Bioenergy meets half the need for thermal energy
Biofuels, mainly in the form of bark and wood-containing liquors, meet approximately half of Holmen’s thermal energy requirements. Combined with recovered thermal
energy, this means that almost two-thirds of the thermal energy needed is produced
internally. Remaining quantities of heat are produced at and close to the mills using
natural gas and oil, or are purchased from external suppliers.
More biofuel
Holmen is gradually increasing the extraction of biofuel from its own forests and has
become more active as a buyer and seller on the biofuel market. Holmen’s long-term
forest stewardship efforts are increasing the total stock of wood. By taking further
measures to stimulate growth, it will therefore eventually be possible to signifcantly
increase the volumes of wood and biofuel extracted.