Hillerød Varme – New Biomass Heating Plant
Hillerød Varme – New Biomass Heating Plant
- Role: Consultant
- Scope: 20 MW wood chip-based district heating plant and 15 km transmission pipeline
- Client: Hillerød Varme A/S
- Project partner: NIRAS
- Period: 2014-2015
Following the acquisition of district heating networks in smaller towns within Hillerød Municipality, Hillerød Varme A/S identified the need for new transmission pipelines. Additionally, the option to establish a wood chip-based heating plant was evaluated and deemed economically viable in comparison to existing production units.
As a result, Hillerød Varme A/S constructed a 20 MW biomass-based heating plant in Hillerød along with a 15 km transmission pipeline connecting the towns of Skævinge, Gørløse, Store Lyngby, and Meløse.
As part of the pipeline works, agreements with landowners were negotiated and environmental impact assessments were carried out for protected areas. The detailed nature of the preliminary studies helped ensure that the pipeline was delivered on time and within budget. The project was tendered at EU level and executed in three separate contracts due to the length of the route.
Norsyn, in collaboration with NIRAS, won the consultancy contract. Norsyn is responsible for all advisory services related to the transmission pipeline, including the overall technical strategy and functional specification for integrating the pipeline into the existing heating system.
Our services include detailed design, pipeline dimensioning, hydraulic analyses, final route definition, identification of challenging sections and crossings, and coordination with local road authorities.
Norsyn is also responsible for tender documentation, procurement and contracting, construction management, and site supervision.