Metso to convert coal fired boiler to biomass fired boiler for EC Tychy S.A. in Poland
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
Metso Corporation's press release on April 21, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. local time
Metso will convert a coal fired CFB boiler to a biomass fired boiler for
Elektrocieplownia Tychy S. A. in southern Poland. The total value of the order
is approximately 20 million EUR.
The conversion of the coal fired boiler to a biomass boiler is part of EC Tychy
S. A.'s production capacity reconstruction program. It focuses on the necessity
to increase the share of renewable energy production and to adapt to the new,
sharp emission requirements of the EU that will come into force 2016. Since year
2000 Metso has received several orders to convert coal fired boilers to biomass
fired boilers in Poland, which in general takes strong incentives in green
energy projects.
EC Tychy's cooperation with Metso emphasizes Metso's strong capability as a
full-scope supplier of bioenergy solutions, as well as Metso's long service
expertise in conversion and modernization of existing power plants. The order is
included in the Energy and Environmental Technology's Q1orders received.
"Metso was chosen through the public procurement procedure to execute the task
due to their service expertise and project management in this area," states
Joanna Schmid, Vice President of the Management Board of Tauron Group.
EC Tychy S.A is a subsidiary of Tauron Group, one of the largest energy
companies in Poland. The holding company is engaged in all key segments of the
energy market, and generates electricity from renewable sources through the
operation of 35 hydroelectric power plants.
Technical information
The EPC delivery scope includes modification works of the current boiler, such
as pressure parts, fuel and ash handling equipment and erection, as well as a
complete automation system. The supplied automation system consists of a process
automation system, emission monitoring and reporting, as well as instrumentation
and electrification retrofit. The plant will produce 70 MW of heat and 40 MW of
electricity to the national grid. The new boiler system will be in operation as
from October 2012.
Metso is a global supplier of sustainable technology and services for mining,
construction, power generation, automation, recycling and the pulp and paper
industries. We have about 28,500 employees in more than 50 countries.
www.metso.com
For further information for the press, please contact:
Kai Janhunen, General Manager, Service, Power business line, Metso, tel.
+358 40 545 4581
Mariusz Sloma, Managing Director, Automation business line, Metso, tel.+48
601 922 976
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