Thermal energy production system from Block 6 of TE 'Tuzla' in test phase

SARAJEVO, (Patria) - The thermal energy production system from Block 6 of TE "Tuzla" for district heating of Tuzla and Lukavac has been in the test phase since April 25, 2023.

The realization of this project has created prerequisites for the expansion of heating networks in the cities of Tuzla and Lukavac and the connection of the Živinice city heating network to TE "Tuzla". For this purpose, during the past year, the turbine was reconstructed and a heating pipeline was built between the turbine of Block 6 and the heating station of Block 4.

After the test phase, a trial run will follow, which will be the final check of the entire system. The total value of the project is around 22 million KM, and after the revitalization of the boiler of Block 6, which will be realized in the current year, Block 6 of TE "Tuzla" will be ready for safe operation for the next 15 years. The project was realized with the turbine manufacturer GE Poland and domestic companies, and the built thermal energy production system is significantly more efficient compared to the existing systems on blocks 3 and 4 of TE "Tuzla".

In addition to the aforementioned projects, it is necessary for TE "Tuzla" to build a flue gas desulfurization system (ODP) on Block 6, thereby fulfilling its obligations in accordance with the NERP (National Emissions Reduction Plan) and bringing Block 6 into a state of improved energy efficiency and environmental acceptability, in accordance with European directives in the field of environmental protection.