As a consortium member, Electrum is beginning construction of a new gas-fired cogeneration system that will significantly advance Gdańsk’s district heating network toward a low-emission future.
The investment involves building a high-efficiency unit that simultaneously generates heat and electricity, enabling more effective fuel utilization and reduced emissions. Within the consortium, we are responsible for the complete design, supply, installation, and commissioning of the gas engine technology, the electrical power export scope, and a 5-year service agreement for the engine installation under a separate LTSA contract.
The facility will consist of eight identical gas engines with a combined capacity of approximately 36 MWe and 39 MWt. By operating in cogeneration mode, the unit will play an important role in the transition from coal-based fuels to significantly lower-emission solutions. Gas combustion enables a reduction in CO₂ emissions of up to approximately 50% compared to traditional coal-based sources, which will translate into improved air quality across the Tricity metropolitan area.
Modernization of the Gdańsk Combined Heat and Power Plant
This project is a continuation of the modernization process that has been carried out at the Gdańsk CHP Plant over recent years. For more than four years, the facility has operated a peak and standby boiler house equipped with two gas-and-oil-fired boilers with a capacity of 60 MWt each and two electrode boilers with a capacity of 70 MWt, powered by electricity. The construction of the new cogeneration system represents the next step in the transition to more stable, reliable, and modern heat generation technologies.
Completion of the project is planned for the second half of 2028. The new cogeneration system is being built on behalf of PGE Energia Ciepła by a consortium comprising Electrum, Miko-Tech, and Smart EPC on a turnkey basis.
