Veolia will be responsible for designing and managing the construction of a state-of-the-art biomass boiler, guaranteeing the future operation and performance of steam production, for leading global food company, Danone, at its South Island Nutricia spray drying plant. The plant is located in Balclutha, in the Otago region of New Zealand.
Danone will invest NZ$40 million in its Nutricia spray drying plant towards achieving carbon neutrality by 2021. This significant, industry-leading milestone will be driven primarily by the installation of the biomass boiler which will reduce the plant's CO2 emissions by 20,000 tonnes.
Alexandre Lagny, General Manager New Zealand for Veolia said the company was excited to deliver the project as part of its global strategic partnership with Danone.
“Veolia has supported Danone with the development of the biomass project, aligning available biomass resources with optimal conversion technologies, while leveraging the company’s operational expertise to achieve the best possible environmental footprint for the site,” Mr Lagny added.
The plant processes raw milk sourced from eighteen local farms into powder that is used as the base for production of leading Infant Milk Formula (IMF) brands including Aptamil and Karicare.
Boilers play a central role in spray drying – the process of converting milk into a dry powder through the application of heat – with around 85% of the entire plant’s energy consumption coming from steam production. Unlike gas or the more common coal-powered boilers, Danone’s biomass boiler will be powered by sustainable wood fuels, which will be sourced locally, therefore delivering a positive economic impact.
Danone’s investment in the plant also includes the installation of a new water treatment plant to more efficiently treat water waste, while ensuring compliance with Danone’s stringent global clean water standards.
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