Valmet Provides Advanced Automation Systems for Green Energy Park Gliwice

The selection of Valmet to supply the complete Valmet DNAe Distributed Control System (DCS) and safety systems for the Green Energy Park in Gliwice, Poland, highlights a significant shift toward next-generation industrial automation in the circular economy sector. Unlike traditional control systems, Valmet DNAe distinguishes itself through a fully web-based architecture and a SIL3-compliant safety framework, specifically engineered to manage the complexities of multifuel energy facilities. By integrating every stage of the process — from fuel feeding to flue gas treatment — into a single, cyber-secure platform, this technology offers a level of operational transparency and data-driven optimization that traditional systems often struggle to match.

Comprehensive Integration for Circular Economy Projects
The Green Energy Park project, spearheaded by PEC Gliwice Sp. z o.o. and executed by an EPC consortium including Mostostal Zabrze, Oschatz Power, and PRUiM, represents a major modernization of Poland’s heating and waste infrastructure. The facility utilizes a high-efficiency 25 MWt/4 MWe steam unit to convert non-recyclable municipal waste, bulky waste, and sewage sludge into energy. Valmet’s role is to provide a mission-critical automation layer that ensures this multifuel system operates at peak efficiency. The system's ability to seamlessly integrate auxiliary components from various partners into one cohesive interface allows for more precise control over energy recovery and long-term facility stability.

Technical Superiority in Safety and Optimization
A primary differentiator for the Valmet DNAe platform is its advanced safety instrumented system (SIS), which provides burner and boiler protection with interlocks rated up to SIL 3. This high level of safety is paired with advanced analytics, alarming, and long-term data archiving, which are essential for reducing operating costs and environmental impacts. By utilizing this advanced automation, the Gliwice facility is projected to reduce annual coal consumption by 25,000 tons and decrease CO2 emissions by over 43,000 tons. The web-based nature of the platform also ensures that the user experience is modern and intuitive, facilitating better diagnostics and higher plant availability compared to legacy industrial controllers.

Lifecycle Support and Strategic Impact
Included in Valmet’s first-quarter 2026 orders, the project delivery is scheduled for completion between 2027 and 2028. Beyond the hardware, the scope encompasses commissioning support and specialized operator training, ensuring that the local team can fully leverage the system’s predictive capabilities. This partnership underscores Valmet’s ability to provide deep technical competence and responsive support throughout the entire lifecycle of a plant. As cities increasingly look to transition from coal to sustainable heat and power, the Valmet DNAe system serves as a benchmark for how integrated automation can turn complex waste streams into reliable, low-emission energy.

Edited by Evgeny Churilov, Induportals Media - Adapted by AI.

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