U.S. Trade and Development Agency Bialystok Central Heating Plant

ENTERPRISE CONSULTING ACCESSES THE ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF A COMBINE HEAT AND POWER FACILITY FOR BIALYSTOK, POLAND

Problem:
Determine the technical and financial viability of proposed modernization alternatives for a combined heat and power facility (CHP).

Solution:
Black & Veatch performed a feasibility study technical and economic feasibility study of proposed modernization alternatives for a CHP that provides hot water for district heating, process steam for local industry, and electricity for the local grid. Black & Veatch performed an initial screening of coal fired and natural gas fired technology options including re-powering alternatives. Follow-on analysis of the selected alternative included a fuel supply study, environmental and social soundness assessment, capital cost estimate, operations and maintenance plan, financial plan, and overview of terms for the major project development contracts.