ANDRITZ starts up first industrial-scale torrefaction reactor in Finland
Austria-headed international technology group Andritz AG (ANDRITZ) has announced the successful delivery and start-up of the torrefaction reactor for one of Europe's largest industrial torrefaction plants, developed by Joensuu Biocoal Oy and operated by Taaleri in Joensuu, Finland.
The plant, which has begun commercial operations, produces a renewable alternative to fossil coal using sustainably sourced biomass, specifically pre-commercial thinnings of certified forests in Finland.
The innovative torrefaction reactor converts biomass into a carbon-rich end product called biocoal or advanced biomass.
The reactor was manufactured at the ANDRITZ workshop in Graz, Austria, under license from NextFuel. In addition to the reactor, ANDRITZ supplied the Metris addIQ system for control of the torrefaction process.
The reactor was installed at the new bio-industrial plant on the site of Savon Voima Oyj’s combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Joensuu, where Joensuu Biocoal’s plant is located.
At full operational capacity, the reactor will produce up to 60,000 tonnes of biocoal per annum, which will be used to replace fossil coal in various industrial applications, contributing to significant carbon dioxide (CO2) savings and supporting the global push towards carbon neutrality.
We are very proud to contribute to one of the largest torrefaction plants in Europe. This milestone underscores ANDRITZ’s commitment to innovation and sustainability by providing renewable energy solutions that support a greener future, said Stefan Peter, Global Product Group Manager at ANDRITZ.
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