Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area

In this section you can find more information on Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area, such as key figures and market drivers. The business area is part or the Biomaterial Solutions and Services segment. See also our Biomaterial Solutions and Services segment presentation from slide 20 onward from Valmet's Capital Markets Day 2025. The goal of the business area is to provide technology solutions and services for pulp and energy production, as well as biomass conversion and emission control in order to maximize the value of renewable raw materials, while increasing production efficiency and minimizing negative environmental impacts.

The Pulp, Energy and Circularity business area supplies designs, installs, and services complete pulp mills and process equipment for chemical and mechanical pulp production, as well as biomass- and waste-fueled power plants, boiler islands, and related environmental systems.Its customers are mainly pulp producers and power and heat producers. The most important geographical markets are Europe, South America and Asia. 

Valmet’s pulp production solutions are designed for high raw material efficiency and low chemical and water consumption. Pulp is used mainly as a raw material in producing various paper grades, including board, tissue and printing paper. It is also used for other applications such as textiles and hygiene products. 

Valmet’s energy products include boilers, gasifiers, environmental protection systems, technology rebuilds and fuel conversion projects. Valmet is a leading global supplier of biomass-based heat and power generation solutions. The company also supplies complete medium-scale heat and power plants that use biomass and sorted waste as fuel.

Valmet’s emission control solutions are designed to secure safe operation with low emissions. In addition to pulp and energy applications, we have developed technology for various industrial processes and marine exhaust gas emissions.