Name of the Project
UPM pulp mill.

Location
The new pulp mill to be built near Paso de los Toros, in central Uruguay.

Project Owner/s
UPM.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a world-class eucalyptus pulp mill with a capacity of 2.1-million tonnes a year.

The mill will include:

­• A complete wood processing plant, maximising the use of various eucalyptus species;

• the world’s largest single-line fibre line;

• a new pulp drying system;

an energy efficient black liquor evaporation plant;

• a recovery boiler that will feature energy efficient flue gas cooling and feed water preheating technologies to maximise steam production for power generation;

• a biomass-fired boiler, with flue gas cleaning and other auxiliary equipment; and

• a complete white liquor plant.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
The project is estimated at $2.7-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The mill is scheduled for startup in the second half of 2022.

Latest Developments
UPM has selected Andritz to supply equipment and processes for all main process islands in fibre production and chemical recovery for the pulp mill.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Andritz (pulp mill equipment).

Contact Details for Project Information
UPM investors, tel +358 204 15 0033 or email ir@upm.com.