Modern cogeneration at the Ruch Halemba Mine – energy from methane
06.02.2025
Two modern TEDOM Quanto 2000 containerized CHP units have been commissioned at the Halemba Ruch Mine (KWK Ruda), which use methane from the mine demethanization plant to generate power and heat. This innovative solution, introduced by Zakład Elektrociepłownie Polskiej Grupa Górniczej S.A., significantly increases the factory’s energy efficiency and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Ecological and efficient use of methane
Methane is a gas that is often dangerous in traditional mining operations. Thanks to modern TEDOM CHP units, it can be efficiently controlled and converted into energy that supplies both the mine itself and the local heat consumers.
Key benefits of the investment
- Electric and thermal power generation – each TEDOM block provides 2MW of electrical output and 2MW of heat output.
- Reducing methane emissions to the atmosphere – limiting the release of this potent greenhouse gas is an important step towards protecting the environment.
- Reducing energy costs – the mine reduces the need to purchase energy from external sources due to cogeneration.
- Safety and efficiency – the safety and remote monitoring systems ensure stable and trouble-free operation.
A step towards sustainable mining
Modern technologies such as cogeneration play a key role in the future of the mining industry. The use of TEDOM units at the Halemba Ruch Mine is an example of sustainable development and efficient use of natural resources. It is also proof that mining can go hand in hand with ecology and modern technological solutions.
Thanks to such investments, Polska Grupa Górnicza S.A. not only increases the energy efficiency of its factories but also contributes to reducing the industry’s negative impact on the environment. This is an important step towards a greener and more innovative future for the Polish mining industry.
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