Valmet to Deliver an Electrostatic Precipitator to Shandong Huatai Paper in China
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Valmet will deliver an electrostatic precipitator (ESP) for the recovery boiler in Shandong Huatai Paper’s 700,000 metric tons chemical pulp project in Shandong province, China. The delivery is scheduled for January 2025.
“Green is our mission, sustainability is our way. This is one more activity for Huatai to introduce Valmet’s technology to implement the goal of low energy consumption, no pollution, and zero emissions. We look forward to Valmet’s technology and services to further support our green manufacturing and circular economy,” says Houyue Ma, Vice General Manager of Recovery Boiler and Power Generation, Shandong Huatai Paper.
“We are very happy to continue our excellent cooperation with Huatai Group in this strategic investment. In addition to previous pulp, paper, and automation technology deliveries, we also have extensive services cooperation with the customer. The ESP project further develops our cooperation both in scope and depth. It is an important milestone for both companies and a good example of Valmet’s latest technology supporting customers to reach near-zero emissions through an environmentally friendly solution,” says Igor Panassol, Vice President, Pulp and Energy, China Area, Valmet.
Valmet’s delivery includes all mechanical parts of the ESP as well as electrification, instruments, and automation control equipment for the recovery boiler that has the capacity of 3,200 metric tons dry solids per day (TDS/D). The ESP will collect recovered alkali ash, and the guaranteed emission value is below 10 mg/Nm3.
DS Smith Divests Four UK Recycling Depots to Veolia
DS Smith has carried out a strategic review of its UK recycling operations, with the sale of four depots to Veolia.
According to letsrecycle.com, the depots in Avonmouth, Birmingham, Bolton, and Leeds have now been sold to Veolia ES (UK) Limited. The fee has not been disclosed.
DS Smith has been in consultation over six of its recycling facilities since May 2023, according to letsrecycle.com
The sale is anticipated to include the baling equipment and other infrastructure. The future of DS Smith’s remaining recycling sites in the UK remains uncertain.
