Palmaco engineering & consulting
Palmaco offers engineering and consulting services in the field of biorefining technologies for the efficient use of biomass.
- Support the investment decision
- Technological development
- Project management
“Biomass is one of the major sources of renewable energy”.
Our history
Published in 1972, The Limits to Growth (commissioned by the Club of Rome) shocked the world by demonstrating that population growth and industrial capacity were pushing humanity towards the overexploitation of our limited natural resources, thus leading to resource depletion, increased pollution and climate change.
The planet is overcrowded and a clean energy transformation is needed which requires a rapid change in the world energy system from fossil fuels to renewable energy and a sustainable use of natural resources. The collapse of the old energy system opens up opportunities to build a new one.
Renewable energies: sunlight, wind, waves, geothermal energy and above all biomass (from certified sustainable sources).
In 1998, a young mechanical engineer specializing in Renewable Energy at the University of Padua, began his career in the biomass sector, already aware of the changes and challenges that the world energy sector is called to face. Read more…
Vision
We see a sustainable society in our near future.
We strive to provide unprecedented engineering and support services to owners, investors and managers to accelerate the transition to clean energy.
We use our strong technical foundation and a systematic proactive approach to quantify uncertainties and reduce risks to engineering, procurement and construction.
We apply international standards and best practices for the management of complex industrial projects.
“Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten.”
Our skills
WASTE
Providing a robust waste and resource management solution to increase efficiency and promote
recycling and sustainability.
POWER
Leading energy transition to sustainable green power. Efficient use of biomass and advanced wood
pellets to replace coal.
WATER
Expertise in industrial water management, wastewater treatment projects and closed loop solutions
(zero liquid discharge).
BIOFUELS
Consulting and engineering partner for advanced biofuels: development, design and scale up of new
technologies.
DECARBONIZATION
Provision of an entire suite of climate and sustainability services.
BIOCHEMICALS OF THE FUTURE
Cutting edge technologies for the conversion of biomass sugars to platform chemicals.
Our services
Palmaco offers engineering and consulting services aimed at meeting the needs of investors in the sectors of wood processing and biorefining technologies for the efficient use of biomass as a biofuel and as a source of biochemicals.
We specialize in highly professional engineering services, independent consultancy, project management and technological development in the sustainable energy, industrial waste recovery (recycling plants) and circular economy, process industry, industrial wood processing plants (pulp & paper mills, sawmills, pellet plants, PB, MDF, OSB, biorefineries), food and chemical treatment, air, water and biomass. Competence, organization and innovation are the key factors of our success, based on solid experience and hundreds of projects developed internationally.
The high specialization, the knowledge of processes, technologies and the consolidated relationship with the best industrial partners on the market, allow us to provide the most modern technical solutions and to achieve the highest quality standards.
The typical services of Palmaco are the evaluation of existing plants, improvements, feasibility studies, EPC engineering – procurement and commissioning.
“Customer satisfaction is about delivering the value we promised in a way that exceeds their expectations.”
The Team
Winning isn’t easy. Our team is made up of trained engineers, technicians and operators, united by talent, shared values, great work culture and attention to detail. We pay attention to all points of view and curate opportunities to improve quickly. Being a team for us means that everyone helps each other.
We are provided with the best engineering tools available; we are open to innovation and change.
We assure customer assistance in all phases of the project and the useful life of the plant, from the feasibility study to the start-up and operational management of the plant.
We recognize the importance of the relationship and ensure discretion for our clients.
“Complex problems cannot be solved individually, because they are related to many different factors and it is essential to consider and have good control of all these interactions.”
News
Our house
See how our planet can be modelled as a terrarium.
Carbon balance of the Atmosphere
Carbon balance of the Atmosphere.Forests and oceans absorb 5 billion ton/year (3 forests and 2 oceans), while human activity adds 9 billion ton/y by burning fossil fuels. Litosphere (rocks and solid hearth) adds 0,1. The result is an average increase of carbon to the atmosphere of 4,1 billion ton/y.Future trends: oceans will decrease their...
Renewable Energy Directive (RED III) – link
It is a critical time for the energy sector: the European Parliament and European Commission have proposed to increase Europe’s renewable energy targets to 45% by 2030, meaning that the EU must approximately double its renewable energy output in less than 10 years.
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