Energy & Bleaching Program at PaperWeek 2026

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The Energy track will kick-off PaperWeek with a BIOFOR joint session entitled "Enhancing Pulp & Paper Industry Competitiveness through Energy Efficiency", and present two technical sessions on energy efficiency and projects. 

The bleaching committee will also cover timely subjects with expert presentations on wednesday and thursday afternoon.

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN.
We encourage you to review the program and secure your place today. Early registration is recommended, and we invite you to share this opportunity with colleagues across your organization.

We look forward to welcoming you online.

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SESSION 1 - Enhancing Pulp & Paper Industry Competitiveness through Energy Efficiency, Tuesday February 10, 08:00 ET 

Keynote: “Future Opportunities in Improving Energy Efficiency and Flexibility”, Jussi Manninen, VTT

“Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization in Pulp and Paper Plants: How to Connect Ambition with Reality”, Hooman Rezaei, Domtar
“Resource and Pathways Analysis for Decarbonizing the Pulp and Paper Sector in Quebec” Marie-Hélène Talbot, Hydro-Quebec’s Research Center
“Decarbonization of Kraft Mills: Role of Water-Energy Reduction”, Enrique Mateos-Espejel, FPInnovations
“Aligning Decarbonization and Competitiveness of Kraft Mills: Exploring Green Ammonia Energy Integration”, Hakim Ghezzaz, Natural Resources Canada/CanmetENERGY

SESSION 2 - Improving Energy Efficiency through Operation Excellence, Tuesday February 10, 15:30 ET

15:30 “Recovery Boiler Energy Efficiency Optimization: Automation Technologies (TBR)”, Travis Conner, Valmet
16:15 “Mechanical Insulation Energy Assessments”, Joshua Sherrard, International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers

SESSION 3 - Advancing Energy Efficiency Projects: From Opportunities to Fundings, Wednesday February 11, 15:00 ET

15:00 “High Performance Heat Pump Cycles for Pulp and Paper Industry”, Charles Rand, Natural Resources Canada/ CanmetENERGY
15:30 “Integrating Heat Pump and MVR with Existing Heat Recovery Systems”, Antoine Hofer, Thermal Energy
16:00 “Driving Bold Reductions in Energy Costs and GHG Emissions Without Using Your CAPEX: SOFIAC’s Approach”, Chantal Goyette, SOFIAC
16:30 “Biomass as an eligible fuel for the purposes of the suite of clean economy tax credits”, Ted Bell, PWC

SESSION 4 - Bleaching & Pulping, Wednesday February 11, 15:30 ET

15:30 “Ozone, the Most Local and Green Bleaching Chemical”, Alexis Métais, Xylem
16:00 “Cooking and fiberline operation: Lignin and Hexenuronic acid (HexA) Removal, Strength and Yield optimization”, Troy Willis, Valmet
16:30 “Pulp Brightness Transitions / Program to Minimize Variation”, Jacob Wall, Irving & Grace Du, BTG

SESSION 5 - Bleaching & Pulping, Thursday February 12, 15:30 ET

15:30 “Lower Environmental Impact During and ECF Bleaching Sequence”, Auphélia Burnet, Centre Technique du Papier, Grenoble, France
16:00 “Control Loop Management”, John O’Donnell, Domtar & Nathaniel Normandeau, BTG
16:30 “Bleach plant survey Update”, Phil Sekerak, ERCO

Source: PaperWeek