Valmet signs a contract with Circa to supply a pyrolyzer plant for the production of sustainable biochemicals at Circa’s ReSolute plant in France. Valmet’s delivery includes pyrolyzer technology, a circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler and an automation system.
The ReSolute plant will produce 1,000 tonnes of bio-based solvent called Cyrene™ per year. It is used to replace fossil petroleum-based solvents used in a wide variety of industries.
Alternative to Fossil Raw Materials
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Our co-operation with Valmet has reached the first commercial milestone. We expect to continue the co-operation to reach our goal of producing 80 000 tonnes of Cyrene annually by 2030. Valmet’s concept for integrating the pyrolyzer and the energy production provides major savings in plant operating costs,” said Tony Duncan, CEO of Circa Group.
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We are actively developing technology to replace fossil raw materials with renewable ones. We are working with various applications for our pyrolysis technology. Together with Circa we have tested the biochemicals production process in various pilot trials,” said Ari Saario, vice president, Strategy and R&D, Pulp and Energy, Valmet.
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In this project we have combined our experience in other thermal conversion processes with our know-how in automation. This is an excellent example of widening our product portfolio into new technologies,” added Saario.
The order is included in Valmet’s orders received for the fourth quarter 2022. The value of the order will not be disclosed. The equipment deliveries are scheduled for the second and the third quarter 2023. This order is a continuation of the cooperation agreement signed in May 2022. The long-term objective is to develop deployable modules with a capacity of 10–15 thousand tonnes per annum.
Source: Valmet