Building the world’s largest pulp mill, Arauco in Brazil

Advanced technologies and sustainable practices for the new pulp mill

Chilean forestry group Celulosa Arauco y Constitución S.A. (Arauco) invested $4.6 billion in building a bleached eucalyptus market pulp mill in Brazil. Bleached eucalyptus kraft pulp is used in various products, including traditional paper products and hygiene products. The new pulp mill will be the world’s largest pulp mill project with a production capacity of 3.5 million tonnes of pulp per year. The new mill is estimated to start up in the second half of 2027. The mill will feature advanced technologies and sustainable practices aimed at maximizing energy efficiency, reducing operating costs, and minimizing environmental impact.

AFRY is responsible for detailed engineering, procurement, and construction management for the balance of plant (BOP). The BOP assignment includes interconnections between main production process units and auxiliary facilities and units like turbine generator, pipe rack, water intake and effluent disposal, cooling tower, and central control room. AFRY’s order value is not disclosed.

AFRY has been involved in the project since conceptual and environmental licensing studies, basic engineering, and detailed engineering for site infrastructure and site infrastructure management.

"We are proud to contribute to this significant milestone for Arauco, enhancing its production capabilities and reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and innovative practices. Latin America is one of our key pulp and paper competence regions and this assignment further strengthens our position as an international engineering and design company with focus on life-cycle solutions for any industrial plants", says Fábio Bellotti da Fonseca, Head of AFRY Process Industries Latin and North America