Danish DONG Energy and AffaldVarme Aarhus (AVA) have agreed for a new biomass heating contract until 2030. Under this agreement one unit of the Studstrup power station in the city of Aarhus will be converted from coal to wood pellets.
The conversion underpins Aarhus’ aim to become CO2-neutral by 2030. The Studstrup power station is The plant will also provide heat to Aarhus and the surrounding municipalities through a district heating network from 1 October 2015.
“The agreement is entirely in keeping with Aarhus Municipality’s ambition for a green, reliable heat supply and DONG Energy’s strategy to reduce CO2 emissions,” says Thomas Dalsgaard, Executive Vice President of DONG Energy.
