Energy Guide Can Unlock Mill Cost Savings, Paper360º May/June 2025

Pulp and paper is an energy intensive industry. Efficient use of energy represents one of the most controllable costs for a site. Identifying and applying energy efficient strategies aligns with corporate sustainability goals while reducing the overall cost of operation. The bonus? Mills often see a corresponding improvement in product quality from reduced process variation, plus improved reliability through the proper sizing of equipment.

Energy costs range from 10-40 percent of total manufacturing cost. Figures 1 and 2 illustrate how that energy is typically consumed. Energy-related myths and the “that’s the way we have always done it” mentality are significant limitations in many mills. These beliefs often defy the laws of physics.

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