Kruger

Securing a Sustainable Future for Corner Brook Pulp and Paper

At Corner Brook Pulp and Paper, we’re excited to embark on a transformative journey toward a sustainable future. Through our groundbreaking initiative, Project Tuckamore, we are investing in the future of our mill, ensuring its longevity and revitalizing the site into an energy and industrial hub.

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The Project at a Glance

A transformative investment that integrates renewable energy into our operations, reduces our reliance on fossil fuels, and strengthens Newfoundland and Labrador’s forestry and manufacturing sectors for the benefit of local communities.

Forestry Modernization

  • Additional high-quality sawlogs for sawmills (from 155,000 to
    515,000 m3)
  • More efficient and modern harvesting methods
  • Increased sustainable wood supply (723,000 m3)
  • Doubling silviculture activities
  • Fully sustainable and certified to SFI® and ISO 14001 Standard
  • Additional jobs in the forestry sector

Mill Site Upgrades

  • Cease roundwood deliveries, convert wood room operations to biomass drying facility
  • ~500,000 m3 of chips and biomass supply via sawmill residuals, roadside grinding, and chipping yard
  • Sustain paper production
  • Mill electrical energy supplied ​by wind farm

Wind Farm

  • Up to 155 MW installed generation capacity
  • Within existing CBPPL active harvest limits
  • Primary source of energy for Mill Site
  • Supports Deer Lake Power energy management

Hydro Generation

  • Provide firm power capacity and renewable energy to NL Hydro
  • Advanced controls to manage generation (Deer Lake, Watson’s Brook, biomass cogeneration plant, wind farm) and power distribution (Mill, NL electrical grid, etc.) of all assets

Key Benefits for Newfoundland and Labrador

Jobs
Creation

Creates 575 full-time jobs during the three-year construction period. Generates $50M in local economic impact.

Jobs
Protection

Protects 1,000 direct forest sector jobs, including 377 current Kruger employees.

Strengthening
Network

Maintains operation and supports growth of provincial sawmills

Increasing
Power

Provides power capacity and reliable energy required for future growth in the province

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About Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited

Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited is an integrated industrial operation that has been a cornerstone of the region’s forestry and energy sectors for over a century. It includes the Corner Brook Pulp and Paper mill, the Deer Lake hydroelectric facility, a Woodlands department and a biomass cogeneration plant.

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We are committed to ongoing, transparent engagement throughout the process and the life of the project.

Community Engagement Office
Centre for Research and Innovation | Suite 111
3 Mill Rd, Corner Brook, NL A2H 1C2

Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.*
*Call or email us to set up an appointment outside of these hours.

1-844-488-3003

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