Creating additional value streams

Lignin extraction

LignoBoost®, Valmet’s lignin extraction technology, makes it possible to extract kraft lignin from pulp mill black liquor. Lignin is quickly becoming a valuable and renewable raw material in a wide range of industries.

Methanol Purification

Upgrade existing methanol plants for production of high quality methanol.

Sulfuric Acid Plant

Sulfur in pulp mill’s odorous gases can be converted into sulfuric acid. Internally produced acid closes the mill’s Na-S chemical balance providing

Second generation bioethanol and Biochemicals

Valmet provides front-end technology for the production of second-generation bioethanol (2G ethanol) and biochemicals.

Turpentine decanting

Sulfate turpentine is an economically important by-product which can be recovered from the Kraft pulping of resinous woods. High separation efficiency of turpentine from water phase is possible in a Linder type turpentine decanter. The turpentine decanter is in principal a cylindrical vessel, equipped with a conical funnel in the bottom part and with an overflow for separated turpentine in the upper part.

Biosludge Treatment

Valmet offers a cost-effective and easy way to dispose of biosludge.