Veolia has announced that it is entering the final phase of the transformation of its Karviná heating plant in the Czech Republic, aiming for a complete phase-out of coal by 2029 while continuing to serve approximately 50,000 households.
Building on a successful initial phase that has already reduced coal consumption by nearly a quarter, the project is now focusing on the deployment of a multi-energy cogeneration model designed to combine performance, flexibility, and sustainability.
At the heart of this transformation lies the shift toward a fuel mix combining waste-to-energy, biomass, and natural gas, which will allow the plant to adapt to evolving energy needs while reducing its carbon footprint.
Based on local and circular energy sources, the new system will reduce annual CO2 emissions by 200,000 tonnes while ensuring long-term price stability and improved air quality for the Karviná and Havířov regions.
This project is part of Veolia’s broader “New Urban Energy” development effort, aimed at positioning the group as a European leader in district heating and achieving a complete exit from coal across the continent by 2030.