Contractors are
working diligently to get an upgraded biomass system finished by the end of the
month at Verso Paper's mill in Bucksport.
The
$42 million project includes refitting the No. 8 boiler to burn only natural
wood products and the installation of a new 25-megawatt turbine. It's part of
Verso's 2009 diversification strategy to establish energy production as a
crucial part of the company's portfolio.
