Södra signs an agreement with Stora Enso to supply kraft lignin. The market demand for sustainable materials and solutions is the reason for rapid surge of lignin applications.
Sep 24, 2024
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Södra signs an agreement with Stora Enso to supply kraft lignin. This follows the major investment announcement made this year at Södra’s Mönsterås site, regarding the kraft lignin production. The plant will be the first commercial kraft lignin production facility in Sweden and the largest of its type in the world. It is expected to be in operation in 2027.
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Stora Enso has an expertise in lignin and runs its own pilot plant for battery material. Stora Enso has a strong belief in lignin and is now in need of an external source of the raw material.Södra has the potential to produce up to 250,000 tpy of kraft lignin. Talking about the new collaboration Johannes Bogren, Executive Vice President, Södra Bioproducts, said, Stora Enso being a key customer, partner and technology support provider puts us at the heart of a value chain which can deliver a variety of climate-effective solutions for the green transition, with the automotive and energy-storage sectors being a key part of that. Stora Enso, in turn, can trust in our responsible forestry and the low carbon footprint of our pulp mills. Stora Enso’s experience and value chain knowledge make it an ideal customer, and we look forward to an innovative and productive partnership.”
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Juuso Konttinen, Senior Vice President & Head of Biomaterials Growth, Stora Enso, said, ‘‘We are excited to partner with Södra in this important endeavor. This agreement not only secures one additional reliable supply of kraft lignin for our innovative products but also underscores the growing importance of lignin in creating sustainable solutions across industries. By leveraging our expertise in lignin technology, Södra will be able to produce high-quality lignin that aligns with our sustainability commitments.”
