Tarascon pulp mill closure forces French wood sector to seek new industrial outlets

The liquidation of the Fibre Excellence paper pulp plant in Tarascon, Bouches-du-Rhône, has disrupted the regional forest-wood supply chain. The sector is exploring alternatives, including supplying the GazelEnergies power plant and developing wood-construction units, while seeking foreign investors. The closure underscores structural challenges in France's wood industry and its need for new markets.