AFRY at ReBuild Ukraine 2024
About AFRY
AFRY provides engineering, design, digital and advisory services to accelerate the transition towards a sustainable society.
We are 19,000 devoted experts in industry, energy and infrastructure sectors, creating impact for generations to come. AFRY has Nordic roots with a global reach, net sales of 24 BSEK and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Locally present and globally connected
With over 20 years of experience in the Ukrainian market, we are familiar with the local environment, infrastructure, and ways of operation. We have a local presence with our own office in Ukraine and a vast experience in projects across most regions of Ukraine.
Our experience encompasses various types of projects, including energy from supply, generation to distribution, district heating, energy efficiency and demand side measures, nuclear power, renewable energy, power transmission and distribution, wastewater treatment, waste management and digital solutions.
The networks we've built ensure that we find the most suitable contractors and other key stakeholders for the project. Our experience also covers collaboration with various financial institutions, the public sector, and the private sector. We ensure smooth cooperation with different stakeholders.
We have a local presence, but at the same time, we are genuinely a global player. We have projects in a hundred different countries, and our staff speaks 50 different languages.
Transition towards a sustainable society
AFRY is uniquely positioned to provide a one stop shop for our clients no matter where they are in the energy transition. We offer a holistic view of the mix of low carbon technologies available to support shift from largely fossil based world to a clean energy world.
Infrastructure revitalization requires the development of various areas. We can assist in a development approach that considers existing systems and compatibility with global and EU standards. We ensure that the systems are the most suitable for the project's current and future needs.
Our Energy services
Thermal Heat, Power and District Heating
AFRY is uniquely placed to deliver services across the entire thermal power value chain.
Maintaining energy security and creating a low carbon future are key challenges and renewable energy plays a vital, strategic role in meeting our energy needs, now and in the future. Almost two-thirds of net additions to global power capacity over the next five years will come from renewable energy. We are proud to support you in your role on this sustainable path and to successfully contribute together to a secure energy supply.
Waste to Energy
We can do even the most complicated Waste-to-Energy projects all over the world. AFRY has had a substantial role in the design and construction of 135 WtE plants worldwide, with total capacity of more than 20 million t/a. We have been involved in more than 400 waste-to-energy projects over the last 50 years.
Other Energy & Power Services
Whether you’re looking for sharp, independent advice to inform your strategy, or you need a full scope implementation partner for a new plant, you can depend on AFRY.
- Renewable Energy
- Thermal Heat and Power
- Nuclear Energy
- Hydro Power
- Energy Markets
- Transmission and Distribution
- Digital Services
- Contracting Services
Our Water services
Wastewater Treatment
Wastewater management is at the heart of environmental protection, because it seeks to avoid the pollution of our precious rivers, lakes and shores. When properly planned and executed, modern wastewater treatment is a concrete example of sustainable development, resource efficiency and cleantech.
Water
We help our clients with top-class engineering, technical and management consultancy services for water supply, waste water treatment and waste management, as well as waterways, storm water and flood management. Whether you need a trusted partner in implementing new projects or support in operating your utilities we have hundreds of specialists at your service.
Learn more about our projects
- Generating District Heating from Waste in Ukraine
- Demo Ukraine
- Zhytomyr District Heating Energy Efficiency Programme
- Sustainable district heating in Cherkasy
- Feasibility study for Lviv Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant sludge utilization and regional farms biogas production potential
- Feasibility study for the construction of a new grid-balancing 100 MW power plant in Pervomaisk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine
- Pre-Feasibility Study of an Alternative Heat Supply for Ukrainka City
- FINTECC Ukraine, Assessment of the feasibility of four biomass CHPs in Ukraine
Generating District Heating from Waste in Ukraine
AFRY conducted a pre-feasibility study for the Ukrainian city of Poltava in the past year and this year, which indicates that the facility would reduce the annual amount of landfill-destined waste by 150,000 tons. Additionally, the facility would reduce the use of natural gas in district heating production. If implemented, the facility would be the first modern waste-to-energy plant in Ukraine.
As part of the project, AFRY arranged a visit for representatives from Poltavateplonergo, the district heating company in Poltava, in June to a modern circular economy and waste-to-energy facility located in Vilnius. AFRY was responsible for the construction and installation supervision of the Vilnius facility. Representatives from the Vilnius waste-to-energy plant, which began operating in 2020 and is based on the same technological concept as the planned facility in Poltava, shared their experiences with the Poltavateplonergo team.
During the visit, Poltavateplonergo representatives gained valuable insights into various aspects of the project, including the bidding phase, procurement, turnkey contracting, and waste management as part of district heating solutions.
Demo Ukraine
About the project
The DemoUkrainaDH Programme provides funding and technical assistance for projects that demonstrate benefits of state-of-the-art district heating technology and system solutions. The Programme has been running since 2012 and some 20 projects are completed or under implementation.
AFRY's part in it
AFRY (former) ÅF-Industry was awarded a contract by NEFCO to perform Baseline Study, Development and Preparation of Demonstration Project, Preparation of Project Proposal, Preparation of proposal for PIU Support, and PIU support for a number of entities within the DH sector in Ukraine.
Main components in investment pipeline:
Installation of new gas, biomass boilers, Rehabilitation of HoBs, Installation of a small-scale CHP for production of electric energy for the needs of the boiler house., Replacement of district heating pipelines and obsolete and deteriorated pipelines in basements of the buildings. Conversion from 4-pipe supply system to 2-pipe system and substantially reducing the heat losses. Installation modern prefabricated individual heating substations (IHSs) with brazed heat exchangers, downsized control valves and heat meters in residential and public buildings Retrofit and balancing of building internal heating systems. Installation of frequency controlled network distribution pump for variable flow. Installation of variable speed network distribution pumps. Installation of a SCADA system for collection and presentation of operation and consumption data for each IHS.
Type and scope of services provided:
Overall 20 PIU projects were implemented with following tasks:
AFRY provided following services:
- Project Coordination and Management
- Indication of Interest and Review and Assessment of the Indication of Interest.
- Approval for Support for Project Preparations.
- Preparation of a Business Plan, Concepts for project implementation
- Approval of the Business Plans and Project Concepts.
- Preparation for Implementation.
- Preparation of Tenders.
- Signing of Financing Agreements.
- Project Implementation and supervision.
- Overall supervision of constructions and commissioning of all subcomponents.
- Monitoring EHS and OHS. Project Completion and Loan Repayment.
Zhytomyr District Heating Energy Efficiency Programme
Energy efficiency Zhytomyr project financed by the Government of the Swiss Confederation, represented through the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) in the framework of Swiss Financial Assistance to Ukraine. One of the investments lots comprise installations of complete wood fired organic Rankine cycle combined heat power (CHP) plant with a capacity of 1.2 MWel. and 5 MWth. As an additional component Zhytomyr district heating company financed the reconstruction of existing gas boiler house with replacement of network pumps and modernisation of automation system taking into account waste heat from new Biomass CHP Plant.
Type and scope of services provided:
Pro-Energy provided turn-key elaboration of Detail Design and Estimate Documentation, as well as local project implementation for both specified Projects:
- Support to Uniconfort and ZTKE to implement the SECO-financed project, including development of detail project design documentation, local procurement services, supervision and monitoring of supply, works and FIDIC contract for Plant and Design Built
- Collecting of all necessary data for design., Preparation new mass/temperature balance of boiler house.
- Fulfilling recalculation of hydraulic conditions of district heating networks taking into account of changing heating regulation output.
- Design new PFD and P&ID for boiler house.
- Selection of main and auxiliary equipment.
Elaboration of working drawings, Elaboration of estimate documentation., Passing of State Construction Expertise with following getting of positive conclusion
Sustainable district heating in Cherkasy
In central Ukraine, in the city of Cherkasy, our team undertook a significant project to upgrade the district heating system. This system, originally built during the Soviet era, was outdated and inefficient. Starting with a feasibility study in 2007, ÅF (now AFRY) supported the project's implementation until the end of the defects liability period in 2015, providing solutions for a more sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure.
Key objectives included the installation of Individual Heat Substations, replacement of underground pipelines, and the introduction of biomass into the fuel mix to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and production costs. The project aimed not only to modernize the system but also to empower customers with control over their heating supply.
After an extensive feasibility study conducted in 2007 by ÅF’s (AFRY) staff on site in
Ukraine, the EBRD approved 2008 a loan of € 11,2 million. As a result of the project, that at the time could be seen as a pilot project for the country on the border of the EU, a large part of Cherkasy’s inhabitants would be provided with improved district heating supply that
would also be affordable.
The project's success was attributed to a strong consensus among stakeholders about the importance of renovation, with residents informed about long-term savings. Results were positive, including a 20% reduction in gas consumption and improved environmental impact.
Cherkasy's district heating project has become a model for other Ukrainian cities seeking similar investments in upgrading their infrastructure. The city's success has generated significant interest and recognition and it even attracted visitors interested in the project and the city itself.
Feasibility study for Lviv Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant sludge utilization and regional farms biogas production potential
Basic information
Year: 2021
Client: NEFCO
Company: Lviv Regional Administration
Detailed description of project:
The aim and purpose of the project was to gather information on the current status and capacity of wastewater treatment plants (WWTP) in the Lviv region and to identify the potential of using sludge from the wastewater treatment plants for energy generation.
The options considered were biogas production, composting and incineration.
An additional project target was to select 2 pilot WWTPs for energy generation using sludge. There are 50 WWTPs in the Lviv region. Of these, 18 were analyzed in the study and 10 were selected for site visits to assess their actual environmental and technical conditions. Two pilot projects were selected based on their capacity and readiness for energy conversion: Drohobych WWTP and Chervonohrad WWTP.
Type and scope of services provided:
- Feasibility study preparation
- Technical scoping and concept selection
- Financial and economic modelling
Feasibility study for the construction of a new grid-balancing 100 MW power plant in Pervomaisk, Kharkiv region, Ukraine
Basic information
Year: 2021
Client: NEFCO
Company: LLC research and production association ‘Thermosystems’
Detailed description of project:
The project was to prepare a bankable Feasibility Study (FS) for the private company Thermosystems for the construction of a new 100 MW grid-balancing power plant BESS in Pervomaisk, Kharkiv region.
There is a need for new flexible balancing capacity in Ukraine: the Ukrainian energy grid
does not currently comply with the requirements for adequacy of generation capacities. Ukrenergo has also confirmed an additional need for 2 GW of flexible generating capacities across Ukraine. Key configuration option is to combine gas engines with
a battery energy storage system (BESS). This option includes 5 x 10 MW engines and 50MW/50MWh BESS.
Type and scope of services provided:
- Electricity market analysis, regulatory analysis and planning
- Technical scoping and concept selection,
- Financial and economic modelling,
- Project feasibility, implementation and procurement planning
Pre-Feasibility Study of an Alternative Heat Supply for Ukrainka City
Basic information
Year: 2019-2020
Client: NEFCO
Company: Ukrainka city
Detailed description of project:
The objective of the project was to conduct a pre-feasibility study on different options for alternative heat supply sources for the City of Ukrainka. All heat energy to the city’s (population app. 21,000) District Heating (DH) system is supplied by Trypilska Thermal Power Plant (TPP), which has proven an undependable heat source in the last few years due to the unreliable supply of coal. The city does not have any alternative sources of heat energy; hence it is fully dependent on TPP.
Type and scope of services provided:
- Feasibility study preparation
- Technical scoping and concept selection
- Financial and economic modelling
FINTECC Ukraine, Assessment of the feasibility of four biomass CHPs in Ukraine
Basic information
Year: 2018
Client: EBRD
Detailed description of project:
Assessment of the feasibility of four biomass fired CHP plants to be located in vicinity of agricultural production facilities in Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Odessa and Poltava regions. Services included:
- Resource, cost and energy benchmarking (availability of the raw materials, own energy use, hot water production, agro residues availability)
- Review the technical power plant concept (process flow charts, main equipment, connections, occupational and health assessment, O&M assessment, implementation schedule assessment and constructability analysis)
- Review technical solution for excess heat and hot water utilisation
- Review of the O&M practices on company’s operating plant
- Assessment of required permits
- Implementation risks assessment and mitigation plan
- Feasibility assessment of the project
- Review of proposed contract structure (EPCM, O&M contract review)
- Sensitivity analysis for identified including also potential changes in feed in tariff, CAPEX and schedule
AFRY in Finland
Today, AFRY Finland are present in 30 locations and have 2,800 experts based throughout Finland. We help our clients in the energy, infrastructure and process industries with their digitalisation and sustainability efforts. Our solutions respond to the global trends such as digitalisation, urbanisation, the energy transition and the growth of the bioeconomy.
We support our clients through the whole project life cycle: from strategies and feasibility studies to technical consulting; from basic to detailed engineering; and from project management to operations and maintenance. Our projects also vary from small engineering assignments to large investment projects.
