Opole power plant to modernize filters for PLN 188 mln

The Opole power plant has signed an agreement for the modernization of the electrostatic precipitators on its four generation units for a total sum of PLN 188 million, PGE Górnictwo i Energetyka Konwenjonalna, stated. The new filters will cut the four units’ emissions by half and thus meeting EU’s strictest requirements. The modernization will commence in December 2018 and is slated for completion in Q2 2022. Apart from the four units, the plant has two new power generators, with a total capacity of 1,800 MW.