Montes del Plata is supporting the contractors and all local stakeholders to expedite the start-up process. The operational EBIT impact of the delay for Stora Enso during 2013 is estimated to be EUR 7 million.
The mill site is 92% complete and the commissioning of certain areas has already begun.
A further update on the progress and timetable will be issued when Stora Enso’s third quarter results are announced on 22 October.