Name and Location
Copper Cliff Nickel refinery nickel emissions project, Ontario, Canada.

Client
Vale Canada.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a new baghouse with auxiliaries for the nickel refinery converter plant to treat the gases from the nickel-refining conversion process.

The process operates with electrostatic precipitators and top-blown rotary converter (TBRC) vent systems to manage the facility’s emissions. The project will enable the company to meet the Ontario Ministry of Environment’s new reduced nickel emission standards, effective July 1, 2016, and improve the workroom environment.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Value
Not stated.

Duration
Not stated.

Latest Developments
Vale Canada has awarded Pöyry a detailed engineering and construction site assistance services assignment for the nickel emissions project at Copper Cliff Nickel refinery.

Pöyry’s scope of work includes engineering services such as project engineering management, coordination, scheduling, purchase specifications and detailed design services, as well as optional construction and commissioning assistance.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
Pöyry (engineering and construction site assistance services assignment).

On Budget and on Time?
Not stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Vale Canada, tel +1 416 361 7511 or email reception@vale.com