Metsä Board pushes plans for Husum pulp mill upgrade

摘要

Metsa Board wishes to commence the upgrade of its pulp mill in Husum, Sweden, as soon as possible. The company reports that with the aim of keeping delays during the start of the first project phase at a minimum level, preparatory work for investments has already been undertaken. For example, the key equipment suppliers were said to have already been chosen. In addition, Metsa plans to enter into certain financial undertakings relating to the implementation of the project towards the end of 2019 or early 2020, "although no final investment will be made prior to receiving the environmental permit,"Metsa Board announced.The total value of the commitments will be limited to a maximum of €100m, according to the company.