Fuel choice for energy generation in the Swedish kraft pulp/paper industry

This article examines the economic possibilities for the Swedish pulp and paper industry in general and the kraft pulp industry in particular of increasing the share of internally generated energy by using readily available production residues such as black liquor. It is suggested that the industry's reliance on fossil fuels and purchased electricity has decreased over time, thereby reducing the impact of external energy prices on energy investments. The results suggest that the use of biomass will only increase to the point where the existing capacity to do so is met unless heavy investment subsidies are made available.

Keywords:

• Energy
• Cogeneration
• Biomass
• Electricity
• Kraft Paper
• Pulp And Paper Industry