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How much are the operating costs? Which are the main costs?

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How much are the operating costs? Which are the main costs?

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Operating costs are mainly raw materials costs. The cost of chemicals is rather small thanks to efficient chemical recovery. In addition, energy costs are not significant as dissolved dry solids, e.g. lignin and hemicellulose, are combusted, which generates the energy needed in process.