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The biofuel power in Kostomuksha, BIOKOS (KA408)



Lead partner web-site
MYP Teploseti
OOO Aplsov
JSC Cinto
MUP Gordovokanal
The biofuel power in Kostomuksha, BIOKOS (KA408)
Funded by Karelia ENPI 2007-2013
Objective of the project
The objective of the project was to build 0,6 MW biofuel plant based on gasification for the town of Kostomuksha. The plant produces heat and electricity in connection with the wastewater treatment plant for the town of Kostomuksha.
Main activities
• Infrastructural investments required before the bioenergy plant installation. • Equipment tendering. • Bioenergy plant installation. • Training and guidance
Achievements
0,6 MW heating plant is now working in Kostomuksha. The plant uses sludge and wood chips in heating. The project engaged experts and decision-makers from the energy utilities in the neighboring areas, thus disseminating useful and usable information on the operation of biofuel plants to the districts and cities of the Republic of Karelia.




Basic information
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Duration
2013-01-18 - 2014-12-31Total Budget / Programme funding
1 099 660 € / 989 000 €Lead partner
Regional Council of KainuuLead partner web-site
Partners
Administration of the Kostomuksha urban districtMYP Teploseti
OOO Aplsov
JSC Cinto
MUP Gordovokanal