Swedish paper manufacturer, Grycksbo Paper, is to invest 130 million SEK (approx $21.5m) to install a biomass boiler, which will meet the paper mill’s entire need for steam when it comes on-line during the second half of 2009. The new system, which will replace an existing oil-fired boiler, comprises the conversion of the present oil-fuelled boiler into a biomass boiler, a new handling and biofuel storage area, a filter for smoke gas cleaning and renovation of the existing turbine to produce environmentally responsible electricity.

According to the company, there may still be some additional investments to come, depending on which biofuel is chosen for the boiler. Currently the mill is looking into the viability of different biofuel alternatives such as pellets or woodchips.

As Grycksbo Paper’s MD Mikael Frölander says "We aim to take a leadership position in our industry and our 'no one greener' vision is very important to us, as our aim is to produce G-Print paper in the most environmentally sound way possible," Frölander continues. "We have been taking steps to become more environmentally responsible for many years now; for example in 2003 we started to use railway transport for G-Print on all destinations possible. We also hold Chain of Custody certification in accordance with FSC regulations. Additionally, our emission levels to both air and water are very low, which we also present in our annual EMAS reports."