17 August 2010, 17:38

Algir Pellets from Republik of Komi (Russia) is run the pellet production once again. The pellet plant was closed 2 years ago due to  financial problems and lack of consumers.

The pellet plant capacity is 2 t/h. The investments were 77 mln RUR in 2008.  Algir Pellets was not able to cover the machinary price to the leasing company 2 years ago. It was the main reason of the production stop.

Moreover the pellet prices went down and it was not profitable to sell pellets abroad. There was not any domestic consumption for it.

Today the pellet plant is operated/ The financial problems are solved and company tells about buying the new pellet line.

CMP presses are insalled here, SGS certificate is received. 100 people work  in a plent.

The plant utilizes unliquid wood and wood waste. The Ministry of industry and energy of the Republik of Komi is supported the plant. It is the unique pellet production for Komi at the moment. However new pellet plants could be installed in the region in the near future.

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