Valmet, Finland, will supply a biomass power plant to DONG Energy's Asnaes Power Station located in Kalundborg, Denmark. By converting its electricity and heat production from coal to sustainable biomass at the Asnaes Power Station, DONG will take an important step in reducing its CO2 emissions. 

The value of the order is approximately EUR 80 million. The plant is scheduled to be in commercial operation in late 2019.

"Valmet is very pleased to be part of Denmark's decarbonization program and selected technology partner for DONG Energy. DONG Energy has taken exemplary steps in converting its old coal fired power plants to modern, more sustainable power plants which are 100% powered by renewable fuels," said Kai Mäenpää, VP, Energy Sales and Services Operations, Valmet.

 

 

Valmet's delivery consists of a 140 MW biomass-fired HYBEX power boiler plant featuring bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) technology. The parameters for the boiler are 50 kg/s, 100 bar, and 540°C. A Valmet DNA automation system covers the whole plant and also includes information management and safety related systems.

The delivery also includes flue gas treatment consisting of a baghouse filter, combustion air humidification, flue gas condensing, condensate treatment, and a stack. Additionally, Valmet will supply associated equipment, complete power plant buildings above the ground, as well as complete electrification and instrumentation.

Headquartered in Denmark, DONG Energy is one of Northern Europe's leading energy groups. It develops, constructs, and operates offshore wind farms, generates power and heat from its power stations, and supplies and trades in energy to wholesale, business, and residential customers. The group has approximately 5,800 employees and in 2016 generated revenue of DKK 61 billion (EUR 8.2 billion).