Biofuels
UPM announced in 2006 that it will become a major player in the production of second generation biodiesel and a significant producer of sustainable and high quality renewable biofuels in the next few years. Different pilot tests are currently being conducted to assess the technologies and work to create the appropriate business model is ongoing.
The main raw material used in UPM's biodiesel production will be wood based biomass. Locating biodiesel production plants adjacent to existing UPM pulp or paper mills would further enhance the ability to utilise the wood raw material efficiently.