Joensuu Biocoal Industrial Torrefaction Plant
Sector: Nuclear • Location: Joensuu, Finland
Source: Lesprom Network
The project involves the startup of an industrial-scale torrefaction reactor in Joensuu, Finland, which produces a renewable alternative to fossil coal using sustainably sourced biomass. The reactor converts biomass into biocoal, a carbon-rich fuel, and is part of one of Europe's largest industrial torrefaction plants. The plant is located on the site of Savon Voima Oyj’s combined heat and power p
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Biomass
- Location
- Joensuu, Finland
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Lesprom Network
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Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The project involves the startup of an industrial-scale torrefaction reactor in Joensuu, Finland, which produces a renewable alternative to fossil coal using sustainably sourced biomass. The reactor converts biomass into biocoal, a carbon-rich fuel, and is part of one of Europe's largest industrial torrefaction plants. The plant is located on the site of Savon Voima Oyj’s combined heat and power plant and has a production capacity of up to 60,000 tons of biocoal per year. |
Original sector | Energy |
Location
Country | Finland |
City | Joensuu |
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Source | Lesprom Network |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Nuclear, Power Generation (CCGT), Manufacturing (Industrial), Biomass |
Article published date | 2025-05-28 |
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