Environmentally friendly business profitably
The biorefinery’s investment is EUR 1,200 million. The payback period of the investment is less than four years. EBITDA is 40%.
By the clean waters
The Kemijärvi biorefinery utilizes the most environmentally friendly production methods. Water purification is one of the most essential processes in biorefining. We are committed to ensuring that the operations of the Kemijärvi biorefinery do not impair water quality. This is in line with the Water Management Act (1299/2004) and the underlying EU Water Framework Directive (2000/60 / EC).
The future in the midst of growing forests
In Lapland, 13 M m3 of wood grows per year. The Kemijärvi biorefinery uses 4 M m3 of wood annually. When the raw material grows nearby, the need and cost of transportation is the lowest. Short distances mean lower traffic emissions and harm to the environment. For the forest owner, short trips mean better earning.
Freshly felled wood and its bark contain valuable water- and oil-soluble nutrients that dissolve and evaporate relatively quickly after felling. Freshly felled wood is best utilized in a biorefinery close to the tree’s growth site. The Kemijärvi biorefinery utilizes wood 100%. There are many business opportunities in the further processing of renewable wood, including in the textile and pharmaceutical industries. We cooperate with research and educational institutions, as well as companies that develop and utilize new wood-based materials.
Growing demand guarantees high profitability
Demand for high-quality pulp continues. It is essential in production of high quality packaging materials. There is also a growing need to replace, for example, cotton in textiles, fossil materials used in the manufacture of plastics and various minerals with renewable, unpolluting natural resources. This development ensures a high demand for pulp and pulp-processed materials.
