UPM Pulp Matters 2/2023

”IT WAS AN AMAZING FEELING WATCHING THE ENTIRE SYSTEM RUN SMOOTHLY AFTER PUTTING IN SOMUCH HARD WORK DURING THE COMMISSIONING PHASE.”

Romina Marquisá Mill Technician, Recovery

USD 3.47 billion investment in total 10,000 induced jobs in Uruguay

The environment was a key priority during the whole construction period, and we are committed to maintaining that focus now in the production phase,” Sundqvist says. The operating authorisation process included several inspections by the authorities, as well as third party audits by industry experts. Furthermore, UPM has its own extensive environmental monitoring programme in place covering water, flora and fauna, air, soil, noise and socio-economic aspects. According to Sundqvist, when it comes to environmental concerns you can never be truly successful unless you also communicate properly – every step of the way. We’ve made an extra effort to let the local community know what we’re doing and why with regards to the environment and other aspects as well.” PULP PIPELINE TO THE COAST To service the landlocked Paso de los Toros, a new pulp terminal in Montevideo started operations in October 2022. The terminal is used for receiving, handling and storing pulp and chemicals needed in pulp production. The highly specialised, fit-for-purpose terminal is open 24/7 every day of the year and it can handle over 2 million tonnes of pulp annually. But then there is the issue of getting the pulp from the inland mill to the port. For this logistical challenge, “Plan A” consisted

”I ENJOY THE CHALLENGES THAT COME UP EVERY DAY, ANDWORK ING TOGETHER TO SOLVE THEM AND DISCOVERING THE BEST WAY TO ACHIEVE THAT.”

3,000 sensors provide data for predictive maintenance

Alejandro Cordatti Mill Technician, Drying plant

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