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Careful planning and smooth cooperation speed up the evaporation plant project

The new evaporation plant to be built in Honkajoki is an example of how good cooperation, careful conceptualization and pre-engineering can speed up the implementation of a project. The new case, continuation to the existing collaboration between Adven and Honkajoki Oy, was kicked off in record time and is progressing…

Arla Vimmerby now 30% more energy efficient

Just in time for Arla's 20th anniversary in Vimmerby, the milk powder factory is now 30 per cent more energy efficient. This is the result of a close collaboration with energy partner Adven that began in 2021, who also made the site fossil free. The farmer-owned company is now harvesting…

Nobian Delfzijl reduces CO2 emissions by 25,000 tons

With the construction of a new energy-efficient electric evaporation plant for caustic soda production in Delfzijl, Nobian can reduce CO₂ emissions up to 25,000 tons per year. Energy partner Adven is starting the construction of an energy-efficient evaporation plant at Nobian in the Dutch city of Delfzijl. This reduces 25,000…

Cut costs and decarbonize with new generation heat pumps

As kids in school, we learned that water boils at about 70 degrees Celsius, at the top of Mount Everest. If that lesson didn’t fascinate, the recently upgraded heat pump technology might. Industries could cut their energy bills in half by using new steam generating heat pumps. - With the…

Adven introduces electrification in the energy production at Suominen’s nonwoven plant in Nakkila, Finland

Suominen and Adven have agreed on an electric boiler investment for Suominen's nonwoven plant in Nakkila, Finland. Starting in the fall of 2025, Adven will supply the steam energy required by the plant using two boilers. With the new 12 MW electric steam boiler, the plant's energy production will benefit…

5 key takeaways for the Pulp & Paper industries

The pulp and paper industries are undergoing a transition, playing an increasingly important role in the non-fossil society. Adven attended Pulp & Beyond 2024 fair which revolved around carbon neutrality and maximizing the potential of every part of the tree, shaping the forest-based bioeconomy. As Adven wants to make difference…

Energy efficient evaporation key in Honkajoki’s expansion plans

Finland's leading processor of animal by-products, Honkajoki Oy, is significantly expanding its production in Kankaanpää. Adven will implement a new evaporation plant based on MVR technology in the extension. It will help Honkajoki reach its energy efficiency targets and expand the evaporation cooperation between the companies. Honkajoki Oy, which specializes…

Exploring the pros and cons of electric boilers

In Finland, the rise in biofuel prices coupled with simultaneous high demand has catalyzed a shift towards electric boilers for process steam production. This transition not only responds to economic pressures but also aligns with an increasing commitment to environmental sustainability. Electricity, particularly when sourced from expanding wind energy investments,…