High performance and energy efficiency are paramount for Metsä Fibre. The project incorporated ABB's latest reliable, energy-efficient electrification and drive technology. The mill’s electric motors are controlled by intelligent motor controllers and frequency converters, which adjust the rotation speed of the motors to minimize energy consumption. 

“Energy efficiency is crucial from an environmental perspective, but it also has a direct economic impact. The more electricity we can utilize efficiently, the more of it that can be sold back to the grid,” said Pekka Kittilä, Mill Manager at Metsä Fibre's Kemi bioproduct mill. The electricity self-sufficiency rate of the mill is 250% and the surplus electricity is delivered to the national grid. 

“Everyone cares about their own and their colleagues' well-being. Safety is always the number one priority, and we don't take any risks with it,” Johansson emphasized. ABB completed its on-site work without any reported accidents. 

The project also introduced a new operating model that reinforced responsibility. Safety, combating the grey economy, and legal requirements were addressed with suppliers during contract negotiations and monitored throughout the project.  

“Everyone cares about their own and their colleagues' well-being. Safety is always the number one priority, and we don't take any risks with it,” Johansson emphasized. ABB completed its on-site work without any reported accidents. 

The project also introduced a new operating model that reinforced responsibility. Safety, combating the grey economy, and legal requirements were addressed with suppliers during contract negotiations and monitored throughout the project.  

The collaboration between Metsä Fibre and ABB continues with maintenance and predictive services now that the mill is up and running.  

ABB's scope delivery also included the ABB Ability™ Asset Twin condition monitoring system, which processes information from electrical equipment into easy-to-understand dashboard views. This enables predictive maintenance and optimizes service operations.  

“The ABB Ability™ system has proven to be very useful in monitoring and managing the electrical system,” Kittilä said. In addition, ABB offers both a remote support and a traditional on-call system, ensuring that any potential problems are resolved quickly.  

With the remote support, ABB can respond to fault situations within an hour, and the expert can perform all the same actions remotely as on-site from the device panel. If the problem requires physical maintenance on-site, ABB's service team will flexibly carry out the necessary measures.