The Energy Efficiency & Innovation Committee organized a workshop focused on reducing carbon emissions in the pulp and paper sector, hosted by Dr. Carson Meredith and Georgia Tech's Renewable Bioproducts Institute. 23 speakers and 40 individuals representing over 20 organizations attended the two-day event.
The event examined currently deployable decarbonization technologies alongside emerging breakthrough innovations, with three primary areas emphasized:
- Carbon capture and beneficial use
- Biogas generation from waste streams
- Lime kiln alternatives to fossil fuels
Notable presentations
- Dr. Chris Luettgen: APPTI overview
- David Turpin (Nexight): DOE organization and IEDO support
- Dr. Sunkyu Park (NCSU): carbon footprint analysis using WinGEMS and FisherSolve data
- Dr. Markus Engblom (Abo Akademi): Oxy-Kraft technology
The workshop concluded with 6 projects from the APPTI Drier Web Committee, led by Lindsey Clifton (Domtar), covering initiatives at NCSU, WPI, Georgia Tech, and Beck & Associates.
