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QUEBEC CITY, QC, Sept. 26, 2017 (CNW) -CO2 Solutions Inc. (the "Corporation"), leader in the field of enzyme-enabled carbon capture technology, today provided an update on progress at the Corporation's first commercial project with Fibrek General Partnership, a subsidiary of Resolute Forest Products Inc., and Serres Toundra Inc. The project entails the deployment of a 30-tonne per day (tpd) CO2 capture unit and ancillary equipment at a pulp mill in the Saint-Félicien region of Quebec (Canada) and the commercial reuse of the captured CO2 by the adjacent Serres Toundra greenhouse facility (the Project).

The Project is following its course as planned. In the spring of 2017, the preliminary engineering was finalized. Since then, the detailed engineering has been largely realized and will be completed in October 2017. The Resolute Forest Product's Saint-Félicien pulp mill completed its planned annual shutdown for maintenance which allowed the CO2 Solutions' team to install the required connections from the Fibrek plant to route the flue gas to the future CO2 capture unit. This is an important milestone towards the completion of the unit which is expected to be commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2018.

The procurement of long-lead items has begun with the issuance of the first purchase order to ensure the receipt of the equipment in time for successful completion. Modules with key process equipment will be constructed over the coming winter months. Structural and foundation work is planned for the spring of 2018. It is anticipated that the modules will be assembled into the final configuration over the summer of 2018.

"We are very satisfied with the good working relationship achieved with our clients, Resolute Forest Products and Serres Toundra, as well as the project's engineering firm, BBA." stated Richard Surprenant, Chief Technology Officer for CO2 Solutions. "Our objective since the beginning is to deliver a state-of-the-art project that surpasses expectations while meeting budget and schedule – and we remain confidently on this path."

About CO2 Solutions Inc.

CO2 Solutions is an innovator in the field of enzyme-enabled carbon capture and has been actively working to develop and commercialize the technology for stationary sources of carbon pollution. CO2 Solutions' technology lowers the cost barrier to Carbon Capture, Sequestration and Utilization (CCSU), positioning it as a viable CO2 mitigation tool, as well as enabling industry to derive profitable new products from these emissions. CO2 Solutions has built an extensive patent portfolio covering the use of carbonic anhydrase, or analogues thereof, for the efficient post-combustion capture of carbon dioxide with low‐energy aqueous solvents.

CO2 Solutions provides update on Resolute's Fibrek General Saint-Félicien pulp mill and greenhouse carbon capture project

Posted in: Environment 09/26/2017 - 08:15

QUEBEC CITY, QC, Sept. 26, 2017 (CNW) -CO2 Solutions Inc. (the "Corporation"), leader in the field of enzyme-enabled carbon capture technology, today provided an update on progress at the Corporation's first commercial project with Fibrek General Partnership, a subsidiary of Resolute Forest Products Inc., and Serres Toundra Inc. The project entails the deployment of a 30-tonne per day (tpd) CO2 capture unit and ancillary equipment at a pulp mill in the Saint-Félicien region of Quebec (Canada) and the commercial reuse of the captured CO2 by the adjacent Serres Toundra greenhouse facility (the Project).

The Project is following its course as planned. In the spring of 2017, the preliminary engineering was finalized. Since then, the detailed engineering has been largely realized and will be completed in October 2017. The Resolute Forest Product's Saint-Félicien pulp mill completed its planned annual shutdown for maintenance which allowed the CO2 Solutions' team to install the required connections from the Fibrek plant to route the flue gas to the future CO2 capture unit. This is an important milestone towards the completion of the unit which is expected to be commissioned in the fourth quarter of 2018.

The procurement of long-lead items has begun with the issuance of the first purchase order to ensure the receipt of the equipment in time for successful completion. Modules with key process equipment will be constructed over the coming winter months. Structural and foundation work is planned for the spring of 2018. It is anticipated that the modules will be assembled into the final configuration over the summer of 2018.

"We are very satisfied with the good working relationship achieved with our clients, Resolute Forest Products and Serres Toundra, as well as the project's engineering firm, BBA." stated Richard Surprenant, Chief Technology Officer for CO2 Solutions. "Our objective since the beginning is to deliver a state-of-the-art project that surpasses expectations while meeting budget and schedule – and we remain confidently on this path."

About CO2 Solutions Inc.

CO2 Solutions is an innovator in the field of enzyme-enabled carbon capture and has been actively working to develop and commercialize the technology for stationary sources of carbon pollution. CO2 Solutions' technology lowers the cost barrier to Carbon Capture, Sequestration and Utilization (CCSU), positioning it as a viable CO2 mitigation tool, as well as enabling industry to derive profitable new products from these emissions. CO2 Solutions has built an extensive patent portfolio covering the use of carbonic anhydrase, or analogues thereof, for the efficient post-combustion capture of carbon dioxide with low‐energy aqueous solvents.

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NORFOLK, VA, May 22, 2012 (Virginian-Pilot) -Fibrek Inc., a Montreal-based company, plans to export nearly 7,200 tons of wood pulp from West Virginia through the port of Hampton Roads next month, a top port executive said Monday.

"This is a trial shipment," said Joe Dorto, president and CEO of Virginia International Terminals Inc., which operates the Virginia Port Authority's terminals, adding that the deal could lead to quarterly shipments.

The wood pulp will be shipped as "break-bulk" cargo - noncontainerized goods packed in or on crates, barrels, pallets or, in this case, six-bale units.

Virginian-Pilot - Port secures trial shipment of wood pulp

[RISI editor's note: The Fibrek mill in Fairmont, WV, is shown with capacity of 237,000 tons/yr of deinked pulp.]

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Fibrek sets trial export shipment of pulp from West Virginia to Germany through Hampton Roads, VA

Posted in: Logistics 05/22/2012 - 08:12

NORFOLK, VA, May 22, 2012 (Virginian-Pilot) -Fibrek Inc., a Montreal-based company, plans to export nearly 7,200 tons of wood pulp from West Virginia through the port of Hampton Roads next month, a top port executive said Monday.

"This is a trial shipment," said Joe Dorto, president and CEO of Virginia International Terminals Inc., which operates the Virginia Port Authority's terminals, adding that the deal could lead to quarterly shipments.

The wood pulp will be shipped as "break-bulk" cargo - noncontainerized goods packed in or on crates, barrels, pallets or, in this case, six-bale units.

Virginian-Pilot - Port secures trial shipment of wood pulp

[RISI editor's note: The Fibrek mill in Fairmont, WV, is shown with capacity of 237,000 tons/yr of deinked pulp.]

RISI is not responsible for the reliability or availability of content on external websites.

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MONTREAL, May 4, 2012 (CNW) -Fibrek Inc.'s CEO, Pierre Gabriel Côté, is proud to announce that Fibrek has concluded an agreement for the sale of green energy produced at its cogeneration facilities located at the Saint-Félicien mill in connection with Hydro-Québec Distribution's Power Purchase Program for electricity derived from forest biomass cogeneration (PAE 2011-01), which was launched on December 20, 2011.

The 33.23 MW of green energy currently produced by Fibrek will be sold to Hydro-Québec Distribution beginning on May 5, 2012 at a price of $106 per megawatt per hour, indexed to the consumer price index (CPI) for a 25-year period. The contract will generate approximately $16 million a year in EBITDA.

"This production will further increase the previously announced 9.56 MW that Fibrek will be supplying to the government corporation starting in December 2012. By the end of this year, the Saint-Félicien mill will be producing 42.79 MW in green energy for Hydro-Québec Distribution," said Pierre Gabriel Côté.

"Revenue diversification is a key component of our business plan. In addition, increasing our green energy production fits well within our sustainable development plan and reflects our vision when it comes to innovation for growth," concluded Mr. Côté.

Fibrek is investing approximately $37 million in the construction of a new power plant that will be used to produce the additional 9.56 MW. Over the long term, green energy production will ensure the competitive position of the Saint-Félicien NBSK pulp mill despite the challenges facing the pulp and paper industry. The leadership demonstrated by the executive team in obtaining this new contract will consolidate jobs and secure the future of the mill.

Fibrek signs 33.23 MW energy contract with Hydro-Québec for its Saint-Félicien NBSK pulp mill in Quebec

05/06/2012 - 17:27

MONTREAL, May 4, 2012 (CNW) -Fibrek Inc.'s CEO, Pierre Gabriel Côté, is proud to announce that Fibrek has concluded an agreement for the sale of green energy produced at its cogeneration facilities located at the Saint-Félicien mill in connection with Hydro-Québec Distribution's Power Purchase Program for electricity derived from forest biomass cogeneration (PAE 2011-01), which was launched on December 20, 2011.

The 33.23 MW of green energy currently produced by Fibrek will be sold to Hydro-Québec Distribution beginning on May 5, 2012 at a price of $106 per megawatt per hour, indexed to the consumer price index (CPI) for a 25-year period. The contract will generate approximately $16 million a year in EBITDA.

"This production will further increase the previously announced 9.56 MW that Fibrek will be supplying to the government corporation starting in December 2012. By the end of this year, the Saint-Félicien mill will be producing 42.79 MW in green energy for Hydro-Québec Distribution," said Pierre Gabriel Côté.

"Revenue diversification is a key component of our business plan. In addition, increasing our green energy production fits well within our sustainable development plan and reflects our vision when it comes to innovation for growth," concluded Mr. Côté.

Fibrek is investing approximately $37 million in the construction of a new power plant that will be used to produce the additional 9.56 MW. Over the long term, green energy production will ensure the competitive position of the Saint-Félicien NBSK pulp mill despite the challenges facing the pulp and paper industry. The leadership demonstrated by the executive team in obtaining this new contract will consolidate jobs and secure the future of the mill.

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MONTREAL, Feb. 27, 2012 (CNW) -Fibrek Inc. ("Fibrek") is delighted to have been selected to participate in the pilot project on product carbon footprint announced today by the Québec government. This initiative fits perfectly within Fibrek's business strategy and reflects its determination to apply the principles of sustainable development.

This pilot project will serve to identify priority actions that will help reduce the environmental impact of Fibrek and of other participating businesses. The project will allow the Québec government to assess the feasibility of implementing certification for the carbon footprint of products.

"Fibrek applauds the vision of the Québec government and shares its desire to preserve natural resources while creating wealth for all stakeholders. We have engaged ourselves in the path of sustainable development, particularly by gaining FSC Chain-of-Custody certification for our products and taking steps to improve our carbon footprint", said Fibrek President and Chief Executive Officer Pierre Gabriel Côté.

"Fibrek is convinced that this project will contribute to consolidate its leadership position and meet its customers' new demands for products. Fibrek is proud to be one of the ten selected companies committed to quantifying the footprint of one or more of their products. We thank the CIRAIG, an intervarsity centre researching product lifecycles, processes and services, and the Ministère du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation (MDEIE) for their leadership and support", concluded Emmanuelle Lamarre-Cliche, Vice-President, Legal Affairs, Sustainable Development and Corporate Secretary.

The SFK-90 pulp produced at the Saint-Félicien mill fits perfectly into this pilot project. This initiative is an addition to the major cogeneration project already underway and to the many measures implemented over the past years to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Since 1990, the Saint-Félicien mill has increased its production by 25% while reducing its GHG emissions by 14%.

Fibrek to participate in carbon footprint Québec pilot project

02/27/2012 - 00:45

MONTREAL, Feb. 27, 2012 (CNW) -Fibrek Inc. ("Fibrek") is delighted to have been selected to participate in the pilot project on product carbon footprint announced today by the Québec government. This initiative fits perfectly within Fibrek's business strategy and reflects its determination to apply the principles of sustainable development.

This pilot project will serve to identify priority actions that will help reduce the environmental impact of Fibrek and of other participating businesses. The project will allow the Québec government to assess the feasibility of implementing certification for the carbon footprint of products.

"Fibrek applauds the vision of the Québec government and shares its desire to preserve natural resources while creating wealth for all stakeholders. We have engaged ourselves in the path of sustainable development, particularly by gaining FSC Chain-of-Custody certification for our products and taking steps to improve our carbon footprint", said Fibrek President and Chief Executive Officer Pierre Gabriel Côté.

"Fibrek is convinced that this project will contribute to consolidate its leadership position and meet its customers' new demands for products. Fibrek is proud to be one of the ten selected companies committed to quantifying the footprint of one or more of their products. We thank the CIRAIG, an intervarsity centre researching product lifecycles, processes and services, and the Ministère du Développement économique, de l'Innovation et de l'Exportation (MDEIE) for their leadership and support", concluded Emmanuelle Lamarre-Cliche, Vice-President, Legal Affairs, Sustainable Development and Corporate Secretary.

The SFK-90 pulp produced at the Saint-Félicien mill fits perfectly into this pilot project. This initiative is an addition to the major cogeneration project already underway and to the many measures implemented over the past years to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Since 1990, the Saint-Félicien mill has increased its production by 25% while reducing its GHG emissions by 14%.

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MONTREAL, Feb. 10, 2012 (CNW) -Fibrek Inc. announced today that it will be taking market-related downtime for approximately five weeks, beginning February 20, 2012, at its Fairmont Mill to manage its inventories as a result of current market conditions, while continuing to fulfill all customer commitments.

This measure will remove approximately 25,000 tonnes of RBK pulp from production. The Fairmont Mill has an annual capacity of 215,000 tonnes of RBK pulp.

Fibrek to take about five weeks downtime at its Fairmont, WV, mill, cutting RBK pulp production by 25,000 tonnes

02/09/2012 - 22:05

MONTREAL, Feb. 10, 2012 (CNW) -Fibrek Inc. announced today that it will be taking market-related downtime for approximately five weeks, beginning February 20, 2012, at its Fairmont Mill to manage its inventories as a result of current market conditions, while continuing to fulfill all customer commitments.

This measure will remove approximately 25,000 tonnes of RBK pulp from production. The Fairmont Mill has an annual capacity of 215,000 tonnes of RBK pulp.

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OTTAWA, March 25, 2011 (Market Wire) -The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an important investment at Fibrek mill in Saint-Félicien, Quebec, to help the mill modernize its facility and enhance its environmental performance.

The Fibrek mill will receive $6.1 million under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program. This funding will allow Fibrek to install five electrical motors that will increase its green energy production capacity by approximately six megawatts. It is expected that this project will also help save enough energy to power over 1,700 homes.

"Today's announcement highlights our government's commitment to the transformation of the forest industry," said Minister Lebel. "Our investments are supporting expansion of market opportunities for Canadian forest products, reducing our environmental footprint, improving the competitiveness of the forest industry and helping protect the jobs of the families who depend on our forest sector for their livelihood."

"This timely help from the federal government is an incentive toward the completion of a very important project for Fibrek's cogeneration plant in Saint-Félicien," said Pierre Gabriel Côté, President and CEO of Fibrek. "This project will allow us, not only to increase our leadership in the production of green energy, but also to improve our mill's competitiveness."

Fibrek is one of 24 pulp and paper companies across Canada that qualified for credits under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program. Fibrek has generated a total of $20.9 million in credits.

Despite signs of recovery in some segments of the forest sector, there remains a need to find new and more efficient ways of using wood, wood fibre and its byproducts. A central part of the federal forest sector strategy, the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program is laying the groundwork for a greener and more competitive forest sector through capital investments in pulp and paper mills across Canada.

Today's announcement builds on the success of many initiatives that are helping to sustain and enhance Canada's forest industry and the communities that depend on it.Budget 2010: Leading the Way on Jobs and Growthestablished the $100-million Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program to promote the development, commercialization and implementation of advanced technologies in the forest sector - helping create a world-class industry able to compete in the clean energy economy of tomorrow.

Fibrek mill in Quebec to receive $6M from Canadian Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program for modernization efforts

Posted in: Bio-Insight 03/25/2011 - 04:39

OTTAWA, March 25, 2011 (Market Wire) -The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of State for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, on behalf of the Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Natural Resources, today announced an important investment at Fibrek mill in Saint-Félicien, Quebec, to help the mill modernize its facility and enhance its environmental performance.

The Fibrek mill will receive $6.1 million under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program. This funding will allow Fibrek to install five electrical motors that will increase its green energy production capacity by approximately six megawatts. It is expected that this project will also help save enough energy to power over 1,700 homes.

"Today's announcement highlights our government's commitment to the transformation of the forest industry," said Minister Lebel. "Our investments are supporting expansion of market opportunities for Canadian forest products, reducing our environmental footprint, improving the competitiveness of the forest industry and helping protect the jobs of the families who depend on our forest sector for their livelihood."

"This timely help from the federal government is an incentive toward the completion of a very important project for Fibrek's cogeneration plant in Saint-Félicien," said Pierre Gabriel Côté, President and CEO of Fibrek. "This project will allow us, not only to increase our leadership in the production of green energy, but also to improve our mill's competitiveness."

Fibrek is one of 24 pulp and paper companies across Canada that qualified for credits under the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program. Fibrek has generated a total of $20.9 million in credits.

Despite signs of recovery in some segments of the forest sector, there remains a need to find new and more efficient ways of using wood, wood fibre and its byproducts. A central part of the federal forest sector strategy, the Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program is laying the groundwork for a greener and more competitive forest sector through capital investments in pulp and paper mills across Canada.

Today's announcement builds on the success of many initiatives that are helping to sustain and enhance Canada's forest industry and the communities that depend on it.Budget 2010: Leading the Way on Jobs and Growthestablished the $100-million Investments in Forest Industry Transformation program to promote the development, commercialization and implementation of advanced technologies in the forest sector - helping create a world-class industry able to compete in the clean energy economy of tomorrow.

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