Andritz has been selected to supply a new recovery boiler for Century Pulp and Paper’s mill in Lalkuan, Uttarakhand, India. It will replace one of the existing recovery boilers, increasing the mill’s green energy production. Start-up is scheduled for the first quarter of 2027.
The new recovery boiler, with a capacity of 950 tds/day, will be supplied on an EPC basis. The scope of supply includes an electrostatic precipitator to ensure low particulate matter emissions at the stack.
The boiler is designed to process black liquor derived from a raw material mixture of hardwood, bamboo, and bagasse.
Mr. Ajay Gupta, CEO of Century Pulp and Paper comments: “Our new recovery boiler from Andritz will significantly enhance our mill’s environmental performance and ensure a stable supply of green energy over a long period of time.”
Sridhar Gopalan, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer of Andritz Technologies, India, says: “We greatly appreciate the trust placed in our team and technology. Our advanced recovery boiler technology offers substantial advantages in terms of safety, availability and operational efficiency.”
This is the seventh new recovery boiler Andritz will deliver in India, demonstrating its strong presence in the country’s pulp and paper sector.
The value of the order will not be disclosed.
Century Pulp and Paper is part of the Aditya Birla Group. Established in 1984, it is one of India’s largest manufacturers of paper, board, tissue, and pulp operating from a single location.
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