What it is
Chemical Island - a proven concept for sustainable business
A Chemical Island saves on transport and energy costs and thereby minimizes the environmental footprint.
Modern pulp mills normally generate excess utilities – such as steam and water from the pulping process – that can be used to fuel other manufacturing. To make use of this excess energy, Eka Chemicals developed a concept whereby it installs its sodium chlorate and chlorine dioxide plants inside or adjacent to a pulp mill. This way Eka helps customers manage their supply and handling of chemicals, while making use of the excess energy generated during paper and pulp production.
This solution has proven highly successful in Brazil, where the Eka Bahia plant at Veracel was the first fully operational unit to apply the Chemical Island concept. The plant was brought on line in 2005. Since then, several other customers have chosen this more environmentally sustainable partnership to safeguard their chemical production needs.
Today’s economic climate has given rise to cost-cutting and a focus on operations. Because Eka Chemicals is a complete supplier of chemicals and technology, we have a broad perspective and can make a substantial difference.
We help enhance our customers’ competitiveness, giving them a head start when the global economy recovers.
Benefits of a Chemical Island
Close to the customer's point of use and involved in the customer's local community
Energy supplied from the pulp mill (renewable energy produced from biomass)
Long-term contract, long-term commitment
Shared services with the pulp mill (security, entrance, scale, canteen, etc.) enabling cost optimization
Reduced transport, resulting in better eco-efficiency and increased safety.
Reduced environmental footprint and facilitated sustainable manufacturing processes
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