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PHOTOGRAPHY SAMI KULJU, MARTTI JÄRVI

UPM BioVerno is a brand-new renewable diesel that has been produced in Finland from mostly domestic raw materials. It can be used directly in all diesel engines. The biofuel is based on UPM's own innovations; it is derived from crude tall oil, a residue of pulp production. Because of its significant environmental benefits, UPM BioVerno is a responsible choice.

We introduce key players in the chain that brought UPM BioVerno from Finnish forests to fuel tanks.

Karoliina Hiironen Process Engineer, UPM Biofuels

1 I joined UPMas a Process Engineer early in 2013. I was one of the first people to join the biorefinery’s production organisation. Initially I worked on the LUNA project, attending meetings, discussing the operation of the system and commenting on control screens and operating instructions. At that time, we also began recruiting produc- tion staff and organising staff training. When the plant was commis- sioned, I was responsible for the start-up of the hot oil boiler and the pre-treatment of the crude tall oil. 2 Being part of the project and the production organisation during the construction and commissioning of the plant has been very interesting. I have learnt a lot about commissioning – there are so many more issues to consider than with a plant that is already up and running. The work has been challenging and even difficult at times, but we are constantly making progress, one step at a time. 3 Forests are Finland’s main renewable resource, and all forest- based products are important to the Finnish economy. Demand currently exists in Europe for renewable diesel. Finland benefits from the fact that our biofuel can be produced on home turf. In addition to providing jobs and tax revenues, the new technology has brought us expertise that will create new opportunities in the future. 4 UPMBioVerno is a high quality renewable diesel with lower emissions than fossil fuels. Customers don’t have to wonder whether the fuel is suitable for their diesel car, as BioVerno has been proven to suit all diesel engines. By filling their tanks with UPM BioVerno, a fuel produced in Lappeenranta using domestic raw materials, customers can choose to support Finnish jobs.

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