11 July 2017 | DONG Energy to convert its Asnaes Power Station in Denmark to biomass use

Valmet 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 Euro 80 million. The plant is scheduled to be in commercial operation in late 2019.

Valmet’s delivery consists of a 140 MWth 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. Valmet DNA automation system covers the whole plant and includes also information management and safety related systems.

Headquartered in Denmark, DONG Energy is one of Northern Europe’s leading energy groups.

Valmet is a leading global developer and supplier of process technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.