FAQ: UPM Paso de los Toros pulp mill in Uruguay

 
 

On July 23, 2019 UPM announced the decision to invest in a world class pulp mill in central Uruguay. This is the largest investment ever in the history of UPM as well as in Uruguay. The news has raised a lot of interest and excitement, and naturally some questions and concerns as well. Here are answers to frequently asked questions, with links to further reading on the topic.

Besides the mill, the total investment of USD 3.47 billion also includes a pulp terminal in the port of Montevideo as well as investments in local facilities in Paso de los Toros.