ENERGY NEWS AND STORIES

Beyond linear models – a new blueprint for industrial systems

May 22, 2026

How can industries evolve beyond traditional linear models toward more future-ready industrial systems? Next-generation industrial practices can reduce harm, unlock new value, and support the long-term resilience of industrial operations. The transformation is already underway and the momentum is growing.

Revolutionizing plastic recycling with pyrolysis

May 22, 2026

Did you know that in 2023, only about 10 percent of plastic products were made of recycled raw material? This is about to change, as Valmet is introducing its plastic chemical recycling technology, Valmet Pyrolyzer.

Advanced heat recovery for district heating: what, why and how?

May 7, 2026

Advanced heat recovery for district heating plants can lower fuel consumption, improve efficiency, and boost heat and power generation. What’s more, integrating heat pump technology also helps to future-proof plants ready for carbon capture – a key process in meeting ever stricter emissions limits.

Veolia in Lodz enhances CHP boiler performance and reduces emissions with Valmet's combustion optimization

Mar 2, 2026

Veolia in Łódź, Poland tackled two major CHP plant challenges: managing generational change among operators and optimizing boiler operations. Valmet’s DNA Combustion Manager now ensures reliable fuel combustion data, supporting both process optimization and operational reliability.

Örtofta CHP project enters next phase

Jun 3, 2026

Kraftringen Energi’s new biomass CHP plant in Örtofta, Sweden, is entering a major new phase. Following a year of groundwork and construction, the project is now moving into the stage where advanced technology is installed and commissioned.

Göteborg Energi secures renewable district heating with Valmet’s bio-steam boiler

Jan 28, 2026

The Swedish energy company Göteborg Energi had an ambitious target: by 2025, all district heating in the city should be fully recovered and renewable. Now, the target has been achieved!

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.

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.

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.