RZ Pellets (Riegler & Zechmeister Group) announces plans to build two 35 MWth biomass plants in Klagenfurt, Austria, according to Lesprom Networks. The plants will provide district heating for around 25,000 households.
The total cost of both projects is Euro 94 million.
RZ originally gained planning permission back in 2013, but has faced many protests and legal challenges. The first permit was revoked by the State Administrative Court of Carinthia after complaints from some residents. On 10th February 2015, the City of Klagenfurt reported that it has granted approval for the projects to go ahead.
Work on the two biomass facilities will be undertaken simultaneously. The two plants are scheduled to be operating on 1st November 2015.
