ENERGY NEWS AND STORIES

The next level in CO2-neutral energy production

Nov 26, 2025

Converting an existing circulating fluidized bed boiler from coal to biomass firing takes the Koehler Group a step closer to meeting its climate targets. Valmet was chosen to deliver the conversion because of our energy industry expertise and strong references.

Improving profitability with Valmet’s carbon capture pre-treatment

Nov 26, 2025

Did you know that a carbon capture plant should include integrated flue gas pre-treatment for optimal performance? Valmet’s pre-treatment solution removes impurities and recovers energy – ensuring reliable and efficient CO2 capture.

Turbine automation is no longer a black box at FCC Environment

Nov 10, 2025

FCC Environment’s operations and maintenance teams needed better insight into their turbine automation controls, as the old system functioned like a “black box.” Integrating the turbine into the existing Valmet DNA Automation system provided clear visibility and enabled more proactive maintenance.

Real-time furnace monitoring: infrared camera reveals what’s happening inside

Sep 8, 2025

Infrared camera technology at E.ON’s Blackburn Meadows biomass plant enables real-time furnace monitoring, helping detect ash and slag buildup early to boost boiler efficiency and performance.

Enhancing power boiler performance through the replacement of Valmet Vortex Finders

Feb 11, 2025

PT. Riau Prima Energi at Kerinci Mill, Indonesia, had been operating the Vortex Finders in Power Boiler 3 for over eighteen years without replacement. To ensure continued optimal performance, they replaced all three units, resolving mechanical issues and achieving optimal boiler operation and performance.

OT Cybersecurity crisis exercise for waste-to-energy plant

Jun 5, 2024

Valmet and Deloitte organized an OT Cybersecurity crisis exercise for Westenergy in Mustasaari Waste-to-Energy plant in Finland.

Enhancing Boiler Maintenance: Insights from Shock Pulse Generator Installation

Mar 14, 2024

An installation of Shock Pulse Generators (SPGs) in a biomass boiler in Germany has yielded valuable insights into enhancing operational efficiency and reliability. See how this installation has significantly improved boiler maintenance practices in all four passes of the biomass boiler.

Achieving success through continuous improvements and close relationships

Aug 23, 2023

Collaboration since commissioning of the CFB boiler, we have run service agreements successfully with continuous improvements. Local service team have close relationship with RWE Markinch.

Revolutionizing plastic recycling with pyrolysis

Oct 15, 2025

Only 10% of the world’s plastic is currently recycled — but that’s about to change. Valmet’s new pyrolysis-based chemical recycling technology enables high-quality recycled plastics suitable even for food packaging. Discover how Valmet is helping industries meet EU targets and drive circularity with innovative solutions.

Valmet Pyrolyzer

Mar 18, 2024

Valmet Pyrolyzer turns solid biomass into high value liquid fuels and chemicals. It is a comprehensive solution that seamlessly integrates into the overall energy concept. Valmet offers the entire plant solution including automation, service and maintenance.

Valmet Gasifier for biomass

Mar 30, 2023

Biomass gasification is a combined system of biomass dryer, gasifier and lime kiln, optimized for burning the product gas. After drying, bark or other wood residue is gasified in the CFB gasifier at high temperatures using a controlled amount of air. The resulting product gas is then burned in the lime kiln burner, which is optimized for product gas.

Valmet CFB Boiler at Shanying Huazhong Thermal Power Plant

Mar 30, 2023

Valmet's delivery to Shanying Huazhong Paper included major parts of a Valmet CFB Boiler island from fuel silo to boiler outlet. The boiler uses circulating fluidized bed (CFB) technology.

Valmet CFB Boiler

Sep 16, 2020

Valmet CFB Boiler is an advanced circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler developed by Valmet.

Valmet BFB Boiler

Sep 16, 2020

Valmet BFB Boiler is an advanced bubbling fluidized bed boiler developed by Valmet.

Valmet Gasifier

Apr 1, 2014

Watch the animation to see how Valmet's gasification technology enables generating biomass-based power in existing coal boilers.

BioPower – Modularized EPC Power Plants

Aug 26, 2014

BioPower – Modularized EPC Power Plants delivered by Valmet for flexible heat and power production to local community and industries.

Focus on fuel flexibility

Jun 25, 2020

Valmet supplied multifuel boiler plant at Turun Seudun Energiantuotanto is an excellent example how to benefit from the best features of CFB technology.

From waste to energy

Jun 25, 2020

Zibo Green Energy New Energy Co., Ltd. is the first company in China to utilize Valmet’s advanced circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler technology for turning waste to energy.