The fuel switch will initially replace coal with the more climate-friendly natural gas by constructing a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant. This switch to natural gas represents the bridge on the way to green gases such as renewably produced hydrogen, with which complete climate neutrality can then be achieved from 2035.
ETABO will remove the existing cold condensate pipeline from Block 7 and replace it with a new pipeline to prepare the site for a combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant.
The cold condensate pipe will channel excess water from unit 7 into the cooling tower trough. In addition, waste water from the water-steam cycle of unit 7 is integrated into these pipes and also discharged into the cooling tower trough. We are carrying out the detailed planning and supplying and installing the over 220 meter long DN400 pipeline connection, including all installation parts, brackets and steel supports, between the cold condensate tank connection point of Block 7 and the cooling tower. This also includes the necessary pipe bridges, non-destructive testing, insulation and all necessary ancillary services.
The project schedule was extremely tight: the contract was awarded at the end of December 2023, planning started directly in January, followed by the immediate procurement of materials and the start of construction in February. Despite unplanned interruptions to the commissioned work, we will keep to the schedule and have also successfully completed other tasks. The work is proceeding smoothly and in a team-oriented manner, and we are particularly pleased to be able to support EnBW in this important decarbonization project.
Are you also looking for support for your decarbonization or district heating decoupling projects?
Then please contact us with your inquiries:
Torsten Hagedorn (
Stefan Erkelenz (
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