Södra is a Swedish forest industry group and member-owned cooperative that manages and refines wood from its owners’ forests. The company is a major producer of market kraft pulp, alongside sawn timber and other wood products, serving tissue, packaging, and printing segments worldwide.
For the chemical value chain, Södra supplies softwood pulp and a range of forest-based bioproducts derived from the kraft process, including tall oil, turpentine, and bioenergy streams, and pursues R&D in new lignocellulosic materials. Its main pulp mills are located in Värö, Mönsterås, and Mörrum in southern Sweden, integrated with sawmills and energy recovery to improve resource efficiency and reduce emissions. Södra emphasizes sustainable forestry, traceability, and circular use of by-products across its operations.
chemXplore tracks 3 projects involving Sodra, of which 2 are active.
Sodra's role on them: Owner.
2 new construction.
Targeting: Lignin (1)
Net sales rose 3% to SEK 7,527 million. Operating profit was SEK 398 million. Investments in kraft lignin and tannin production are planned, enhancing sustainability and profitability.
The new facility will produce kraft lignin, replacing fossil materials in various applications. The investment exceeds 2 billion SEK, with operations starting in 2027, supporting the green transition.
The new plant will produce eco-friendly tannins for leather processing by 2026, enhancing resource use and profitability. The patented process utilizes previously unused bark efficiently.
The first commercial biomethanol plant has started operations, delivering to Emmelev A/S for biodiesel production, marking a step towards a circular economy and fossil-free transportation by 2030.
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