Chempolis

Chempolis attends the world’s top sustainable development forum DSDS in New Delhi

Paula — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:59:39 +0000

Chempolis attends the Delhi Sustainable Development Summit in New Delhi on February 2^nd to 4^th. The DSDS is one of the most important forums on global sustainability issues, and brings together important heads of the State and Central Governments, academicians, and policy makers to deliberate over environmental issues. Mr. Pasi Rousu, President, Chempolis Asia & Pacific, contributes in the session titled, “Corporate Dialogue on Global Commons” on February, the 3rd.

Chempolis’ core products are the two patented third generation technologies for biorefining of residual biomasses: formicobio™ for the co-production of non-food cellulosic bioethanol, biochemicals and biocoal, and formicofib™ for the co-production of non-wood papermaking fibers (i.e. pulp), biochemicals and biocoal.

The competitive edge of Chempolis 3G biorefining technology platform when compared to 1G and 2G technologies is that it enables production of multiple value-added products from renewable raw materials. Chempolis 3G biorefining technologies are effluent-free, self-sufficient in terms of energy, and produce no CO₂ or sulphuric emissions. Biomass is selectively fractionated with a recyclable biosolvent while all the biomass components are processed into valuable products.

Chempolis Ltd. 3G formico^® biorefining technologies provide profitable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the biomass, alcohol & beverage, paper, oil, sugar, palm oil, and chemical industries to refine biomass into high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social benefits. Recently, Chempolis Ltd. achieved ranking as the top three cleantech companies in the Renewable Energy, Biofuels -category of the Global Cleantech Cluster Association 2011 Later Stage Awards.

Further information:

Chempolis Oy
Paula Paananen, Director – Environment and Communications
Tel. +358 10 387 6666

Chempolis shortlisted to the top 30 finalists in global GCCA Later Stage Awards

Paula — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:53:50 +0000

Chempolis has made through into top three cleantech companies in the Renewable Energy, Biofuels -category of the Global Cleantech Cluster Association 2011 Later Stage Awards. International independent jury of financing and business professionals has selected Chempolis as one of the top 30 finalists. In the process, Chempolis’ business model, market position and innovative technologies were evaluated and screened.

“Narrowing down 185 nominations from cleantech clusters all over the world down to 30 was a very competitive process,” says Ben Taube, Chairman of the GCCA. “These Top 30 Finalists are the rising stars of the world’s clean technology sector.” The best companies in categories will be published in Dublin in 14 November 2011.

”Chempolis appreciates extremely high the position in the top 30 GCCA finalists. Earlier Chempolis’ innovative biorefining technologies have been evaluated excellent by US DoE, and IFC. The primary aim of Chempolis is to gain commercial references which enable rapid deployment of the technologies and business growth”, says Pasi Rousu, President, Chempolis Asia & Pacific.

The GCCA Later Stage Award Global Top 30 Finalists were selected out of the 4000 companies represented by the GCCA’s 30 member clusters, ranging from North America and Europe to Asia. Each cluster conducted internal evaluations to nominate up to 10 companies in 10 categories, including solar, wind, energy storage, green buildings, water and more.

Chempolis Ltd. is a technology leader delivering innovative 3G formico® biorefining technologies that provide profitable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the biomass, paper, oil, sugar, and chemical industries to refine biomass into high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social benefits. Chempolis’ core products are the two patented technologies for biorefining of non-food and non-wood biomasses: formicobio™ for the co-production of cellulosic ethanol and biochemicals and formicofib™ for the co-production of papermaking fibers (i.e. pulp) and biochemicals.

Finnish GCCA finalists. Chempolis' representatives Dr. Anttila and Mrs. Paananen on left. (Photo: Finnish Cleantech Cluster. Lahti Science and Business Park Ltd. October 12 2011)

Further information:

Chempolis Ltd
Pasi Rousu, President, Chempolis Asia & Pacific
Tel. + 66 80 818 4862

Chempolis nominated for competition of the 2011 GCCA Later Stage Awards to be judged by $3.5 Billion of Investment Influence

Paula — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 07:10:36 +0000

Chempolis Ltd. has got through when the Global Cleantech Cluster Association (GCCA) announced nomination of together 185 companies for the 2011 GCCA Later Stage Award. As the only Finnish company in the Renewable Energy category, Chempolis competes with 25 companies from around the world. The nominees represent 30 cleantech clusters in 10 categories ranging from renewable energy and energy efficiency, to waste, water and green building.

“We are thrilled to have such a strong list of nominated companies for the 2011 Later Stage Awards,” said Ben Taube, Chair of the GCCA, according to a GCCA press release. “Truly ground-breaking and innovative technologies are developed everyday across the world. We are pleased to highlight the very best and recognize them with partnership exposure among other benefits.”

The 2011 Later Stage Award winners will be announced in November. Each of the 10 category winners will be awarded the official title “Best in Class – GCCA Later Stage Award 2011” and actively promoted to a leading, hand-selected investment community across the globe. In addition to the 10 categories, the three Most Impactful Technology awards will be given to companies that are improving the quality of life for people around the world, particularly in developing countries. Over next three months, the nominations will be judged on a variety of factors, from technology innovation and business strategy to their ability to execute.

Further information:

Chempolis Oy
Paula Paananen, Director – Environment and Communications
Tel. +358 10 387 6666
Tel. +358 50 556 9622

Commissioner for Energy Mr. Oettinger visits Chempolis biorefinery

Paula — Mon, 02 May 2011 11:43:20 +0000

Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Günther Oettinger with a high-level delegation visited Chempolis Biorefining Park on 29 April. Commissioner and Chempolis discussed implementation of Chempolis’ third generation (3G) biorefining technologies in Europe and EU’s support for the implementation. European Union has taken a strong role in promoting adoption of transportation biofuels and production of sustainable energy. With Chempolis’ 3G biorefining technology cellulosic fuel ethanol and biochemicals can be produced profitably and sustainably from non-food raw materials.

Chempolis Ltd. is a technology leader delivering innovative 3G formico^® biorefining technologies that provide profitable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the biomass, paper, biofuel, and chemical industries to refine biomass into high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social benefits. Chempolis’ formicofib™ converts non-wood raw materials into papermaking fibre for paper and board, packaging, and hygiene products as well as into dissolving pulp; while formicobio™ processes non-food raw materials into cellulosic ethanol.

Dr. Päivi Rousu, Vice President, R&D and IPR issues (on left) presented to the Member of the Commission, Mr. Oettinger, Chempolis CEO Esa Rousu and Director General Esa Härmälä (the Ministry of Employment and the Economy, MEE) how cellulosic fuel ethanol can sustainably be produced from non-food raw materials by Chempolis’ 3G biorefining technology. Vice President Satu Helynen (VTT, on left) and Chief Engineer Pentti Puhakka (MEE) follow on the background. Photograph: © Chempolis Oy, 2011.

Commissioner for Energy, Mr. Oettinger at the Chempolis’ biorefinery with Dr. Juha Anttila, Vice President, Technology and the Mayor of Oulu, Mr. Matti Pennanen. Photograph: © Chempolis Oy, 2011.

Further information:

Chempolis Oy
Paula Paananen, Director – Environment and Communications
Tel. +358 10 387 6666
Tel. +358 50 556 9622

Indian Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah visits Chempolis biorefinery

Paula — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 10:28:20 +0000

The Indian Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah with a high level delegation visits Chempolis Biorefining Park on 1 April. During the visit implementation of Chempolis’ 3G biorefining technologies in India were discussed. Chempolis’ biorefinery produces cellulosic ethanol from non-food raw materials which are abundantly available as agricultural residues in India. India is also one of the most significant producers of non-wood papermaking fibres.

The delegation is on a four-day journey in Finland by invitation of the Finnish Minister of Economic Affairs Mauri Pekkarinen. The aim of the visit in Finland is to promote co-operation in the exchange of renewable energy know-how and technology between the countries.

Mr. Pasi Rousu, President, Chempolis Asia & Pacific (on left) presented the possibilities and advantages of Chempolis’ non-food and non-wood biorefining technologies in the renewable energy and clean technology markets in India to the Indian Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Abdullah (on right) interested in the implementation of Chempolis’ 3G biorefining technologies in India. Photograph: © Sampo Anttila, 2011.

The Indian Minister of New and Renewable Energy, Dr. Farooq Abdullah with a high level delegation visited Chempolis Biorefining Park on 1 April. Photograph: © Sampo Anttila, 2011.

Further information:

Chempolis Asia & Pacific
Pasi Rousu, President
Tel. +66 80 818 4862
Tel. +358 40 544 9997

Esa Niemi appointed Managing Director at Chempolis’ subsidiary in China

Paula — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 07:53:15 +0000

Esa Niemi, M.Sc. (Eng), MBA, has been appointed to Managing Director of Chempolis Biorefining Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, effective 1^st April 2011. He will be responsible for the operational management of the subsidiary company as well as for the business operations in Pulp & Biofuel businesses in the Asia Pacific area. Niemi is a member of management group and reports to CEO.

Earlier at Chempolis Niemi was appointed Vice-President of Business Operations being responsible for the directing of Pulp & Biofuel business projects in the Asia Pacific area. Prior to joining Chempolis, for the last 12 years, Niemi worked for UPM-Kymmene Corporation directing corporate strategic projects and operations in China.

Further information:

Chempolis Asia & Pacific
Pasi Rousu, President
Tel. +66 80 818 4862

Chempolis enters production of non-wood papermaking fibres and biochemicals in China

Paula — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 10:10:02 +0000

Chempolis Ltd and Henan Yinge Industrial Investment Co., Ltd signed a frame agreement on 21 January 2011 on establishing a joint venture in Luohe, Henan province. The proposed JV company will build a biorefinery based on Chempolis formicofib™ technology using wheat straw as raw material. Biorefinery will produce annually 160 000 tons of non-wood papermaking fibres and biochemicals. Registered capital of the joint venture is planned to be 30 million Euros, of which Yinge invests 22.5 million Euros and Chempolis invests 7.5 million Euros.

”For Chempolis co-operation with a top non-wood papermaking company in China is a desired foundation for the biorefining joint venture” states Pasi Rousu, President of Chempolis Asia Pacific.

Henan Yinge Industrial Investment Co., Ltd is a leading edge company producing top quality non-wood papers in China. It belongs to a conglomerate Yinge Group which is a publicly listed company. Henan Yinge Industrial Investment Co., Ltd produces fine papers, packaging papers and tissue with an annual papermaking capacity of 500 000 tons.

Chempolis Ltd. is a technology leader delivering innovative 3G formico^® biorefining technologies that provide profitable, sustainable and cost-effective solutions for the biomass, paper, biofuel, and chemical industries to refine biomass into high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social benefits. Chempolis’ formicofib™ converts non-wood raw materials into papermaking fibre for paper and board, packaging, and hygiene products; while formicobio™ processes non-food raw materials into cellulosic ethanol.

Further information:
Chempolis Asia & Pacific
Pasi Rousu, President
Tel. +66 80 818 4862
Tel. +86 158 2100 7898

Chempolis targets production of advanced biofuels and pulp

admin — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:49:24 +0000

Chempolis Ltd. targets joint ventures in advanced biofuels and pulp production. Following the commissioning and successful operation of company’s own biorefinery in Oulu, Finland, Chempolis’ Board of Directors has taken a strategic decision to enter joint venture partnerships in advanced commercial biofuels and pulp production. The move is intended to strengthen the company’s position as the leading supplier of biorefining technology for these industries.

The company is currently evaluating possible partners in both areas and expects to select its first partner companies and locations during the second quarter of 2011, with a focus on China and India, and Southeast Asia.

Chempolis’ innovative 3G formico® biorefining technologies – formicofib™ and formicobio™ – provide sustainable, cost-effective solutions for the biomass, paper, biofuel, and chemical industries to refine biomass into high-quality products while minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social benefits. formicofib™ converts non-wood raw materials into papermaking fibre for paper and board, packaging, and hygiene products; while formicobio™ processes non-food raw materials into cellulosic ethanol.

Further information:
Chempolis Asia & Pacific
Pasi Rousu, President
Tel. +66 80 818 4862
Tel. +86 158 2100 7898

Chempolis Ltd. moves ahead in India and Southeast Asia

admin — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 08:48:39 +0000

Chempolis Ltd. is expanding its operations in China and into India and Southeast Asia and has appointed the Managing Director of Chempolis’ subsidiary in China, Pasi Rousu, as President, Chempolis Asia & Pacific. He will be located in Bangkok, Thailand.

Esa Niemi (M.Sc.(Eng.), MBA) was appointed earlier as Chempolis’ Vice President of Business Operations, APAC and will direct pulp and biofuel business projects and be responsible for executing business operations in the Asia-Pacific area.

The following appointments have been made in Chempolis’ Management Group. Juha Anttila (Ph.D.) has been appointed Vice President, Technology, with special responsibility for the development of Chempolis’ technology and engineering. Vice President Päivi Rousu (Ph.D.) will be responsible for corporate R&D and IPR issues. Paula Paananen (M.Sc.(Eng.)) has been appointed Director, Environment & Communications, and will also be responsible for the operations of the Chempolis biorefinery in Oulu. Senior Vice President Tapani Kultaranta will continue his work for the Pulp and Biofuel Business Lines, responsible for formico® products.

All the above members of the Management Group report to Chempolis’ CEO, Esa Rousu.

Further information:

Chempolis Asia & Pacific
Pasi Rousu, President
Tel. +66 80 818 4862
Tel. +86 158 2100 7898

Esa Niemi appointed Vice-President of Business Operations at Chempolis

admin — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 07:45:55 +0000

Esa Niemi, M.Sc. (Eng), MBA, has been appointed to Chempolis’ Vice-President of Business Operations, effective 22^nd November 2010. He will direct Pulp & Biofuel business projects and be responsible for carrying out business operations in the Asia Pacific area. Niemi will be located in Shanghai, Chempolis Asia Pacific Headquarters. He will be a member of management group and report to CEO.

Prior to joining Chempolis, for the last 12 years, Niemi worked for UPM-Kymmene Corporation directing corporate strategic projects and operations in China resulting in a wealth of experience in design, management and implementation of several international mill projects. Niemi received his master’s degree from Helsinki University of Technology majoring in paper technology and production economics in 1989. In 2008, he graduated successfully from highly-ranked CEIBS in Shanghai with a MBA majoring in general management.

Further information:

Chempolis Asia & Pacific
Pasi Rousu, President
Tel. +358 40 544 9997
Tel. +86 158 2100 7898