Several sustainability improvements when SCA invests in Munksund’s paper mill
SCA to invest SEK 150 million in new processing equipment at Munksund paper mill in an initiative set to reduce environmental impact. “We will increase our production of pine oil, which is used to produce biofuels. At the same time, we’ll reduce energy consumption,” says Jens Riglert, site manager at Munksund’s paper mill. Pine oil is a by-product of the production of pulp and originates from the wood used. The chemical industry has long used pine oil to produce a wide variety of products including paint and detergents, but now it is also a sought-after raw material for producing biofuels. “Pine oil is key to the transition to a fossil-free society. It can replace fossil fuels and thus help reduce global warming. Demand is increasing in Sweden and globally, as interest in biofuels increases,” says Riglert.