From Foundations to Structural Works 

The first months of work at the CEW construction site focused on site preparation and geotechnical works, including the construction of diaphragm walls, which will ultimately serve as an enclosure for the waste bunker. The deep foundation stage was completed in accordance with the project schedule, and the laying of the foundation stone marks the beginning of the next phase - the erection of the main structure. Completion of all construction works is scheduled for mid-2028.

“The Włocławek Energy Centre will convert 90,000 tonnes of waste annually into heat for homes, electricity for schools and the hospital at the same time ensuring genuine energy independence for the city. The construction of such an advanced facility is not only a key investment in decarbonisation, but above all a highly sophisticated engineering undertaking employing cutting-edge technology. The technical complexity of projects of this kind is immense while their contribution to the energy transition and the achievement of environmental objectives is invaluable. The laying of the foundation stone marks another important milestone, confirming that the project remains on schedule and that, by mid-2028, we will deliver a new source of energy to the residents of Włocławek”, said Kamil Majerczak, CEO of PreZero in Poland.

A Proven Consortium – Third Waste-to-Energy Facility in the Portfolio

The project is being delivered under a design-and-build contract by a consortium comprising PORR S.A. (leader) and TM.E. S.p.A. – Termomeccanica Ecologia (partner) which has supplied technology for six waste thermal treatment facilities in Poland. The Włocławek Energy Centre is the consortium’s third Municipal Waste Thermal Treatment Plant (ITPOK) project, following the expansion of the Energy Waste Thermal Treatment Plant in Rzeszów and the Waste Thermal Treatment Plant in Gorlice, which is currently under construction. 

“We are now 100 days into an intensive phase of construction works at the Włocławek Energy Centre. It can be said that during this period, we focused on preparing solid foundations for the investment. We constructed diaphragm walls reaching depths of 16 to 17 metres, which will form the underground section of the waste storage bunker walls. We have also commenced work on the foundations for the main building and the administration and welfare building. The next stage ahead of us involves the construction of reinforced concrete structures, for which we will use more than 10,000 m³ of concrete mix and 1,200 tonnes of reinforcing steel, as well as the installation of prefabricated elements", said Piotr Kledzik, President of the Management Board of PORR S.A.

New Energy, New Jobs

The Włocławek Energy Centre will be the twelfth facility of its kind in Poland. The installation will cover 100% of Włocławek’s baseload heat demand, generating approximately 650,000 GJ of heat annually, all of which will be supplied to the municipal district heating network. In addition, 45,000 MWh of electricity per year will be fed into the local power grid. Replacing coal in the local district heating system will significantly improve Włocławek’s energy mix. The investment is also generating new employment opportunities, both during the current construction phase and subsequently during plant operations