Valmet has received an order from Saica Group to supply a biomass boiler and flue gas cleaning system for Saica Group’s plant in El Burgo de Ebro, Zaragoza, Spain.
The order is included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The boiler plant is scheduled to be handed over to Saica at the end of 2026.
The boiler to be supplied is a Valmet BFB boiler that utilizes bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) technology. It is engineered to produce steam with a capacity exceeding 700,000 tonnes annually. By utilizing biomass as fuel, the BFB boiler will significantly reduce fossil fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, aligning with Saica’s dedication to sustainability and circular economy principles.
“This project is part of Saica Group´s decarbonization plan, fully aligned with Saica´s values: ‘We Care, We Value, We Challenge’. It has been awarded with a PERTE (Strategic Project for Economic Recovery and Transformation) euro grant given to the company by the Spanish Ministry of Industry and Tourism. We rely on Valmet for this project due to their proven technology for biomass BFB boilers, and also because of the good cooperation and results achieved in previous projects. We expect this new partnership will bring success to this challenging project,” says Juan Antonio Meler, Industrial Projects Director, Saica Group.
“We are delighted to support Saica in their ambitious decarbonization project. This order underlines the importance of our advanced boiler technology in helping industries to transition towards more sustainable energy solutions. It is a testament to Valmet’s expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality, innovative solutions that meet our customers’ needs,” says Lauri Pehu-Lehtonen, Vice President, Energy and Circularity, Valmet.
Valmet’s scope of delivery includes a Valmet BFB Boiler along with auxiliary equipment and the boiler building, including erection, commissioning, and start-up. Additionally, Valmet will provide a flue gas cleaning system featuring a bag house filter.
Photo: Saica
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