Ilim Group continues to implement the project for construction of a new pulp and paperboard mill (PPM) in Ust-Ilimsk, Russia, in accordance with the project schedule.
Installation of main buildings and facilities is currently in progress at the construction site. All main process equipment has been purchased, its delivery to the construction site is under way. More than 100 vehicles carrying equipment units for the future production line arrived at the mill construction site.
Delivery of the first lots of equipment and parts for the Cooking and Washing Area, Vacuum Evaporation Plant and Woodroom took place in July. The first containers with the KLB machine equipment are expected to be delivered in October.
In order to ensure continuous implementation of the project, Ilim has invested in the construction of a new concrete plant and crushing and screening complex that provide the future PPM construction site with concrete.
The PPM construction project team is fully staffed, recruitment and training of PPM operators is in process. Ilim works closely with the regional authorities to jointly develop the city's social infrastructure.
"Ilim's new mill is a unique innovative project that is unparalleled in Russia and has very few comparable facilities globally," said Kseniia Sosnina, Ilim Group CEO. "Its production process is based on the cutting-edge technologies and is in compliance with international environmental standards. Main custom designed equipment was manufactured by Andritz and Voith, our long-standing partners and leading manufacturers of process facilities for the global pulp and paper industry.
"I am certain that Ilim will be proud of its pulp and paperboard mill in Ust- Ilimsk, which will strengthen Ilim's long- standing partnership with its customers in China and become the next step in the strategic development of our company," Sosnina concluded.
Ilim Group in the spring of 2019 signed a contract with Voith to supply an XcelLIne paper machine. With an annual output of 600 thousand tons, this custom designed KLB machine will be the largest in the world in terms of kraftliner (virgin board) production capacity. The equipment will be delivered to Ust-Ilimsk as pre-assembled Mill Installation Units. The heaviest element of the KLB machine, Nipco-P center rider roll, will weigh 79 tons.
Ilim's new recovery boiler, supplied by ANDRITZ, fully complies with highest environmental standards by minimizing the environmental impact through high boiler efficiency and availability as well, as a modern combustion air system. Moreover, this RB will be equipped to handle all non-condensable odorous gases generated in the new pulp line in any foreseen operating situation. This will ensure safe and odorless pulp production.
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