Pöyry awarded Environmental Impact Assessment assignment for KaiCell Fibers’ biorefinery in Finland
The scope of the assignment covers the EIA, which will pave the way for the biorefinery's permit processes, also included in the assignment.
Located in Paltamo, KaiCell Fibers is a biorefinery project which aims to process fibre-wood from the Kainuu area for use in new and existing bioproducts. The project brings together strong expertise from various parts of forest-based bioeconomy.
“These are logical steps that take us further towards the final investment decision. We are delighted to intensify our cooperation with Pöyry, the world’s leading forest industry expert. With their help we will make KaiCell a responsible player processing Finnish fibre-wood. We have a solid network of partners in bioeconomy and forest industry and are proceeding with our project as planned,” says Jukka Kantola, CEO of KaiCell.
“KaiCell Fibers’ biorefinery project is a great example of the new business opportunities in bioeconomy. We are pleased to support the project with our global pulp technology and biorefining expertise as well as local EIA competence. Our capabilities in digital solutions and Health & Safety will enable modern, top-class industrial sites for our clients,” says Johan Ehrnrooth, Head of Pulp & Paper at Pöyry.
