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Adven´s and Outokumpu´s new investment doubles recovered waste heat for Avesta residents

For more than 25 years, Outokumpu has delivered waste heat from its steel production in Avesta Sweden to the local district heating network in collaboration with the energy group Adven. Now the next big step is being taken as the amount of recovered waste heat is expected to double from…

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…

Electric boiler project progressing on schedule at Suominen’s Nakkila plant

Adven is investing in a 12-megawatt electric boiler at Suominen's nonwovens plant in Nakkila, Finland. The new electric boiler will enable more cost-efficient energy production by leveraging low hourly prices on the electricity market. Installation of the main equipment began in early May, marking the most intensive phase of the…

Solar power plant completes the transition to carbon-neutral energy at Mirka’s Oravainen factory

Mirka, the world’s leading manufacturers of abrasive products, is carrying out a major energy transition at its Oravainen factory in Finland, in collaboration with Adven. The project will make the site’s heating and cooling system fully carbon neutral. The energy solution combines geoenergy, solar power, an electric boiler and a…

The capacity of electricity connection plays a crucial role in the electrification of industry in Finland

The energy system is undergoing a historic transformation as energy produced with fossil fuels is being replaced with lower-carbon alternatives, such as emission-free electricity. There are many opportunities for direct electrification in industry, but the electrification of industrial companies in Finland often depends on the capacity of the electricity connection.…

Secure operations, cut costs and drive sustainability with Adven’s water treatment solutions

Water management is becoming an increasingly critical issue in today’s rapidly changing world. As water availability is no longer guaranteed and industries face growing demands for sustainable practices, we at Adven are at the forefront of providing innovative water solutions across various sectors. In this article, we share insights from…

Industrial partnership with Nordic Paper improves energy efficiency in Säffle

Energy company Adven and the paper mill Nordic Paper in Säffle, Sweden, have signed a long-term agreement tailored to Nordic Paper’s operational needs. By leveraging the capacity of Adven’s modern district heating plant, Nordic Paper secures a stable and efficient heat supply for its production while contributing to a more…

The Northern European approach: A driving force behind the energy transition

For decades, Northern Europe has utilized a model to drive sustainability and accelerate the energy transition. This has been partly motivated by limited access to fossil fuels, unlike the natural gas abundance in the Netherlands. But the story doesn’t end there. The secret? An innovative approach known as “Energy as…