Metso to supply energy and pulping technology to CMPC in Chile

HELSINKI, Dec. 9, 2009 (Market Wire) -

Metso has received an order to deliver energy and pulping technology for CMPC Celulosa S.A., Chile. The value of CMPC's investment for Metso's technology is approximately EUR 60 million. The commercial operation is scheduled to start in 2011-2012. The most part of the order is included in the Energy and Environmental Technology's Q4 orders received. The pulping technology part of the order is included in Paper and Fiber Technology's Q4 orders received.

Metso's delivery includes a new biomass fired power boiler, a conversion of an existing recovery boiler to a biomass fired boiler, a digester rebuild and a brown stock washing upgrade. The new power boiler as well as power boiler conversion will utilize bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) technology. The new power boiler will be part of CMPC's Santa Fe pulp mill's energy project for green energy generation. Rebuild of an existing recovery boiler into a biomass fuelled power boiler as well as a digester rebuild and brown stock washing upgrade, including the installation of the press technology are part of the Laja Mill modernization project.