Pulp & Paper Industry Turns to Recovery Boilers

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Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--With growing emphasis on energy efficiency and sustainability within the Pulp & Paper Industry, recovery boilers continue to be an essential component of the industry.

Recovery boilers are used in the Pulp & Paper Industry to effectively recover chemicals and generate steam from black liquor, which is a byproduct of the paper-making process. The recovered chemicals are reused and reduce the need to use fresh chemicals. Also, the heat generated during the chemical recovery process is then converted into steam energy, which is further used to generate electricity for various purposes within the pulp and paper mill. As a result, recovery boilers promote circularity within the pulp and paper industry through chemical recovery, waste reduction and energy generation.

Currently, Industrial Info is tracking more than 330 recovery boiler projects at pulp and paper mills throughout the world. North America dominates the market with spending worth US$952 million, followed by Asia with investments worth US$334 million. Europe and South America are also driving significant investments worth US$193 million and US$133 million, respectively.

The U.S. holds the largest share in the market with spending worth US$680 million, contributing approximately 34%. Canada follows with investments worth US$272 million. Other spending drivers include South Korea, Portugal and Brazil with investments totaling US$500 million.

With spending worth US$273 million, WestRock Company (Atlanta, Georgia) is the leading investor in the recovery boiler market, with 40 related projects.

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