UPM has officially opened a new combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Germany, bringing the company closer to meeting its target to lower its CO2 emissions by 65% by 2030.
The media manufacturer said it is committed to meeting the targets of the 2015 Paris Agreement well in advance by practicing climate-positive forestry, innovating novel products and taking actions such as investing in renewable and efficient energy solutions to power its own sites, while taking part in the transformation of energy systems in Europe. A 100m Euro investment at its Nordland Papier mill is a major step in that journey – it will reduce CO2 emissions by 300,000 tonnes per year, power the facility and feed surplus power back into the electricity grid, contributing to Germany’s energy security.
“In the current energy crisis, coupled with the increasing need for carbon reductions, it is vital that we invest and innovate to become more efficient,” said Winfried Schaur, executive vice president, technology and UPM Biorefining.
The facility in Dörpen, Lower Saxony, is the largest fine and specialty paper manufacturing site in Europe. The 84MW gas fired CHP plant has been designed in readiness for hydrogen power, which is expected to play an important role in Germany’s long-term green energy transition.
