Unique Power-to-Heat Project at Leuna Chemical Site

Germany-based InfraLeuna GmbH and 50Hertz Transmission GmbH have signed a contract to build and operate a Power-to-Heat (PtH) plant at the Leuna chemical site. The project, costing 13.6 million euros, will convert excess renewable electricity from wind and solar into process steam, reducing CO2 emissions and enhancing energy resilience. The plant features a 35 MW electrode boiler, producing 45 tons of steam per hour at 47 bar pressure, a first in Europe. The initiative supports the energy transition by utilizing surplus electricity and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.