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Metsä Board has awarded Pöyry with the assignment for engineering consultancy, laser scanning, 3D modelling, detail engineering and site services for the new folding boxboard machine project at their Husum Mill in Sweden. The assignment is a continuation of the pre-feasibility and the pre-engineering services performed by Pöyry and it covers the majority of the required engineering services related to the implementation of the project.

The assignment will be executed during the autumn of 2015 and the new board machine scheduled to start up in the first quarter of 2016. The capacity of the new board machine is approximately 400 000 tonnes per year of folding boxboard.

"This project is a continuation of the long co-operation between Metsä Board and Pöyry, and strengthens Pöyry's position as the world's leading pulp and paper engineering consultancy, having delivered projects for 80% of the world's major pulp and paper companies", says Nicholas Oksanen, President, Industry Business Group.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The order will be recognised within the Industry Business Line order stock in Q4 2014.

Additional information by:

Nicholas Oksanen
President, Industry Business Group.
Tel: +358 10 33 22294

Johan Ehrnrooth
Vice President, Industry Pulp and Paper Europe
Tel: +358 10 33 22570

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company. We serve clients globally across the energy and industrial sectors and locally in our core markets. We deliver strategic advisory and engineering services, underpinned by strong project implementation capability and expertise. Our focus sectors are power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry has an extensive local office network employing about 6,000 experts. Pöyry's net sales in 2013 were EUR 650 million and the company's shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Pöyry PLC: POY1V).

Pöyry awarded engineering assignment for Eldorado Line 2 expansion project - South America's largest single-line production of bleached kraft pulp, Brazil

Eldorado Brasil Celulose S/A has awarded Pöyry with the basic engineering services assignment for the Eldorado Line 2 expansion project. From 2009 to 2012, Pöyry was responsible for the conceptual study, basic engineering, Balance of Plant (BOP) detailed engineering and supporting the construction management for Line 1. For Line 2, Pöyry is already responsible for the conceptual and environmental studies and detailed engineering for the site infrastructure.

The new assignment includes engineering services, enquiry specifications of main process equipment, auxiliary systems, water and effluent treatment and investment cost estimate.

The new production line will increase the capacity of the Eldorado mill in Tres Lagoas, Mato Grosso do Sul state to 4.0 million Air Dry tons (ADt) per year of baled bleached kraft pulp. Raw material will be eucalyptus wood from plantations established by Eldorado in the area surrounding the mill site.

"Within the Pulpindustry, Pöyry hasalwaysdistinguished itselfbyproviding servicesthat add value, and has many referenceprojectsin this sector. For Eldorado Brasil, Pöyryhasbeenan excellent partner, contributinggreatly to theachievement ofextremelychallenging goalsin the pursuit of excellencethatthe company aims for", says Carlos Roberto Paiva Monteiro,Industrial Technical Director of Eldorado Brasil.

"This assignment underlines our leading position as the major engineering consultant of large projects for pulp and paper and it derives from a fruitful partnership between Eldorado and Pöyry. We are glad that we can support Eldorado in this large development", says Marcelo Cordaro, President of Pöyry's Regional Operations Latin America.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The order will be recognised within the Regional Operations Business Line order stock in Q3/2014.

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Additional information by:

Marcia Mastrocola

Director, Regional Operations Latin America

+55 11 3472 7353

Marcelo Handro Cordaro

President, Regional Operations Latin America

+55 11 3472 7399

Pöyry is an international consulting and engineering company. We serve clients globally across the energy and industrial sectors and locally in our core markets. We deliver strategic advisory and engineering services, underpinned by strong project implementation capability and expertise. Our focus sectors are power generation, transmission & distribution, forest industry, chemicals & biorefining, mining & metals, transportation and water. Pöyry has an extensive local office network employing about 6,000 experts. Pöyry's net sales in 2013 were EUR 650 million and the company's shares are quoted on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki (Pöyry PLC: POY1V).

Kemira has awarded Pöyry with assignments for EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) services for a sodium chlorate plant in Brazil. 

The EPCM assignments relate to the new sodium chlorate plant that Kemira is building to serve the Brazilian markets, and in particular the plant will serve Klabin SA's new 1.5 million ton pulp mill. Sodium chlorate is used as a component in the bleaching process in the manufacturing of bleached pulp.

The assignments follow on from the pre-studies performed by Pöyry during 2012-2014.The EPCM services started in May 2014 and are scheduled to last until the start-up of the sodium chlorate plant in the first half of 2016. 

"We have selected Pöyry based upon their solid knowledge of process engineering combined with their proven experience and regional presence within Brazil", says Jarmo Savolainen, Project Manager, Kemira.

"This project is a continuation of the strong partnership between Kemira and Pöyry, which I am pleased that we can strengthen in Latin America. It contributes to Pöyry's strategic position as an EPCM service provider for the global chemicals industry", says Kay Radtke, Head of Chemicals & Biorefining in Pöyry.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The project order includes two contracts, specifically, a contract for Engineering and Procurement services, which was recognised within the Industry Business Group's order stock in Q2; and a contract for Construction Management Services, which will be recognised within Pöyry's Regional Operations Latin America Business Line order stock in Q3.

Pöyry continues to streamline its business operations and adjusts its management structure with a view to improving efficiency.

Alexis Fries, President and CEO will act as Chairman of Pöyry's Regional Operations.

Marcelo Cordaro, 51, BSc, MSc and DSc in Electrical Engineering, currently President of Pöyry's operations in Brazil is additionally appointed as President Regional Operations Latin America and member of the Group Executive Committee reporting to the President and CEO. Marcelo Cordaro joined the Pöyry Group in 2008. Before that he was the Marketing and Supply Chain Director at Braskem S.A. (2005-2008) and held several positions as a management consultant for Booz Allen Hamilton (2004-2005) and McKinsey & Company (1996-2004).

Nicholas Oksanen, 47,MSc in Engineering (Paper Technology and Economics), currently President of Pöyry's Pulp and Paper Business Unit is additionally appointed as President Industry Business Group and member of the Group Executive Committee reporting to the President and CEO. Nicholas Oksanen joined the Pöyry Group in 1993 and has held several management positions in the Industry Business Group.

Richard Pinnock, currently Executive Vice President Group Strategic Growth is appointed Executive Vice President Global Sales and Project Management with the responsibility for strengthening the Group's global sales and project management. He will also continue to develop the Group's Large Projects Competence Centre. The Project Management Services Business Unit, currently part of the Industry Business Group, will be integrated under the Global Sales and Project Management Function. Richard Pinnock continues as a member of the Group Executive Committee reporting to the President and CEO.

Pasi Tolppanen, President Regional Operations Northern Europe, President of Pöyry's operations in Finland and member of the Group Executive Committee, and Marcelo Cordaro are both appointed as Vice Chairmen Regional Operations supporting the President and CEO in promoting the regional business model, successfully implemented in Northern Europe, to other Key Countries of Pöyry.

The Regional Operations Alpine Arc and Central Europe will be combined into one region, Central Europe, which includes three of Pöyry's Key Countries:  Germany, Switzerland and Austria. The respective Country Presidents will report directly to Alexis Fries, President and CEO and Chairman Regional Operations.

The Mining and Metals Business Unit, currently part of the Industry Business Group, will be integrated into the Regional Operations Northern Europe.

The Regional Operations Asia Pacific comprising of local operations in China and Thailand will be integrated into the Energy Business Group.

The changes will be effective immediately.

Martin Bachmann, Chairman Regional Operations and President Regional Operations Alpine Arc and Asia-Pacific, and Martin Kuzaj, President Regional Operations Central Europe, President Regional Operations Latin America and President Industry Business Group will leave the Pöyry Group. We would like to thank them both for their valuable contributions to the Pöyry Group and wish them all the best for the future.

Millar Western Forest Products Ltd. has awarded Pöyry with the assignment for EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) services for an anaerobic bioenergy project at its Whitecourt pulp mill in Alberta, Canada. The project involves integration of anaerobic hybrid digesters into the pulp mill's existing aerobic effluent treatment system. Recovered organic material will be converted to biogas, used to fuel two reciprocating engines that will produce up to 6 megawatts of renewable green power for use by the mill itself. Recovered heat of engine exhaust gas will be used in pulp drying to reduce the use of natural gas.

Pöyry's scope of work comprises typical EPCM services such as project management and scheduling, overall engineering management and detail design services, procurement and contract administration, cost control, construction management and co-ordination of the commissioning activities. The planned startup of the plant is August 2015.

"This project is a good example of utilising innovative technology in a smart way to convert organic waste material to renewable energy. It is also an important EPCM reference for Pöyry in North America" says Ari Asikainen, President of Pöyry's Regional Operations North America.

The value of the order is not disclosed. The order will be recognised within the Regional Operations Business Line order stock in Q3/2014.

Pöyry has been awarded an assignment by CMPC Celulose Riograndense for the expansion of the company's Guaiba pulp mill in Rio Grande do Sul state, Brazil. The assignment consists of Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management (EPCM) services for the Balance of Plant (BOP) and involves integrating the different processes of the mill. These engineering and project management services will start immediately. The parties have agreed that the value of the assignment is not disclosed. The project will be included in the Industry Business Group's first quarter 2013 order stock.

The capacity of the new state-of-the-art pulp mill is 1.3 million tonnes per year and the startup of the mill is planned for the first quarter of 2015. The bleached eucalyptus pulp production line is the largest investment in the CMPC history.

Pöyry has been involved in the project since October, 2010 when CMPC awarded Pöyry an assignment for feasibility studies and basic engineering. The company was also awarded a preparatory work for the mill infrastructure. Now Pöyry will be responsible for overseeing that the different parts of the plant will be efficiently developed and connected together. CMPC selected Pöyry for the company's exceptional track record and thought leadership in similar projects. The concept of the mill is based on the use of the best available technologies and the best environmental practices.

The contract further strengthens Pöyry's position as the world's leading engineering solutions provider for the pulp and paper sector.

Pöyry's Energy Business Group has been awarded a technical consultancy services assignment for the Xayaburi hydro power plant project in Lao PDR. Pöyry works as the Government of Lao Engineer in the project. Pöyry will support the Government of Lao and the project owner Xayaburi Power Company Limited during the 8-year implementation period by reviewing the design and supervising the construction of the project. The parties have agreed not to disclose the value of the assignment. The project will be included in Pöyry's fourth quarter 2012 order stock.

The project is a state-of-the-art run-of-river plant, with no large reservoir. The installed capacity of 1,285 MW is generated by 8 Kaplan turbines. The design includes multiple fish passages, fish-friendly turbines, low level outlet gates for sediment flushing and navigation locks for shipping to minimise possible adverse environmental and social effects of the plant. The energy production of the plant is sufficient to provide clean electricity to nearly 1 million people in Lao PDR and 3 million people in Thailand.

In 2011 Pöyry acted as a technical consultant to the Government of Lao preparing a technical comparison between the original Xayaburi hydropower project design and the recommendations of the Mekong River Commission. In that technical comparison, Pöyry made several specific recommendations to improve the sustainability of the scheme including additional environmental studies, installation of additional fish ladders and other measures to improve fish migration as well as technical design modifications to improve the sediment and nutrients handling. After this, Pöyry has worked as the Government of Lao Engineer during the development of the project to oversee the implementation of the proposed recommendations. The Government of Lao and Xayaburi Power Company Limited have confirmed that the recommendations made by Pöyry will be incorporated in the project design.

"Large infrastructure projects such as hydropower plants raise a variety of sustainability related questions among stakeholders. However, the Xayaburi hydropower plant, as an example, will provide CO2-free renewable energy for about 4 million people in South East Asia. The lifespan of a run-off river power plant can reach up to 100 years and during this period it will provide affordable clean renewable energy to Lao PDR and Thailand, replacing fossil fuels, improving reliability of power supply and helping to advance Lao PDR out of the "Least Developed" category of nations. Through this assignment Pöyry is committed to monitor the construction of the hydropower plant and its compliance with the Mekong River Commission guidelines, including the proposed technical design improvements and additional studies. I believe that by first reviewing the project's technical design and now overseeing the project implementation we can actively and positively contribute in careful implementation of the first hydro power project in the lower Mekong river", says Ari Asikainen, President, Energy business group.

The project is available on www.poyry.com

Alexis Fries, who was appointed as President and CEO of Pöyry PLC on 13 June 2012, will take up his position on 1 September 2012.

The new compositions of Pöyry's Board Committees, as announced on 21 June 2012, will come effective on 1 September 2012.

Pöyry is a global consulting and engineering company dedicated to balanced sustainability and responsible business.

With quality and integrity at our core, we deliver best-in-class management consulting, total solutions, and design and supervision. Our in-depth expertise extends to the fields of energy, industry, transportation, water, environment and real estate.

Pöyry's January-June 2012 result will be published on 27 July 2012 at 8:30 a.m. Finnish time. The result will be presented by CFO Jukka Pahta at the news conferences as follows:

- A conference for analysts, investors and press in Finnish will be arranged at 12 p.m. Finnish time at Restaurant Savoy, Eteläesplanadi 14, Helsinki, Finland. 

- An international conference call and webcast in English will begin at 5:00 p.m. Finnish time (EEST). 

10:00 a.m. US EDT (New York)

3:00 p.m. BST (London)

4:00 p.m. CEST (Paris)

5:00 p.m. EEST (Helsinki)

The webcast may be followed online on the company's website www.poyry.com. A replay can be viewed on the same site the next working day.

To attend the conference call, please dial

Finland: 0800 914672 Toll Free

UK: 0808 109 0700 Toll Free
USA: 1 866 966 5335 Toll Free

Other countries: +44 (0)20 3003 2666 (Standard International Access)

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Due to the live webcast, we kindly ask those attending the international conference call and webcast to dial in 5 minutes prior to the start of the event.

Pöyry's Energy business group has been awarded an assignment for the modernisation of Landskron substation by the Carinthian distribution system operator KELAG Netz GmbH. The overall value for Pöyry amounts to approximately EUR 7.1 million, and it has been booked in the second quarter order stock.

The scope of the work comprises detailed design engineering, project management, construction and installation services as well as the supply of equipment. Dismantling of the existing equipment and installation of the new components will be realised stepwise in close cooperation with the client. The project will start in July 2012 and will be completed by the end of 2014.

Pöyry's comprehensive offering for the power transmission and distribution sector in Europe underlines the company's commitment to supporting its clients with the challenges of a changing power sector. Upgraded grid infrastructures are instrumental for adopting the future generation mix and to guarantee reliable power supply to all clients.

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