Valmet and CMPC Sign Letter of Intent for the Modernization of Guaíba Pulp Mill in Brazil
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Valmet and CMPC have signed a letter of intent (LOI) for Valmet to deliver key technology for the BioCMPC project. The target of the project is to increase the production capacity of the Guaíba pulp mill’s line 2 from 1.5 million ADt/y (air dry metric tons per year) to 1.85 million ADt/y. The modernization is expected to start operation in the fourth quarter of 2023.
Valmet and CMPC target to finalize the contract during October 2021.
This expansion project, BioCMPC, targets both to increase the production capacity of the Guaíba mill and also improve the environmental performance with for example increased production of renewable electricity and minimized water usage in pulp production process.
“Valmet delivered the CMPC’s Guaíba mill line 2 in 2015 and the mill has been a showcase for many of our technologies. Over these years we have introduced value adding industrial internet solutions and offering our expert services for mill maintenance. To be chosen as the main partner for this remarkable project reinforces Valmet’s commitment for a more sustainable future,” says Celso Tacla, Area President, South America, Valmet.
“With this project we will continue delivering the best technology available combined with leading automation and industrial internet solutions for efficient and even more sustainable pulp production. This delivery will feature our latest technology to lower water usage, reduce emissions and eliminate odorous gases. Our experts will support optimizing the mill performance both onsite and remotely,” says Bertel Karlstedt, Business Line President, Pulp & Energy, Valmet.
