Valmet Oyj announced delivering a boiler fuel conversion for Fortum Zabrze combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Poland. Valmet's delivery for FortumZabrze CHP plant includes boiler island fuel conversion from coal to biomass. Valmet's delivery is part of Fortum's EUR 85 million investment project for the retrofit of the Zabrze plant.
Currently, the Zabrze plant uses a mix of 60% coal and 40% refuse-derived fuel (RDF). After modernization, coal will be replaced entirely with certified forest biomass supplied by local providers. The Zabrze plant's retrofit with biomass and RDF technology will decrease Fortum's coal-based capacity by 0.1 GW and annual direct fossil CO2 emissions by approximately 280,000 tonnes.
At Fortum, the company place great importance on ensuring that investments not only align with climate policy objectives but also address the real needs of local communities. In Zabrze, company goal is cleaner air, predictable heating costs, and a high quality of life for residents. The rebuild plant is scheduled to start-up during the last quarter of 2027.
Valmet will deliver circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler fuel conversion for FortumZabrZE plant in Poland (photo Fortum). Details about Valmet's delivery: Valmet is the main contractor for the modifications in the existing circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boiler from coal to biomass. The fuel conversion includes a new fuel feeding system for the biomass and RDF, additive feeding systems to reduce corrosion and fouling risk, and oil burners to support keeping required temperature in the furnace also while burning RDF with low boiler loads.
