Laitex, a leading provider of material handling solutions, is excited to announce that it has been awarded a contract by Valmet to design, supply, erect, and commission an advanced pellet handling system for Göteborg Energi AB to be built at Mölndal Energi’s Riskulla site in the municipality of Mölndal, Sweden. This project is a testament to Laitex’s expertise in delivering innovative and efficient solutions for the energy sector.
Picture credit: Göteborg Energi
The scope of the project awarded to Laitex includes a pellet receiving & storage system, pellet dust storage and dosing system, and dust removal system, spark detection and extinguishing system, pneumatic conveyor systems for ash handling, instrumentation, erection, commissioning & training program.
A 50 MW pellet-fired heating plant will be integrated into the existing district heating system and operated by Mölndal Energi. This new boiler plant will provide additional renewable district heating for the southern part of Göteborg Energi’s network and improve heat production efficiency in the Mölndal/Gothenburg area.
“We are honored to work on this groundbreaking project and pleased that we can once again participate in a significant project promoting the green transition. Many thanks to the Valmet, Mölndal Energi, Göteborg Energi AB for their trust in Laitex’s know-how and experience in the project” says Lasse Kurronen, CEO of Laitex. “This contract underscores our commitment to delivering material handling solutions that support the transition to renewable energy.”
“Our team is dedicated to ensuring the success of the Riskulla plant with our advanced material handling technology and comprehensive services.”, adds the Head of Project Sales, Sami Koskela.
FLOW MUST GO ON!
Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries. With automation systems and flow control solutions, Valmet serves an even wider base of process industries. more than 19,000 professionals around the world work close to customers and they are committed to moving customers’ performance forward – every day.
Göteborg Energi AB is fully owned by the city of Gothenburg in Sweden. Besides developing and supplying new solutions within energy production and broadband connections, the company is also working toward a bigger goal – a sustainable Gothenburg. Göteborg Energi has almost 1,000 employees who work to make the city more sustainable.
Laitex is a leading provider of industrial material handling equipment and solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, and installation of tailored systems for various sectors. With a strong focus on sustainability and innovation, Laitex strives to deliver efficient and environmentally friendly material handling solutions that meet the unique needs of its clients.
