano, Spain for Euro 110 million

Posted in: Bio-Insight 04/01/2019 - 10:54
    MADRID, Spain, March 29, 2019 (Press Release) -
  • The operation constitutes an important step for Ence to grow its Renewable Energy business, as well as in the fulfillment of its Strategic Plan, whose objectives it confirmed at the General Meeting held yesterday.
  • The amount of the financing amounts to 110 million euros. The plant contributes an annual EBITDA of 18 million euros.

Ence Energía y Celulosa has closed financing for the purchase of 90% of the Termollano solar plant in Puertollano, for an amount of 110 million euros.

The operation has been structured under the Project Finance modality without recourse and for 13 years. The Bank of Santander, BNP Paribas, Bankia and Bankinter participated in the financing operation.

The closure of the financing of Termollano is an important boost to the growth of Ence’s Renewable Energy Business, as well as the company’s first step in its diversification towards other renewable energies, different from generation with biomass, which includes its Strategic Plan 2019 -2. 3. Ence confirmed the fulfillment of the objectives of said Plan during the General Shareholders’ Meeting held yesterday.

The Termollano plant has an installed capacity of 50 MW and contributes an EBITDA to the company of 18 million euros / year, which becomes cash in its entirety. The amount of the purchase of 90% of the plant to Iberdrola at the end of 2018 had a net amount of 140 million euro

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MADRID, Spain, March 14, 2019 (Press Release) -Ence Energía y Celulosa expresses its rejection of the unexpected change in the criteria of the General Directorate for Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea to be approved on March 8 in the three procedures that are currently being followed at the National Court and are intended to declare the nullity of the resolution of January 20, 2016 by which the Company was granted the extension of the Pontevedra concession.

The Company considers that the aforementioned action of the General State Administration is contrary to the legal system and implies an arbitrary change in the criteria that had been maintained throughout the procedure. This action can only be explained in electoral terms and implies a lack of respect for the jobs of thousands of employees, suppliers and the rural world, highly dependent on the forestry activity of the company, since Ence is the recipient of half of the wood that is produced annually in Galicia. 30% of the people employed in the forestry sector of Galicia depend on the activity of ENCE.

It is surprising that the General Directorate of the Coast and Sea gives arguments contrary to those that have defended to date at the last procedural moment, when until recently it was defending the absolute legality of the ministerial order that granted the extension of the concession of Ence.

If the acquiescence is accepted in the judgments of the courts, it could cause a strong job destruction throughout Galicia: more than 5,100 families depend directly and indirectly on the Pontevedra biofactory. The plant has a fixed staff of 400 employees to which 2,700 jobs are attached by contractors in the industrial, logistics and transport areas (300 trucks enter the factory every day and Ence’s cellulose accounts for half of the Port’s traffic. of Marin since 95% of the production is exported), as well as more than 2,100 jobs in the forestry sector of Galicia that depend directly on the activity of Ence-Pontevedra.

The forestry sector of northwestern Spain will be severely affected by a sharp drop in prices caused by the fall of half of demand, which will affect the more than 200,000 forest producing families.

Ence contributes 28% of the GDP of Pontevedra

Ence committed to the extension of the concession in 2016 to undertake investments for 71 million euros of which more than 40 million are committed and another 10 million committed, of which the General Directorate of Coasts is regularly informed. an investment program in Galicia for another 47 million euros, and a social plan in Pontevedra of 3 million a year during the permanence of the 60 years of concession, which is being fulfilled.

On the other hand, in the Strategic Plan 2019-2023, presented last November, Ence announced an investment of 350 million euros over the next five years in Pontevedra, which will generate even more employment.

Ence wants to show that its business activity is an example of contribution to the bioeconomy, the circular economy and sustainability. Ence’s industrial activity is governed by the highest standards of environmental responsibility and the parameters of its plants greatly improve the most demanding European and Spanish environmental standards and authorizations. Proof of this is that at low tide twice a day it is marinated in front of the biofactory, that the beaches near it have a blue flag of the European Union and that the air quality of the Ria de Pontevedra is among the best compared to the other rivers.

Faced with this surprising decision, the company will use all legal means to defend the validity of the extension of the concession of its pontevedresa biofactory, whose renewal process scrupulously followed the procedure established by the current Coastal Law, and that interests of both parties and political agreements they want to annul against the rights and interests of their workers, suppliers, shareholders and the entire forestry sector of northwestern Spain.

Ence rejects decision of General Directorate of Sustainability of Coast and Sea to settle in resource on extension of its bio-factory of Pontevedra, Spain

Posted in: Bio-Insight 03/19/2019 - 06:13

MADRID, Spain, March 14, 2019 (Press Release) -Ence Energía y Celulosa expresses its rejection of the unexpected change in the criteria of the General Directorate for Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea to be approved on March 8 in the three procedures that are currently being followed at the National Court and are intended to declare the nullity of the resolution of January 20, 2016 by which the Company was granted the extension of the Pontevedra concession.

The Company considers that the aforementioned action of the General State Administration is contrary to the legal system and implies an arbitrary change in the criteria that had been maintained throughout the procedure. This action can only be explained in electoral terms and implies a lack of respect for the jobs of thousands of employees, suppliers and the rural world, highly dependent on the forestry activity of the company, since Ence is the recipient of half of the wood that is produced annually in Galicia. 30% of the people employed in the forestry sector of Galicia depend on the activity of ENCE.

It is surprising that the General Directorate of the Coast and Sea gives arguments contrary to those that have defended to date at the last procedural moment, when until recently it was defending the absolute legality of the ministerial order that granted the extension of the concession of Ence.

If the acquiescence is accepted in the judgments of the courts, it could cause a strong job destruction throughout Galicia: more than 5,100 families depend directly and indirectly on the Pontevedra biofactory. The plant has a fixed staff of 400 employees to which 2,700 jobs are attached by contractors in the industrial, logistics and transport areas (300 trucks enter the factory every day and Ence’s cellulose accounts for half of the Port’s traffic. of Marin since 95% of the production is exported), as well as more than 2,100 jobs in the forestry sector of Galicia that depend directly on the activity of Ence-Pontevedra.

The forestry sector of northwestern Spain will be severely affected by a sharp drop in prices caused by the fall of half of demand, which will affect the more than 200,000 forest producing families.

Ence contributes 28% of the GDP of Pontevedra

Ence committed to the extension of the concession in 2016 to undertake investments for 71 million euros of which more than 40 million are committed and another 10 million committed, of which the General Directorate of Coasts is regularly informed. an investment program in Galicia for another 47 million euros, and a social plan in Pontevedra of 3 million a year during the permanence of the 60 years of concession, which is being fulfilled.

On the other hand, in the Strategic Plan 2019-2023, presented last November, Ence announced an investment of 350 million euros over the next five years in Pontevedra, which will generate even more employment.

Ence wants to show that its business activity is an example of contribution to the bioeconomy, the circular economy and sustainability. Ence’s industrial activity is governed by the highest standards of environmental responsibility and the parameters of its plants greatly improve the most demanding European and Spanish environmental standards and authorizations. Proof of this is that at low tide twice a day it is marinated in front of the biofactory, that the beaches near it have a blue flag of the European Union and that the air quality of the Ria de Pontevedra is among the best compared to the other rivers.

Faced with this surprising decision, the company will use all legal means to defend the validity of the extension of the concession of its pontevedresa biofactory, whose renewal process scrupulously followed the procedure established by the current Coastal Law, and that interests of both parties and political agreements they want to annul against the rights and interests of their workers, suppliers, shareholders and the entire forestry sector of northwestern Spain.

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MADRID, Spain, March 14, 2019 (Press Release) -Ence Energía y Celulosa expresses its rejection of the unexpected change in the criteria of the General Directorate for Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea to be approved on March 8 in the three procedures that are currently being followed at the National Court and are intended to declare the nullity of the resolution of January 20, 2016 by which the Company was granted the extension of the Pontevedra concession.

The Company considers that the aforementioned action of the General State Administration is contrary to the legal system and implies an arbitrary change in the criteria that had been maintained throughout the procedure. This action can only be explained in electoral terms and implies a lack of respect for the jobs of thousands of employees, suppliers and the rural world, highly dependent on the forestry activity of the company, since Ence is the recipient of half of the wood that is produced annually in Galicia. 30% of the people employed in the forestry sector of Galicia depend on the activity of ENCE.

It is surprising that the General Directorate of the Coast and Sea gives arguments contrary to those that have defended to date at the last procedural moment, when until recently it was defending the absolute legality of the ministerial order that granted the extension of the concession of Ence.

If the acquiescence is accepted in the judgments of the courts, it could cause a strong job destruction throughout Galicia: more than 5,100 families depend directly and indirectly on the Pontevedra biofactory. The plant has a fixed staff of 400 employees to which 2,700 jobs are attached by contractors in the industrial, logistics and transport areas (300 trucks enter the factory every day and Ence’s cellulose accounts for half of the Port’s traffic. of Marin since 95% of the production is exported), as well as more than 2,100 jobs in the forestry sector of Galicia that depend directly on the activity of Ence-Pontevedra.

The forestry sector of northwestern Spain will be severely affected by a sharp drop in prices caused by the fall of half of demand, which will affect the more than 200,000 forest producing families.

Ence contributes 28% of the GDP of Pontevedra

Ence committed to the extension of the concession in 2016 to undertake investments for 71 million euros of which more than 40 million are committed and another 10 million committed, of which the General Directorate of Coasts is regularly informed. an investment program in Galicia for another 47 million euros, and a social plan in Pontevedra of 3 million a year during the permanence of the 60 years of concession, which is being fulfilled.

On the other hand, in the Strategic Plan 2019-2023, presented last November, Ence announced an investment of 350 million euros over the next five years in Pontevedra, which will generate even more employment.

Ence wants to show that its business activity is an example of contribution to the bioeconomy, the circular economy and sustainability. Ence’s industrial activity is governed by the highest standards of environmental responsibility and the parameters of its plants greatly improve the most demanding European and Spanish environmental standards and authorizations. Proof of this is that at low tide twice a day it is marinated in front of the biofactory, that the beaches near it have a blue flag of the European Union and that the air quality of the Ria de Pontevedra is among the best compared to the other rivers.

Faced with this surprising decision, the company will use all legal means to defend the validity of the extension of the concession of its pontevedresa biofactory, whose renewal process scrupulously followed the procedure established by the current Coastal Law, and that interests of both parties and political agreements they want to annul against the rights and interests of their workers, suppliers, shareholders and the entire forestry sector of northwestern Spain.

Ence rejects decision of General Directorate of Sustainability of Coast and Sea to settle in resource on extension of its bio-factory of Pontevedra, Spain

Posted in: Environment 03/19/2019 - 06:13

MADRID, Spain, March 14, 2019 (Press Release) -Ence Energía y Celulosa expresses its rejection of the unexpected change in the criteria of the General Directorate for Sustainability of the Coast and the Sea to be approved on March 8 in the three procedures that are currently being followed at the National Court and are intended to declare the nullity of the resolution of January 20, 2016 by which the Company was granted the extension of the Pontevedra concession.

The Company considers that the aforementioned action of the General State Administration is contrary to the legal system and implies an arbitrary change in the criteria that had been maintained throughout the procedure. This action can only be explained in electoral terms and implies a lack of respect for the jobs of thousands of employees, suppliers and the rural world, highly dependent on the forestry activity of the company, since Ence is the recipient of half of the wood that is produced annually in Galicia. 30% of the people employed in the forestry sector of Galicia depend on the activity of ENCE.

It is surprising that the General Directorate of the Coast and Sea gives arguments contrary to those that have defended to date at the last procedural moment, when until recently it was defending the absolute legality of the ministerial order that granted the extension of the concession of Ence.

If the acquiescence is accepted in the judgments of the courts, it could cause a strong job destruction throughout Galicia: more than 5,100 families depend directly and indirectly on the Pontevedra biofactory. The plant has a fixed staff of 400 employees to which 2,700 jobs are attached by contractors in the industrial, logistics and transport areas (300 trucks enter the factory every day and Ence’s cellulose accounts for half of the Port’s traffic. of Marin since 95% of the production is exported), as well as more than 2,100 jobs in the forestry sector of Galicia that depend directly on the activity of Ence-Pontevedra.

The forestry sector of northwestern Spain will be severely affected by a sharp drop in prices caused by the fall of half of demand, which will affect the more than 200,000 forest producing families.

Ence contributes 28% of the GDP of Pontevedra

Ence committed to the extension of the concession in 2016 to undertake investments for 71 million euros of which more than 40 million are committed and another 10 million committed, of which the General Directorate of Coasts is regularly informed. an investment program in Galicia for another 47 million euros, and a social plan in Pontevedra of 3 million a year during the permanence of the 60 years of concession, which is being fulfilled.

On the other hand, in the Strategic Plan 2019-2023, presented last November, Ence announced an investment of 350 million euros over the next five years in Pontevedra, which will generate even more employment.

Ence wants to show that its business activity is an example of contribution to the bioeconomy, the circular economy and sustainability. Ence’s industrial activity is governed by the highest standards of environmental responsibility and the parameters of its plants greatly improve the most demanding European and Spanish environmental standards and authorizations. Proof of this is that at low tide twice a day it is marinated in front of the biofactory, that the beaches near it have a blue flag of the European Union and that the air quality of the Ria de Pontevedra is among the best compared to the other rivers.

Faced with this surprising decision, the company will use all legal means to defend the validity of the extension of the concession of its pontevedresa biofactory, whose renewal process scrupulously followed the procedure established by the current Coastal Law, and that interests of both parties and political agreements they want to annul against the rights and interests of their workers, suppliers, shareholders and the entire forestry sector of northwestern Spain.

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MADRID, Spain, Feb. 13, 2019 (Press Release) -Sustainability is a strategic priority for Ence. Therefore, the company is committed to improving the efficiency of the facilities of its bio-factory in Pontevedra through the project “Installation of an Intelligent Blowing System”, an initiative that is included in the line of energy saving and efficiency aids in SMEs. and Large Company of the Industrial sector, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by the IDAE under the national energy efficiency fund. The aid granted amounts to € 99,000.00, and with it the IDAE seeks to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable economy, under the slogan “A way of making Europe”.

In addition, Ence will also develop the Project “Installation of a Vacuum System in the Production Plant of Pontevedra”, also taking into account the line of saving and energy efficiency aids in SMEs and Large Companies in the Industrial sector, co-financed by the European fund of Regional Development (ERDF) and managed by IDAE under the national energy efficiency fund. On this occasion, the aid granted is € 190,217.00, with the aim of achieving a cleaner and more sustainable economy, under the slogan “A way of making Europe”.

Ence launches two new projects to improve efficiency at its bio-factory in Pontevedra, Spain

Posted in: Mills 02/18/2019 - 08:10

MADRID, Spain, Feb. 13, 2019 (Press Release) -Sustainability is a strategic priority for Ence. Therefore, the company is committed to improving the efficiency of the facilities of its bio-factory in Pontevedra through the project “Installation of an Intelligent Blowing System”, an initiative that is included in the line of energy saving and efficiency aids in SMEs. and Large Company of the Industrial sector, co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and managed by the IDAE under the national energy efficiency fund. The aid granted amounts to € 99,000.00, and with it the IDAE seeks to achieve a cleaner and more sustainable economy, under the slogan “A way of making Europe”.

In addition, Ence will also develop the Project “Installation of a Vacuum System in the Production Plant of Pontevedra”, also taking into account the line of saving and energy efficiency aids in SMEs and Large Companies in the Industrial sector, co-financed by the European fund of Regional Development (ERDF) and managed by IDAE under the national energy efficiency fund. On this occasion, the aid granted is € 190,217.00, with the aim of achieving a cleaner and more sustainable economy, under the slogan “A way of making Europe”.

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FORSHAGA, Sweden , Feb. 15, 2019 (Press Release) -The Swedish innovation company CleanFlow AB has developed a unique method for cleansing green liquor. Good for the economy, environment and quality. Now, the company has received its fourth big order. This summer, the company’s system will be delivered to a sulphate pulp mill in Spain.

“We are very happy that our technology is continuously being implemented around the world”, says CEO Lennart Källén. 

The first mill in the world to use CleanFlow’s green liquor filtration was Swedish. Thereafter, a pulp mill in Japan followed, and then one in South Africa. And now it is Spain’s turn. The mill in Pontevedra in Western Spain belongs to the forest industry group Ence Energia y Cellulosa S.A., which produces more than 450 000 tonnes of eucalyptus pulp annually. 

Kidney of the pulp mill 

CleanFlow’s cleansing method is based on microfiltration. This process has proven itself to be very successful. “The filter is like the pulp mill’s kidney”, Lennart Källén explains.

“The liquor becomes completely free of foreign particles, which allows the production to increase, and the energy and chemical consumption to decrease. A medium-sized mill can save up to SEK five million in chemicals every year.”

Contributes to a fossil-free society 

CleanFlow is a member of the Paper Province cluster that works for sustainable development, with a focus on forest bioeconomy. Maria Hollander, CEO of Paper Province, is happy that yet another pulp mill has discovered CleanFlow’s technology.

“It contributes towards making the mills even more sustainable. They save energy, are able to use fewer chemicals during the process, and it also allows for an increase in the production of paper pulp. Resource efficiency is the key to becoming a fossil-free society”, she says.

Delivered fully assembled  

The new system is fully manufactured, complete with instrumentation and electrical equipment, in workshops in Forshaga in Sweden. After a test run, it will be delivered to the mill in May.

“The capacity has been dimensioned to suit the Spanish mill. Because it has been built in modules, it can be expanded and adapted for future increases in production”, says Lennart Källén.

The deal was made together with CleanFlow’s partner Sotgar Systems, and the contract sum amounts to SEK 15 million.

ABOUT CLEANFLOW  

CleanFlow was established in 2009 and developed a new cleansing technology for the pulp industry. The patented cleansing method was based on microfiltration and was developed in collaboration with the university KTH Royal institute of Technology.

A pilot plant was started at Munksjö Aspa Bruk AB in 2010, and the process development continued there until 2013. After positive runs at the pilot plant, Munksjö Aspa Bruk AB became the first mill in the world to have a commercial CleanFlow system in 2013.

This was followed by another delivery to Japan in 2016, as well as a system delivery to South Africa in 2017.

The benefits of CleanFlow’s technology can be summarised as follows 

  • Particle-free processed liquor  
  • Continuous process 
  • Very cost-effective with capacity increases 
  • Low operation costs 
  • Easy to adapt to existing systems 
  • Large capacity in a small space 
  • Modular concept 

 CleanFlow AB is a privatly owned limited company with its headquarters in Forshaga in Sweden, where the founders and Girincubator AB hold the shares.

ABOUT PAPER PROVINCE

Paper Province is a world-leading cluster within the forest based bioeconomy in Sweden. On behalf of our member companies we support innovation and development and cultivate an international network within the bioeconomic society to promote an increased exchange of knowledge and business.

Sweden's CleanFlow to supply green liquor filtration technology for Ence's kraft pulp mill in Pontevedra, Spain

Posted in: Mills 02/15/2019 - 02:19

FORSHAGA, Sweden , Feb. 15, 2019 (Press Release) -The Swedish innovation company CleanFlow AB has developed a unique method for cleansing green liquor. Good for the economy, environment and quality. Now, the company has received its fourth big order. This summer, the company’s system will be delivered to a sulphate pulp mill in Spain.

“We are very happy that our technology is continuously being implemented around the world”, says CEO Lennart Källén. 

The first mill in the world to use CleanFlow’s green liquor filtration was Swedish. Thereafter, a pulp mill in Japan followed, and then one in South Africa. And now it is Spain’s turn. The mill in Pontevedra in Western Spain belongs to the forest industry group Ence Energia y Cellulosa S.A., which produces more than 450 000 tonnes of eucalyptus pulp annually. 

Kidney of the pulp mill 

CleanFlow’s cleansing method is based on microfiltration. This process has proven itself to be very successful. “The filter is like the pulp mill’s kidney”, Lennart Källén explains.

“The liquor becomes completely free of foreign particles, which allows the production to increase, and the energy and chemical consumption to decrease. A medium-sized mill can save up to SEK five million in chemicals every year.”

Contributes to a fossil-free society 

CleanFlow is a member of the Paper Province cluster that works for sustainable development, with a focus on forest bioeconomy. Maria Hollander, CEO of Paper Province, is happy that yet another pulp mill has discovered CleanFlow’s technology.

“It contributes towards making the mills even more sustainable. They save energy, are able to use fewer chemicals during the process, and it also allows for an increase in the production of paper pulp. Resource efficiency is the key to becoming a fossil-free society”, she says.

Delivered fully assembled  

The new system is fully manufactured, complete with instrumentation and electrical equipment, in workshops in Forshaga in Sweden. After a test run, it will be delivered to the mill in May.

“The capacity has been dimensioned to suit the Spanish mill. Because it has been built in modules, it can be expanded and adapted for future increases in production”, says Lennart Källén.

The deal was made together with CleanFlow’s partner Sotgar Systems, and the contract sum amounts to SEK 15 million.

ABOUT CLEANFLOW  

CleanFlow was established in 2009 and developed a new cleansing technology for the pulp industry. The patented cleansing method was based on microfiltration and was developed in collaboration with the university KTH Royal institute of Technology.

A pilot plant was started at Munksjö Aspa Bruk AB in 2010, and the process development continued there until 2013. After positive runs at the pilot plant, Munksjö Aspa Bruk AB became the first mill in the world to have a commercial CleanFlow system in 2013.

This was followed by another delivery to Japan in 2016, as well as a system delivery to South Africa in 2017.

The benefits of CleanFlow’s technology can be summarised as follows 

  • Particle-free processed liquor  
  • Continuous process 
  • Very cost-effective with capacity increases 
  • Low operation costs 
  • Easy to adapt to existing systems 
  • Large capacity in a small space 
  • Modular concept 

 CleanFlow AB is a privatly owned limited company with its headquarters in Forshaga in Sweden, where the founders and Girincubator AB hold the shares.

ABOUT PAPER PROVINCE

Paper Province is a world-leading cluster within the forest based bioeconomy in Sweden. On behalf of our member companies we support innovation and development and cultivate an international network within the bioeconomic society to promote an increased exchange of knowledge and business.

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MADRID, Spain, Nov. 12, 2018 (Press Release) -ENCE extends the green financing of its Renewable Energy subsidiary to 69 million euros for the new 46 MW low emission biomass generation plant that the Company is building in Puertollano (Ciudad Real) and whose conclusion is scheduled for the end of 2019.

This financing has a maturity of 7 years and includes an institutional "bullet" tranche amounting to 43 million euros. In addition, it foresees the development of another 6.5 MW in one or several plants.

This is an extension of the financing subscribed in November 2017 for an amount of 220 million euros, which included a 60 million tranche to finance another 46 MW low emission generation biomass plant that the Company is building in Huelva, and whose start is also scheduled for the end of 2019.

This extension has also received the highest green rating from Standard & Poors, which recognizes the high standards of Ence in terms of sustainability and transparency.

Ence extends green financing of its renewable energy subsidiary to Euro 69 million for new 46 MW low emission biomass generation plan in Puertollano, Spain

11/15/2018 - 08:44

MADRID, Spain, Nov. 12, 2018 (Press Release) -ENCE extends the green financing of its Renewable Energy subsidiary to 69 million euros for the new 46 MW low emission biomass generation plant that the Company is building in Puertollano (Ciudad Real) and whose conclusion is scheduled for the end of 2019.

This financing has a maturity of 7 years and includes an institutional "bullet" tranche amounting to 43 million euros. In addition, it foresees the development of another 6.5 MW in one or several plants.

This is an extension of the financing subscribed in November 2017 for an amount of 220 million euros, which included a 60 million tranche to finance another 46 MW low emission generation biomass plant that the Company is building in Huelva, and whose start is also scheduled for the end of 2019.

This extension has also received the highest green rating from Standard & Poors, which recognizes the high standards of Ence in terms of sustainability and transparency.

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MADRID, Spain, Oct. 18, 2018 (Press Release) -Ence Energía, S.L.U. has signed an agreement with Iberdrola Renovables de Castilla La Mancha, S.A.U. for the acquisition of its 90% stake in Puertollano solar thermal plant, for an amount that could reach up to 145.8 million euros. The agreement is subject to IDAE, owner of the remaining 10% of the plant, not exercising its right of first refusal.

The agreed price amounts to 139.5 million euros, excluding a cash balance of 41.5 million euros. Additionally, the agreement defines an earn-out up to 6.3 million euros. With this transaction, ENCE takes its first step towards diversification to other renewable technologies which allows the Company to obtain similar profitability to that of its biomass generation plants. This acquisition will provide ENCE with a stable annual EBITDA of 18 million euros before synergies.

The solar thermal plant in Puertollano is adjacent to the new 46 MW biomass plant that ENCE is building in the same location, in the former Elcogas site. This is an example of a successful transition from a fossil fuel generation model to renewable energy while keeping rural industrial employment, thanks to the use of surrounding agroforestry biomass as fuel.

It should be noted that there are significant potential synergies between the two renewable energy plants, given their proximity.

Moreover, ENCE is firmly committed to the hybridization of some solar thermal power plants with biomass plants to convert a non-manageable renewable asset -which only generates energy during the sun light hours - into manageable, thanks to the capacity of the biomass to produce programmable, firm and stable energy and at high demand slots.

With high CO2 prices, renewable energy generation with biomass not only competes with gas but also creates and settles rural employment and prevents both fires and the highly polluting uncontrolled burning of agricultural stubbles. It can partially replace thermal coal plants in the National Electricity System.

Ence Energía to acquire Iberdrola's 90% stake in Puertollano solar thermal plant in Spain for up to Euro 145.8 million

Posted in: Bio-Insight 10/19/2018 - 04:13

MADRID, Spain, Oct. 18, 2018 (Press Release) -Ence Energía, S.L.U. has signed an agreement with Iberdrola Renovables de Castilla La Mancha, S.A.U. for the acquisition of its 90% stake in Puertollano solar thermal plant, for an amount that could reach up to 145.8 million euros. The agreement is subject to IDAE, owner of the remaining 10% of the plant, not exercising its right of first refusal.

The agreed price amounts to 139.5 million euros, excluding a cash balance of 41.5 million euros. Additionally, the agreement defines an earn-out up to 6.3 million euros. With this transaction, ENCE takes its first step towards diversification to other renewable technologies which allows the Company to obtain similar profitability to that of its biomass generation plants. This acquisition will provide ENCE with a stable annual EBITDA of 18 million euros before synergies.

The solar thermal plant in Puertollano is adjacent to the new 46 MW biomass plant that ENCE is building in the same location, in the former Elcogas site. This is an example of a successful transition from a fossil fuel generation model to renewable energy while keeping rural industrial employment, thanks to the use of surrounding agroforestry biomass as fuel.

It should be noted that there are significant potential synergies between the two renewable energy plants, given their proximity.

Moreover, ENCE is firmly committed to the hybridization of some solar thermal power plants with biomass plants to convert a non-manageable renewable asset -which only generates energy during the sun light hours - into manageable, thanks to the capacity of the biomass to produce programmable, firm and stable energy and at high demand slots.

With high CO2 prices, renewable energy generation with biomass not only competes with gas but also creates and settles rural employment and prevents both fires and the highly polluting uncontrolled burning of agricultural stubbles. It can partially replace thermal coal plants in the National Electricity System.

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