delfort, a global leader in the development and manufacturing of specialty papers, is establishing new benchmarks for sustainable industrial practices. By commissioning the world’s largest steam-generating heat pump alongside an electrode boiler at its Tervakoski facility in Finland, the mill can now produce specialty papers entirely free from fossil energy. “This project represents an important milestone on our journey toward net zero and simultaneously supports our customers in achieving their own sustainability goals,” states Hannes Kinast, COO of delfort.
This significant installation marks the final phase in the site’s energy-supply decarbonization project, resulting in one of the most modern and efficient paper production facilities globally. The investment of over 50 million euros allows delfort to dramatically reduce energy consumption, eliminate fossil fuel reliance, and attain zero emissions. “For us, this is a major step toward decarbonization, increased efficiency, and long-term resilience,” asserts CFO Ilkka Saarinen, “as it significantly strengthens our overall performance.” Moreover, Kinast emphasizes, “The system is a showcase example of industrial energy transformation and highlights our substantial contribution to climate protection, as well as our innovation leadership within the industry in developing responsible and sustainable paper solutions for our customers.”
The newly installed heat pump harnesses industrial waste heat to produce steam essential for paper manufacturing. Consequently, delfort’s clientele across various sectors—including food and drink packaging, energy transmission and storage, printing, pharmaceuticals, and FMCG—can enhance their environmental performance. “For delfort, this is a decisive contribution to meeting our net-zero greenhouse gas targets by 2050 at the latest,” notes Saarinen.
This initiative received partial funding from the Finnish Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment and the European Union’s NextGenerationEU program.
