UPM electrifies heat and steam production at its mills in Finland and Germany
(UPM, Helsinki, 18 April 2023, 12:00 EEST) - UPM is replacing the use of fossil fuels with electric boilers in heat and steam production at its mills in Finland and Germany. A total of eight boilers will be installed, mainly to replace the use of natural gas. With the introduction of the electric boilers, the company will take a step towards its 2030 target of reducing CO\2\ emissions from the fuels and purchased electricity by 65%. In Finland, new electric boilers can reduce CO\2\ emissions from the use of fossil fuels by about 50,000 tonnes per year. In Germany, electric boilers will