More energy production flexibility for Nevel’s Forssa power plant with Valmet DNA Energy Management

"We selected Valmet because they truly understood our requirements and offered a solution that integrates smoothly with our existing Valmet DCS. The system can also be easily scaled to include other plants in addition to the Forssa district heating facility, while ensuring secure connectivity with third-party systems. Valmet’s experience with similar deliveries convinced us of their expertise, and the solution aligns perfectly with our strategy to engage more actively in reserve markets,” says Tuure Laurila, Operation Center Manager at Nevel.

Valmet is to deliver a Valmet DNA Energy Management system to Nevel’s remote operation centre to improve energy production flexibility at the company’s Forssa district heating plant in Finland.

"This delivery for our long-standing customer Nevel showcases Valmet’s ability to provide scalable solutions for customers of various types and sizes. Drawing on extensive experience, Valmet delivers real value improvements in every case. I’m proud to see how our solutions help customers enhance their operations, even in today’s challenging and rapidly changing market environment,” says Teijo Salonpää, Senior Sales Manager, Automation Solutions business area, Valmet.

The order was included in Valmet’s orders received of the second quarter 2025. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The delivery will be taken over by the customer in spring 2026.

Delivery’s technical information

The delivery includes the Valmet DNA Energy Management System, which will be integrated with the existing Valmet Distributed Control System. It also covers Automatic Frequency Restoration Reserve (aFFR) integration and connectivity. This project further strengthens Valmet’s role as a leader in energy management technologies, helping customers optimize production and improve the efficiency of their energy operations.

About the customer

Nevel is a utility infrastructure company providing advanced, future-proof solutions for industry and real estate. Focused on climate-positive growth, it works with partners to develop local circular economies and transition to CO₂-neutral energy production. Nevel serves nearly 100 industrial and over 5,000 real estate customers with decentralized energy and circular economy solutions. The company operates more than 130 energy production sites and over 40 district heating networks, producing 1.9 TWh of energy annually - enough to heat 100,000 households.  

For further information, please contact:

Teijo Salonpää, Senior Sales Manager, Automation Solutions business area, tel. +358 40 524 2675, teijo.salonpaa(at)valmet.com