Project details
1107 · Biomass
  • Svilosa, Bulgaria
Clean heat energy from wood bark and pulpThe project saves greenhouse gas emissions by using renewable biomass to generate energy. The Svilocell pulp mill uses waste from the pre-treatment of wood for the production of bleached kraft pulp. The biomass is incinerated in a specially developed boiler. This produces thermal energy in the form of steam, which is necessary for the production of the pulp. The capacity of the biomass boiler is 19,732 MW (thermal). The thermal energy generated in this way is used for production in the pulp mill. The operator now has to draw less steam from a nearby combined heat and power plant. This also means that less coal is needed for steam production there. It is the first project in the European Union to be certified according to the Gold Standard.
How biomass projects help contribute to climate change

Biomass refers to organic residues such as tree branches, leaves, sawdust, wood chips or coconut shells. Those are of a biogenic, non-fossil nature that can be used to generate renewable energy. One way to generate renewable energy, among others, is to fire kilns using biomass. This process prevents harmful smoke and large quantities of CO2 to be released.

As an additional greenhouse gas reduction measure, biomass climate projects mostly prevent biomass from rotting in the open air, so that no methane (CH4) is released. Biomass projects in the ClimatePartner portfolio are registered with international standards.

Contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Affordable and Clean EnergyThe project contributes to improving energy security by using an alternative and sustainable source of energy.
Decent Work and Economic GrowthThe pulp mill saves energy costs and becomes more competitive.
Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesThe project serves as a positive example for the use of biomass technology and thus contributes to the dissemination of the technology in Bulgaria.
Climate ActionThe project saves an average of 83,150 tons of CO2 equivalents.
Project standardGold Standard VER (GS VER)TechnologyBiomassRegionSvilosa, BulgariaEstimated annual emission reductions83,150 t CO2Validated byTÜV SÜD Industrie Service GmbH