Fortum Klaipėda Combined Heat And Power Plant

Fortum Klaipėda Combined Heat and Power Plant is a combined heat and power (CHP) plant located in Klaipėda, Lithuania. It is owned and operated by Fortum, a leading clean-energy company that provides its customers with electricity, heating, and cooling as well as smart solutions to improve resource efficiency.

Overview

The Fortum Klaipėda CHP plant is a significant part of Lithuania's energy infrastructure. It uses waste-to-energy technology, converting municipal and industrial waste into heat and electricity. This process not only provides a sustainable source of energy but also helps to manage waste in an environmentally friendly manner.

Technology

The plant uses advanced incineration technology to burn waste and generate heat. The heat is then used to produce steam, which drives a turbine connected to a generator, producing electricity. The plant is equipped with modern flue gas cleaning systems to minimize emissions.

Capacity

The Fortum Klaipėda CHP plant has a capacity of 50 MW of electricity and 170 MW of heat. It can process up to 230,000 tonnes of waste per year.

Environmental Impact

The plant plays a crucial role in waste management in the region, reducing the amount of waste that goes to landfill. It also helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by replacing fossil fuels with waste as a source of energy.

See Also

• Combined heat and power
• Waste-to-energy
• Incineration
• Flue gas cleaning