Tuesday February 11, 2025 / Detailed program

PaperWeek Detailed Program

(On-site + On-Line)

08:30 – 10:00

Chemical Recovery / ECBLRBAC

Room: Sherbrooke

Session Chair: Chad Gionet, Irving Pulp & Paper

08:30 “Methanol Recovery Upgrading and Purification”, Glen Aggiss, A.H. Lundberg Systems Limited
08:50 “Introducing the Hydrogen Economy to the Recovery Boiler”, Esa Vakiilainen, LUT
09:10 “Findings from using the High Impact Sootblowing System to prevent smelt run-offs”, Andreas Aspell, HEAT Management
09:30 “Recent Advances in Tall Oils Yield Improvement at Pulp Mills”, Hannu Hämäläinen, BIM Finland Oy

 

The Eastern Canada Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (ECBLRBAC) focuses on ensuring the safe operation of black liquor recovery boilers.  It comprises of industry professionals who gather annually to exchange insights, share experiences, and discuss advancements in the field.

 

CLICK HERE FOR ECBLRBAC MEETING AGENDA 

 

The Committee will present four (4) Chemical Recovery related presentations in its first 90-minutes (08:30-10:00, open to all PaperWeek registrants (both virtually and in-person) as well as its regular registered members.  Afterwhich, the committee will continue with its regular agenda (in-person only meeting).  While the meeting is intended primarily for ECBLRBAC members, new members among the PaperWeek registrants interested in joining the community are welcome also.  The Committee looks forward to a focused and productive session.

Reliability

Room: Crescent

Session Chair: TBC

08:30 “Reliability: a business strategy”, Alain Pellegrino, Reliability Solutions
09:00 “Why Reliability is the Key to a Competitive and Resilient Industrial Sector”, Alain Pellegrino, Spartakus Technologies
09:30 “Unlock the Full Potential of your Digital Transformation and asset management strategy”, Matt Cowen, KCF Technologies/Andritz

Process Optimization

Room: Mansfield

Session Chair: Stéphane Larivière

08:30 “How Reducing Carbon Footprint with Carbon Capture Can Unlock New Revenue Streams”, Ali Elahimehr, SVANTE
08:50 “Reducing Bias in Process, Operational and Reliability Troubleshooting”, Suresh Pai, STANTEC
09:10 “Mill performance and cost savings opportunities from on-line fibre properties measurement and real time data transformation – case studies”, Brian Hayes and Jacy Dodge, Andritz
09:30 “Optimizing OFA Systems to Reduce Emissions and Improve Boiler Performance”, Eric Duplain, Malouin et Associés Inc. (BMA)

10:00 – 10:30
Networking Break

10:30 – 12:00

Mill Managers Roundtable
(Closed Session – by invitation only)

Session Chair: TBC

Papermaking – Monitoring & Control

Room: Crescent

Session Chair: Fréderic Parent, FPInnovations

10:30 “AI Application in Optimization”, Vipin Raghavan, HABER
10:50 “Case Studies on Refining, Fibre Development”, Jalal Habibi, FPInnovations
11:10 “Proactive Raw Water Management: Leveraging Predictive Control for Sustainable Paper Production”, Chad Runtz, Kemira
11:30 “Plume Reduction on Dryer Hood Exhaust Stacks”, Alfredo Sarli, Valmet

Energy & Decarbonization – Improving Energy Efficiency through Electrification

Room: Mansfield

Session Chair: Serge Bédard, Natural Resources Canada

10:30 “Recovery of Thermal Waste at the Resolute FP Newsprint Mill in Clermont Québec”, Mario Girard, Produits Forestiers Résolu (Clermont) & Bernard Bégin, Hydro-Québec
11:00 “Impact Analysis of Via Separations Unit on Mill Energy Balance”, Bryce Mason, Via Separations 
11:30 “The Role of Steam-Generating Heat Pumps in Boosting Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization in Paper Mills”, Jim Saccone, Skyven Technologies

Chemical Recovery / ECBLRBAC

Room: Sherbrooke

Session Chair: Chad Gionet, Irving Pulp & Paper

CLICK HERE FOR ECBLRBAC MEETING AGENDA 

 

The Eastern Canada Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (ECBLRBAC) focuses on ensuring the safe operation of black liquor recovery boilers.  It comprises of industry professionals who gather annually to exchange insights, share experiences, and discuss advancements in the field.

 

This is an in-person meeting While the meeting is intended primarily for ECBLRBAC members, new members among the PaperWeek on-site registrants interested in joining the community are welcome also.  The Committee looks forward to a focused and productive session.

12:00 – 13:30
Networking and Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:00

Tissue – Innovation in Tissue Manufacturing – I

Room: Crescent

Session Chair: Michel Houde & Martin Desrosiers, Kruger Products

13:30 “An Innovative Helical Yankee Hood Design for Improved Profiling”, Alfredo Sarli, Valmet
14:00 “Revolutionizing Tissue Manufacturing: the role of AI in enhancing efficiency, quality, and sustainability”, Heather Scott, Kruger Products
14:30 “Unlocking Coating Performance: Characterizing the Operating Window of Creping Adhesives”, David Welsford & Franklin Zambrano Gotera, Solenis

Chemical Recovery / ECBLRBAC

Room: Sherbrooke

Session Chair: Chad Gionet, Irving Pulp & Paper

CLICK HERE FOR ECBLRBAC MEETING AGENDA 

 

The Eastern Canada Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (ECBLRBAC) focuses on ensuring the safe operation of black liquor recovery boilers.  It comprises of industry professionals who gather annually to exchange insights, share experiences, and discuss advancements in the field.

 

 

This is an in-person meeting. While the meeting is intended primarily for ECBLRBAC members, new members among the PaperWeek on-site registrants interested in joining the community are welcome also.  The Committee looks forward to a focused and productive session. 

Energy & Decarbonization – Workshop – KraftSIM

Room: Mansfield

Session Chair: Luciana Savulescu, Natural Resources Canada

KraftSIM – Modeling and Simulation for Energy and Emission Reduction.
Workshop presented by Adam Rogerson, Natural Resources Canada

 

Click here for details on KraftSIM Workshop 

15:00 – 15:30
Networking Break

15:30 – 17:00

Papermaking – Roundtable: Strength Development

Room: Crescent

Session Chair: Javad-Reza Saberian, Kruger

15:30 “Innovative Holistic Approach to Water Management – Synergistic Effect of Multiple Programs on Runnability and Strength”, Philippe Schyns, Ecolab
15:45 “Intensity Theory vs MAGNUS & its Impact on Strength Development”, Al Zumpano, Eric Mercier and Alex Harvey,  Andritz
16:00 “Key Papermaking Parameters which Influence Sheet Stregth   – Key Wet-end Papermaking Parameters which Influence Tensile Strength (Case Studies)”, Jimmy Jong, FPInnovations
16:15-16:45 – Discussion and Q&A

 

16:45 John S Bates Gold Medal Award

Please join us for the conferring of the medal and continue toasting this milestone at the Welcoming Reception following in the Tradeshow.

Chemical Recovery / ECBLRBAC

Room: Sherbrooke

Session Chair: Chad Gionet, Irving Pulp & Paper

CLICK HERE FOR ECBLRBAC MEETING AGENDA 

 

The Eastern Canada Black Liquor Recovery Boiler Advisory Committee (ECBLRBAC) focuses on ensuring the safe operation of black liquor recovery boilers.  It comprises of industry professionals who gather annually to exchange insights, share experiences, and discuss advancements in the field.

 

This is an in-person meeting. While the meeting is intended primarily for ECBLRBAC members, new members among the PaperWeek on-site registrants interested in joining the community are welcome also.  The Committee looks forward to a focused and productive session. 

17:00

Welcoming Reception in Tradeshow

*Please note all schedule is set on Eastern Time
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BIOFOR Detailed Program

(On-site + On-Line)

08:00 – 10:00

Price of Carbon – How can companies edge?

Session Chair: Virginie Chambost, Domtar and Davis Chiu, Deloitte Canada

Room: NotreDame / StDenis

Keynote Presentation

“Paper Trails – Mapping the Path to Low-Carbon Paper Production through Decarbonization and BECCS”, Ofei Mante, Sr. Research Scientist, Amazon WW Sustainability

Panelists:

 

– Pauline Robert, Directrice Générale par intérim, Directrice Marché du carbone et Gestion des GES, Coop Carbon 
– Katie Goslee, Director Forest Carbon, Verra
– Marcela Vera, Clear Blue Markets
– Other panelists to be confirmed

This session explores how companies can leverage carbon markets for strategic advantage, featuring insights from experts in voluntary carbon markets, certification, credit purchasing, and brokerage. It highlights the critical role of carbon management in long-term sustainability strategies, offering practical guidance for industries seeking to maximize carbon value while contributing to NetZero commitments.

10:00 – 10:30

Networking Break

10:30 – 12:00

Emerging Carbon Capture Technologies and Projects Seeking to Maximise the Value of Carbon

Session Chair: Virginie Chambost, Domtar and Paul Stuart, Polytechnique Montreal

Room: NotreDame / StDenis

This session explores the evolving role of carbon capture in forestry, highlighting industry perspectives and practical success stories. Gain insights into key technologies, performance metrics, and how carbon capture can drive long-term decarbonization and NetZero commitments.

Speakers:

 

–  Featured Presentation – Jonathan Rhone, Co-founder and CEO at CO280, ‘How carbon capture and removal unlocks a $30 billion revenue opportunity for NA pulp and paper industry’

– Marzie Shokrollahi, Process Engineer – Natural Resources Canada, ‘Opportunities and Challenges for BECCS Deployment in Canada: A Strategic Perspective from the National CCUS Assessment Framework’
– Balázs Tolnai, VP Research and Development, Kruger  ‘Kruger’s Decarbonization Journey: Pioneering Carbon Capture and Reuse at Wayagamack Mill’
– Daniel Olivier, NRC/Polytechnique, ‘Aligning Stakeholders and Technology Evaluation for Carbon Capture Success’

12:00 – 13:30
Networking and Lunch Break

13:30 – 15:00

Leveraging Biocarbon Beyond Forest Ecosystems

Session Chairs: Serge Bédard, Natural Resources Canada and Victor Padilla, FPInnovations

Room: NotreDame / StDenis

The session explores the synergies and opportunities of the Forest Sector and other industries to valorize biomass as biocarbon. The speakers bring a wealth of knowledge from different perspectives that cover end-users, technology providers, researcher on the field, and the key drivers in our current economic landscape.

 

Panelists:

 

– Christophe Aura, Senior Advisor, Government Affairs and Decarbonization Strategy at ArcelorMittal Mining Canada
– Jean-Philippe Jacques, Director at Innofibre
– Andrew White, CEO at CHAR Technologies
– Patrick Lapointe, CCO at Airex Energy

15:00 – 15:30

Networking Break

15:30 – 17:00

Honoring Bruno Marcoccia’s Legacy: Inspiring Excellence in Forestry and Bioeconomy Innovation

Session Chairs: Shabnam Sanaei, Canfor & Hamed Bashiri, Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD)

Room: NotreDame / StDenis

15:30 Welcome, Shabnam Sanaei, Director, Bio-Innovation and Technology at Canfor 

15:40 Introduction Presentation, Stewart Marcoux, Former VP Project Development – Biomaterials at Domtar and Rolf Ryham followed by Celebration Videos

 

Panelists:

 

Moderator: Hamed Bashiri, Senior S&T Advisor at Office of Energy Research and Development (OERD) 

– Bruno Gagnon, Manager / Canadian Forest Service, Trade, Economics & Industry Branch, Natural Resources Canada

– Tom Browne, Principal at Tom Browne and Associates

– Peter Axegard, CEO at FineCellOx AB

– Davis Chiu, National Forest Sector Leader at Deloitte Canada and Partner Gi3

17:00

Welcoming Reception in Tradeshow

*Please note all schedule is set on Eastern Time
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