John Cockerill has been awarded 2 contracts for 2 new Heat Recovery Steam Generators in Poland

New contracts awarded! John Cockerill has been awarded 2 contracts by Siemens Energy for 2 new Heat Recovery Steam Generators of Benson-type (3-pressure + reheat). These units will operate behind Siemens SGT5-4000F gas turbines at the Grupa Energa / ORLEN Combined Cycle Power plants of Grudziadz 2 and Gdansk in Poland. Siemens Energy is therewith renewing its confidence in John Cockerill Energy after the recent orders for Grudziadz 1 and Adamów in Poland too.

Poland, still generating over half of its electricity from coal, is accelerating its energy transition. Natural gas serves as a bridge technology while renewables and nuclear expand. To support this shift, Poland is building several hydrogen-ready combined cycle plants, such as Grudziądz 1 (560 MW) and Adamów (560 MW), where John Cockerill is supplying two Benson-type HRSG units, awarded respectively in 2022 and 2023.

Further to the construction of these combined cycle power stations, Poland pursues its decarbonization strategy. The country awarded to Grupa Energa on the occasion of the 2024 energy auction the construction of two additional combined cycle power plants in Gdańsk and Grudziądz, strengthening thereby its energy security, providing therewith a flexible backup for renewables.

The Grudziądz 1 power plant is currently under construction, with its first John Cockerill HRSG under commissioning. Grudziadz 2 is an extension of Grudziadz 1. For its part, the Gdansk Combined Cycle Power Plant will contribute to the extension of the existing 220 MW thermal capacity by adding a further 560 MW.

These two ultra-modern facilities will deliver high efficiency (62% gross), fast start-up capabilities, and exceptional flexibility. They will be among the most efficient power stations of their kind in Europe. They will play a key role in supplying stable power generation, reducing CO₂ emissions and ensuring grid stability.