Project description

Citec acted as EPCM provider for a 20 MW biomass-fuelled power plant for electricity and heat production in the heat district network at a new site in France.

  • 2000 m3 automated wood-handling storage
  • 20 MWth biomass boiler
  • 6 MWe steam turbine
  • Air-cooled condenser
  • Demineralized water production and utilities
  • Buildings and civil works
  • Electrical distribution network
  • Control system

Citec's scope

Full  EPCM project including:

  • Pre-study with site layout, process specification and cost estimations
  • Writing of RFQs for different packages
  • Selecting suppliers
  • Documentation needed for local authorisations
  • Basic engineering
  • Management of suppliers
  • On-site coordination
  • Commissioning assistance
  • Documentation and training
Case in brief
Customer: Leading energy efficiency solution provider
Project location: France
Year completed: 2015
Technical data:
  • Fuel power: 20 MW
  • Biomass boiler: 20 MWth
  • Steam turbine: 6 MWe
  • Automated wood-handling storage: 2000 m3