International technology group Andritz has received an order from the German waste management service provider MVA Bielefeld-Herford GmbH to supply an EcoFluid bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler system for a new sewage sludge mono-incineration plant. With this plant, the company will ensure the reliable disposal of sewage sludge and enable the recovery of valuable phosphorus.
Alexander Krenzer, Project Manager of MVA Bielefeld-Herford, said: “ANDRITZ presented a technically advanced concept and impressed us with their expertise, performance, and commitment. We are sure that we have found a strong and reliable partner and look forward to implementing the project together.”
Andritz will supply a highly efficient boiler based on an adiabatic concept including a waste heat steam generator with a capacity of 35,000 tons of dry substance per year. It will burn sludges from about 80 municipalities in North Rhine-Westphalia and Lower Saxony, enabling a resource-efficient and environmentally friendly disposal in compliance with the German sewage sludge regulation (AbfKlärV).
Mono-incineration of sewage sludge produces ash from which phosphorus can be recovered. As phosphorus is an essential but limited and non-renewable resource, the regulation requires its recycling from sewage sludge. The steam generated by incineration will be supplied to the existing waste incineration plant, which produces electricity for the public grid and heat for the local district heating system.
“We are honoured to partner with MVA Bielefeld-Herford on this strategic project,” said Benjamin Klammer, Sales Project Manager at Andritz. “This contract underscores our commitment to deliver cutting-edge technology that supports a circular economy. We look forward to a successful collaboration.”
Andritz’s scope of supply includes engineering, supply, erection and commissioning of the boiler plant, including a dry flue gas cleaning system. The plant is scheduled to begin operation in June 2027.
