Drewsen Spezialpapiere is a leading German manufacturer of speciality papers. To make paper production more sustainable, Drewsen contracted GETEC to install a state-of-the-art combined heat and power (CHP) plant at the facility in Lachendorf, north of Hannover.  

The CHP plant generates sustainable process steam and electrical energy, using only renewable fuels. By reducing CO₂ emissions and using biomass, the plant represents a significant advancement in sustainable paper production.

Towards climate-neutral paper production   

The paper and pulp industry requires significant amounts of energy to remove water from the paper web, dry wood chips and complete the dewatering process. The energy that Drewsen consumes is around 80% heat and 20% electricity. The CHP plant from GETEC is designed to reduce the use of fossil fuels for generating energy. Instead, only renewable fuels are used, including grain straw and wood chips from waste wood. For the project, GETEC took on the approvals, construction, financing, operation and much more.  

Secure energy supply for the entire facility  

The CHP plant delivers 55 tons of steam per hour while also generating up to 12.5 MW of electricity for facility needs. With the GETEC solution, Drewsen reduces CO₂ emissions by around 47,000 tons per year, compared to the existing plant. Funded by the German government, the project emphasises the commitment of GETEC and Drewsen to implementing sustainable energy projects.