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Insights 25.03.2025 Customer story

Valmet DNAe awarded as the world’s first fully web-based DCS with ISASecure SSA cybersecurity compliance

“We believe that building security into the very foundation of our systems is the most effective way to protect our customers in today's evolving threat landscape", says Jukka Ylijoki, Vice President for R&D, Automation

Automation Automation system Distributed control system Biofuels and biomaterials Board and paper Chemical Energy Food and beverage Gas processing Industrial gases

Insights 14.03.2025 Article

Next-level reliability: mission-critical flow control solutions from Valmet

Valmet’s vast scope of expertise continues to grow. With a history in flow control dating back to the 1950s, it has long earned its spurs in sectors such as pulp and paper, bioproducts, oil and gas refining, mining and metals processing, chemicals and various other process industries. And coming up to date, Valmet is now meeting the needs of the energy transition.

Flow control Sustainability / CO2 reduction Digitalization Energy efficiency Power-to-X Energy Process performance Quality

Insights 27.02.2025 Article

Valmet Energy R&D Center - Leading the way in energy innovations

Valmet Energy R&D Center - one of its kind worldwide - enables energy producers to take circularity and resource efficiency to the next level and widen their fuel portfolio toward cheaper and more sustainable fuels.

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Insights 24.02.2025 Article

Celebrating innovation: Caima’s award-winning biomass plant

Modern power plants are not just about functionality; they are also designed to be visually appealing and environmentally integrated. Caima’s new biomass power plant in Constância, Portugal, exemplifies this balance. The stunning design of the power plant was awarded the Platinum Winner of the Architecture & Design Collection Awards 2024.

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Insights 05.12.2024 Article

We are here for you – Valmet Spare Parts

Having Valmet’s spare parts delivered to your mill is about a lot more than a box of goodies that keep your equipment running. The package also includes decades of experience and built-in expertise, wrapped in reliability and convenience.

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Insights 30.10.2024 Article

Enabling the energy transition with flow control solutions

As the power generation industry embraces the energy transition, Valmet is leveraging its extensive expertise with industrial gases to provide innovative flow control solutions. With a deep understanding of emerging technologies like green hydrogen production and carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), Valmet’s Flow Control business line is well-positioned to support the shift towards sustainable power generation practices.

Flow control Sustainability / CO2 reduction Digitalization Energy efficiency Automation Power-to-X Energy Process performance Quality

Insights 13.08.2024 Article

Energie AG Umwelt Service in Austria optimizes its district heating network with Valmet DNA Advanced Process Control

The successful project makes the city of Wels more sustainable and efficient while securing its heat and energy supply.

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Insights 26.06.2024 Article

New BFB Boiler delivers significant savings

Having commissioned Boiler 5, a Valmet BFB Boiler that runs on sludge and paper rejects, WEIG saves fuel and waste disposal costs, as well as generating more energy. A long-term service agreement with Valmet also ensures optimal operation.

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Insights 26.06.2024 Article

Through hard times to success

Vilnius CHP (Combined Heat and Power) chose Valmet to complete the construction of the biomass unit. Valmet’s offer suited the plant’s needs best when considering the challenging task of restarting the stalled construction and ensuring smooth plant commissioning.

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Insights 24.04.2024 Article

Leading the way toward carbon neutrality

Since the start-up of the Naistenlahti 3 plant, Tampereen Energia has more than halved CO2 emissions from its total energy production. The new plant is also unique since it pilots partial bed combustion, which is now available for the CFB boilers to boost flexibility in their production structure.

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Insights 03.04.2024 Article

Valmet DNAe User Interface boosts centralized plant control and monitoring

Nevel provides energy utilities as a service to its industrial and real estate customers. Digitalization, Valmet DNA Automation System and Valmet DNAe User Interface play an important role in doing it successfully.

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Insights 12.02.2024 Article

How Valmet’s Tube Thickness Prediction Application improves boiler performance and maintenance

The development of a tube thickness measurement program began as a thought to create more structure and finished as an interactive application in Valmet Customer Portal, with many benefits for both the customer and Valmet. Prolonged lifespan of boiler tubes, control over maintenance costs and prevention of unplanned shutdowns are only some of the gains.

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