This project consists of generating electricity from biomass, and was the first large-scale Chilean forestry industry project to be certified under the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It is located in the Province of Ñuble, Bío-Bío Region, Chile.
Project details
- Location: Bio Bío, Chile
- Category: Biomass
- Standard: Verified Carbon Standard
The biomass comes from by-products and waste (sawdust, tree bark, among others) resulting from the processing of forest products at the Arauco plant, which generates the energy the plant needs for its operation, making it a self-sustaining plant.
Since the plant’s generation capacity is greater than the company requires, it purchases biomass waste from other organizations in the locality, thus promoting the reuse of waste and the generation of renewable fuel, which contributes to economic, social and environmental development in the region.
In addition to reusing waste, avoiding its accumulation, decomposition and the consequent emission of methane, this biomass is converted into energy, 60% of which is used in the Nueva Aldea sawmill’s operations.
The remaining 40% is destined to the Central Interconnected System (SIC), contributing to the diversification of the country’s energy matrix, providing cleaner energy, which, by replacing the use of fossil fuels, reduces CO2 emissions produced in Chile.
The Nueva Aldea project will generate a reduction of CO2 emissions equivalent to 170,000 tons per year and its maximum accreditation period is 21 years, under the strictest international standards.
