Pulp & Paper Industry

The pulp and paper industry is a major industrial energy user, consuming large amounts of heat and electricity in pulping, drying, and paper production. Biomass from wood waste helps offset fossil fuel use but energy demand remains high.

Energy Use in Production
Mechanical and chemical pulping processes require significant electricity and heat. Drying paper is especially energy intensive, often accounting for the largest share of total energy use.

Efficiency & Biomass
Many facilities use biomass from wood residues to generate heat and power on-site. Combined heat and power (CHP) systems improve efficiency, but energy costs still impact profitability.

Trends & Challenges
Efforts to reduce emissions and switch to cleaner energy are growing, but high process heat demands and aging infrastructure pose challenges for full decarbonization.