Orlen launches construction of Płock power unit

Poland's largest refiner, PKN Orlen has launched a construction of gas-fired CHP  (combined heat and power) plant in Płock, a press release read. First energy delivery is scheduled for the turn of 2017 and 2018. In December last year, Orlen named Siemens as the contractor for its 600 MWe unit.The value of the contract, which also includes 12 years of machinery servicing, stands at PLN 1.3 billion. The entire project is worth PLN 1.65 billion and it is to be completed in 2017.