Thursday, May 8, 2025
Wilhelmina and Valmet are thrilled to establish a strategic partnership aimed at bringing the TG2 pellet technology to a worldwide market. The Dutch renewable energy firm Wilhelmina N.V. is committed to turning garbage into energy. They are especially focused on redefining the energy pellet market with the launch of the TG2 pellet, a true innovation in waste-to-energy solutions. Valmet, on the other hand, a world leader in automation, process technology, and services, is dedicated to using its state-of-the-art knowledge to advance the switch to renewable energy.
Through a Strategic Collaboration Agreement, the partnership has been formally established to commercialise techniques for producing steam-treated pellets using high-potassium feedstocks, such as agricultural leftovers. Wilhelmina aims to expand internationally and reach a production target of more than 1,000,000 tons per year by 2031. The company presently has a demonstration facility and expects to start building its first commercial plant in Malaysia in 2025.
“A significant milestone was achieved by Wilhelmina in January 2025, when 300 tons of TG2 pellets were tested and approved by a major client in Japan,” describes David Hiel, Co-founder and CCO of Wilhelmina. “The testing included one month of uncovered outdoor storage in a coal yard before the pellets were blended at 10% and 20% with coal and fed into a pulverised coal boiler. The test utilised existing coal-handling infrastructure, confirming TG2 pellets as a true drop-in replacement for coal.”
By combining Valmet’s BioTrac steam explosion technology with TG2’s unique method, the partnership advances sustainable energy solutions and encourages the effective use of troublesome agricultural leftovers for the creation of steam-treated pellets. This strategic cooperation is based on the development of a novel and unique application, specifically in the processing of high potassium agricultural residues using the BioTrac technology.
“This partnership enables Valmet to bring proven technology to a rapidly growing market segment with immense potential. By combining TG2’s innovative process with our BioTrac system, we aim to set a new standard for high-quality, steam-treated pellet production from challenging feedstocks. This truly cooperative opening up global opportunities for both Valmet and Wilhelmina,” explains Per Norlin, Sales Manager, Biomass Conversion at Valmet.
From initial research to full commercial deployment, Valmet’s cutting-edge Steam Explosion technology, called BioTrac, took ten years to create. This cutting-edge technology is an essential part of the TG2 steam-treated pellet facilities, demonstrating a strong commitment to both environmental responsibility and technological advancement.
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