Environmental groups criticise Felix Schoeller plan to burn waste wood for power

Environmental groups Robin Wood, NABU and Greenpeace have criticised plans by paper maker Felix Schoeller to build a biomass power plant burning waste wood at its Osnabrück-Lüstringen site. The NGOs argue the wood would be better used for insulation or chipboard, question whether enough waste wood is locally available, and warn of CO2 impact from combustion. Schoeller has confirmed it is assessing the plan's framework conditions but has not yet taken a final investment decision.

Why this mattersA contested energy-sourcing choice at a paper mill highlights how biomass and waste-wood use are becoming flashpoints for environmental scrutiny of the sector's decarbonisation plans.

• Felix Schoeller confirmed it is planning a biomass power plant at its Osnabrück-Lüstringen paper mill.
• Robin Wood, NABU and Greenpeace issued a joint statement opposing the plan.
• The NGOs argue waste wood should be used for insulation or chipboard rather than burned.
• Campaigners doubt enough waste wood is available locally and expect wood would need to be imported.
• Schoeller said the framework conditions are still being assessed and no final investment decision has been made.

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