Valmet is partnering with Veolia in Poland on its HeatUp! project, a heat recovery facility planned for Veolia’s EC4 combined heat and power (CHP) plant in Łódź. The facility, scheduled to start up in the third quarter of 2027, will capture more than 50 MW of energy from flue gases for the city’s district heating network.
Under the agreement, Valmet will supply a flue gas condensing heat recovery system and automation solution. The technology will help increase the plant’s overall efficiency and sustainability, reducing CO2 emissions by more than 82,000 tonnes a year.
Veolia’s HeatUp! project is a cornerstone of its wider GreenUp program, which aims to decarbonise the city’s heating system and phase out coal use entirely by 2031. The initiative also supports Veolia’s long-term vision of climate neutrality for the energy sector in Poland.
According to Veolia’s management, the project will deliver renewable heat equivalent to a one-third increase in heat output without raising biomass consumption, further lowering environmental impact and ensuring secure heat supply for Łódź residents.
Valmet’s involvement underscores its strategic focus on sustainable energy technologies. By combining condensing heat recovery with high-efficiency heat pumps and advanced automation, the company aims to deliver optimised lifecycle performance and strengthen its position as a key partner in circular and low-carbon energy solutions.
