Swiss Krono, French leader in OSB panels (with oriented slats of wood) based in Sully-sur-Loire, had a hollow nose two years ago when the "Green energy" project was matured.The key, within two years: 5 to 10% energy savings and more virtuous operation. Jean-Bernard Lévy, CEO of EDF, hailed this "exemplary project".The works were launched this Friday, September 9, in the presence of many guests who visited the site by small train.Including personalities such as Jean-Bernard Lévy, CEO of EDF, Marc Benyoun, its executive director, Sylvie Jéhanno, CEO of Dalkia (subsidiary of EDF), or Martin Brettenthaler, international CEO of the Swiss Krono group.Martin Brettenthaler, the CEO of the Swiss Krono group, with 5,000 employees.But also officials from Meridiam (the investor), Ademe and the prefecture.The prefect, planned, was retained by the President of the Republic on the Lands of Jim, in Outarville. Vincent Adam will be able to save energy, while it currently represents 15 to 20% of turnover.Vincent Adam, President of Swiss Krono France ("major player in the circular economy") and manager of the Loire region site, recalled that the Green Energy project is composed, first of all, of two large low-temperature dryers, to eliminate the humidity of green wood, intended to manufacture OSB panels. One of the two current dryers, where green wood turns and gets rid of its humidity.Connected to a smoke condenser, they will keep all the heat.They will be powered by a 63 MW biomass boiler, which will be heated using the factory's waste (dust, shavings, bark, etc.).According to Dalkia officials, "it will be one of the five largest in France."This will ultimately reduce gas consumption needed for drying from 40% (biomass already produces 60% of the energy) to 7%, and therefore reduce energy requirements by 5 to 10%.Almost all (between 80 to 95%) of the gas consumed by the plant will be replaced by biomass.Energy currently represents 15 to 20% of Swiss Krono France's turnover.However, it will take two years to take advantage of the Green energy project and reduce CO2 emissions by 35,000 tonnes per year.The factory even plans to become carbon neutral by 2026. The wood is cut into glued strips.Superimposed, they pass under a heated press.Another benefit invoked by Vincent Adam: "The production of OSB will increase by 30%. This will allow us to help build more biosourced houses. "A plus" against global warming, while a third of the CO2 emitted comes from buildings", added its group CEO.Jean-Bernard Lévy, CEO of EDF, spoke of an "exemplary installation, which ticks all the boxes".Those of the reindustrialization of the territory, the wood industry, employment... He parodied the Duke of Sully: "Efficiency and sobriety are the two breasts of decarbonization". Sylvie Jéhanno, CEO of Dalkia, boasts of the wood energy, which stores CO2.Dalkia will operate the biomass boiler.The foundations of the two dryers have already been poured.When they are in operation, the two old ones will be dismantled."The decarbonization of industry is a strategic subject", underlined the CEO of Dalkia.Especially since in this case, the fuel used, the tree, stores CO2 during its growth, and its use involves reforestation, which is also growing in France.This very substantial investment, of more than 100 million euros, is supported by the Meridiam fund.It received two subsidies under the recovery plan, amounting to 15 million euros: 3.8 million under the "Energy efficiency and decarbonization of processes" scheme and 11 million under the "Biomass heat for industry" of the Ecological Transition Agency (Ademe).Two production lines, for a total of 800,000 cubic meters per year.Half in OSB panels (the site being the only French producer), the other half in particleboard (for Mobalpa kitchens, among others), made up of 70% recycled wood.The panels are used for construction, furnishing or interior design.550,000 The new dryers would increase OSB production from 400,000 cubic meters per year to 550,000, for French demand estimated at 600,000 cubic meters per year.1988 date of installation of Swiss Krono in Sully-sur-Loire.The OSB line arrived in 2000. 55 hectares of land, 10 of which are covered.400 employees, who work in five teams, in order to run the factory 24 hours a day. 200 million euros in turnover. The wood comes mainly from 200 kilometers around.200 kilometers around: supply of trees, half softwood and half hardwood for the OSB.The company owns two logging operations which cover 50% of the needs of the OSB line.250 to 300 trucks per day: 150 to bring raw materials and 100 to deliver to customers, everywhere in France.15 days in stock.50 in-house firefighters and a fire truck. Thousands of panels in stock.You can email this article to your friends.Be the first to comment on this articleHelp us improve our site by answering our questionnaire.