Wuzhou Special Paper Advances 800,000-Ton Integrated Pulp and Paper Project with Environmental Compliance Milestone

Wuzhou Special Paper Industry (Hubei) Co., Ltd. has reached a significant milestone in the development of its 800,000-ton per year integrated pulp and paper project, with the completion of its Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report and public participation statement.

In accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Measures for Public Participation in Environmental Impact Assessment, the company has officially released the EIA documentation for public review and supervision.

Project Overview

The project, located in the Paper Products Industrial Park in Xinhe Town, within the Hanchuan Economic Development Zone, represents a major investment of RMB 312.331 million. It is classified as a renovation and expansion initiative aimed at enhancing production efficiency, sustainability, and product quality.

Key components of the project include:

• Construction of a 500,000-ton/year unbleached chemical pulp production line to replace waste paper raw materials in existing packaging production

• Development of a 200,000-ton/year tissue paper facility, comprising 10 production lines of 20,000 tons each

• Establishment of a 100,000-ton/year specialty paper production line with two lines of 50,000 tons each

• Installation of advanced supporting infrastructure, including:

  • A 2,300-ton dry solids alkali recovery furnace

  • A 400-ton/day lime kiln

  • A 45MW extraction-condensing power unit

  • Comprehensive auxiliary and environmental protection systems

The project spans approximately 569,333.3 square meters (854 mu), reflecting its large-scale industrial footprint.

Driving Sustainability and Industry Upgrading

This integrated project is designed to optimize raw material usage, reduce dependence on recovered paper, and upgrade packaging paper products to meet evolving market demands. The inclusion of modern recovery systems and energy-efficient equipment underscores the company’s commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable manufacturing practices.

Public Participation and Transparency

As part of regulatory compliance, Wuzhou Special Paper encourages public engagement and feedback on the environmental impact report. This step reinforces transparency and ensures that environmental considerations remain central throughout the project’s implementation.