Toplofikatsia Ruse's green transformation plan relies on energy production from natural gas and biofuels

Toplofikatsia Ruse intends to gradually replace coal with natural gas and biomass as more environmentally friendly fuels. This change is an important step towards a tangible improvement in the environmental performance of the Company. If we succeed in realizing our intention, in the summer of 2021 we will have over 50% less carbon emissions." This was said by Eng. Sevdalin Zhelev, Director of Toplofikatsia Ruse. He said that by the end of the year the gas cogenerators will enter into operation. He explained that they have set a goal to produce energy only from natural gas during the summer season.

The director pointed out that in addition to natural gas for energy production, biofuels are also used. "Biomass is an eco-fuel. It is a "green" alternative to coal and is an important natural resource for energy production and belongs to the so-called. renewable energy sources, "said Eng. Zhelev. He said that they started this project years ago. "Its implementation will go through three stages. Our analyzes show that the introduction of biomass has a positive impact on both the indicators of the Company and the air quality in Ruse, "said Eng. Zhelev.

The director of Toplofikatsia Ruse pointed out that the vision of the entire management for the future of the company follows the dynamics of development at the European level. "We are investing in our green, energy transformation in order to meet all the requirements for ecological energy production," said Eng. Zhelev and pointed out that despite the difficult economic situation caused by COVID 19, they have continued gasification of the plant. "With the implementation of this project we will work in full harmony with the policy of Europe to reduce emissions," said Eng. Zhelev, adding that their goal is to be part of the "green wave" in the EU. .

Eng. Sevdalin Zhelev reminded that during the summer months they invest in the improvement of their facilities, the heat transmission network and the subscriber stations. "

"We will replace the problem areas to minimize the possibility of major accidents in the winter. This prevention is done in order to ensure safe heat supply during the heating season, "added Eng. Zhelev. He thanked the customers for their understanding during the repair period, when they are left without hot water. "Unfortunately, we cannot replace the entire network, because this is a huge investment, so we work only on the specific sections that were problematic during the last heating season or after an inspection by us, we find that there may be a breakthrough this winter. . ", Pointed out the director of" Toplofikatsia Ruse".