asset- and non-asset-based cooperation with paper corporations

A non-asset-based cooporation does not require investments in assets by the paper corporation.


The paper industry in general is one of the carbon intensive industries and a significant user of both heat and electricity which is mainly derived from the combustion of fossil fuels. Numerous corporations in the paper sector, cellulose and kraft pulp mills have already invested in own energy generation assets. In Germany more than 1,200 MW have already been installed in corporate´s-owned energy plants. Around 68.5 % of those are gas-firing power plants with capacities between 4 and 78 MW each. Around 19.4 % are biomass plants utilizing part of the generated waste in own factories. The waste incineration has a share of 7.4 % and hard coal firing plants a share of 4.7 %.


Besides the energy demand, the paper industry has a very specific and high demand on wood, recycled paper and packaging (secondary raw materials) as well as O2. A basic rule regarding the utilization of secondary raw materials: the higher the rate of low quality secondary raw material the higher the gate-fee (or the lower the costs) but the higher the waste to be disposed or incinerated in own or Third Party plants. The virgin material is currently under pressure in the EU, many Countries imposed export ban on wood and wood-by-products, leading to higher prices and volatile supply. The energy prices are increasing and volatile as well. All in all, the industry needs to diversify and adapt. 


We are specialized in the field of energy, waste and circular economy. Combining our knowledge and expertise in all three areas we conduct analysis, feasibility studies, technical design of power plants, biogas plants, waste-to-energy plants, environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and business modeling.


We cooperate with paper production corporations based on a service or a works contract. If our clients decide to establish a Joint Venture or PPP we occasionally become also part of the shareholder structure (EPC), depending on the specific investment and Country. If you are interested in learning more about our work and cooperation with us, please use the non-binding-request-form on the right.



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  • Investing in assets

    An alternative to the non-asset-based cooperation with us is the asset-based cooperation. In this case  a paper corporation plans to invest in assets, such as waste and fuel storage and preparation facilities, co-firing techniques for waste fuels, sludges and sewage as well as biomass, combined energy plant and  energy efficiency. In an asset-based cooperation we usually are the EPC contractor. More information are available upon request, please write us an email "asset-based cooperation" by using the form below.

  • Reducing energy costs & emissions

    • We enable an ETS-compliant fuel switch (from gas and coal to waste fuels, sludges and sewage and biomass) based on flexible and efficient BAT-technologies. Such technologies are available and proven to gradually switch from 100% fossil to 0%.
    • We prepare, initiate and manage with the teams of our clients the ETS-compliant waste fuel delivery, logistics and handling (expected changes by 2026).
    • We support the introduction of O2 supply chain with H2 generation corporations.
    • We offer  Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for green energy.
    • We design concepts and measures improving thermal energy efficiency and utilization of heat.

  • Preparing for ETS changes

    • We provide clients with expert opinions based on the expected ETS provisions and  client´s specific and current fossil-waste mix, prices/gate-fees, volumes and qualities of waste-fuels, sludges and sewage and/or biomass.
    • We provide clients with market studies, assessments and benchmarking for waste-fuel management compliant with the expected ETS scheme provisions (changes expected by 2026).
    • We conduct feasibility studies for the installation of flexible BAT- and BREF-technologies and fuel management.
    • We manage as Third Party Fuel Partners all suppliers, diversify your fuels and ensure the supply while the diversification reduces the risks and costs.

  • Ensuring waste fuel sourcing

    • We support clients towards diversification of  waste fuel suppliers based on Third Party Management Agreement (waste fuels, sludges and sewage, biomass, etc).
    • We determine and specify the required volumes, qualities and prices for the supply chain. In case of a Third Party Management Agreement with us we will be managing the entire fuel-management, storage, handling.
    • We conduct cost and risk analysis regarding logistics and storage for long-term vs short-term delivery.

  • Diversifying material & fuel supply

    • In the last years the fuel supply has become volatile and the costs for fossil fuels have increased. With latest developments regarding Russia the pressure on coal and gas is high.
    • The price increase relied on two factors: the market price for fossil fuels and the price for CO2 emissions. Both increased over the years. 
    • In the upcoming years the fossil fuels prices are expected to decrease as the tensions level off. While the prices for CO2 emissions are expected to increase, leading to higher costs for fuels as of now.
    • We provide the paper industry with analysis and feasiblity studies on the decarbonisation of materials such as O2 from electrolysis by utilizing green electricity, ground water, salt water, waste-water-treatment.

  • Purchasing green reliable energy

    • We provide industrial corporations in the EU with green energy. We offer PPAs for paper factories on the EU market. 
    • The energy in generated via certified renewable sources: wind, PV, biogenic waste, sludges and sewage.
    • The energy supply might be contracted based on the load curve of the company and over a period of more than 15 years.
    • If the paper mill factory chose to work with us on "asset-based" investment, we are able and capable of co-investing in joint green energy power parks.

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