Bilfinger Completes Large-Scale Insulation Project at Warsaw Waste-to-Energy Facility Supporting Poland’s Energy Transition

Illustration of the Warsaw Power Plant – one of the largest plants of its kind in Europe. © MIEJSKIE
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(IN BRIEF) Bilfinger has completed a major insulation contract at Poland’s largest waste-to-energy facility in Warsaw, working alongside POSCO E&C and Doosan Lentjes. The project included full-scope insulation services covering around 22,000 square meters and required significant material logistics. The facility processes approximately 265,000 tons of waste annually, generating electricity and heat for tens of thousands of households while supporting Poland’s energy transition and circular economy goals. Bilfinger’s work enhances the plant’s efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance, demonstrating its expertise in delivering sustainable industrial infrastructure solutions across Europe.

(PRESS RELEASE) KRAPKOWICE, 14-Apr-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Bilfinger has successfully completed a large-scale insulation project at Poland’s largest waste-to-energy facility in Warsaw, operated by MPO Warszawa. The project, delivered in partnership with POSCO E&C and Doosan Lentjes, marks a key milestone in supporting Poland’s transition toward a more sustainable and circular energy system.

Warsaw Waste-to-Energy plant – exterior view

Carried out between 2023 and 2025, Bilfinger’s work covered the full scope of thermal insulation services, including engineering design, procurement, coordination, and on-site installation. The project involved insulating approximately 22,000 square meters of surface area, supported by the delivery of 31 truckloads of specialized materials to the facility.

Warsaw Waste-to-Energy plant – industrial insulation

The Warsaw waste-to-energy plant processes around 265,000 tons of municipal waste annually, converting it into electricity and heat that supply tens of thousands of households. The energy generated is integrated into both the city’s electricity grid and district heating network, playing a vital role in reducing reliance on traditional energy sources while supporting Poland’s broader environmental and energy transition objectives.

Marek Machoń highlighted the importance of collaboration and technical expertise in delivering the project, noting that the company’s teams adapted effectively to evolving project requirements while maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and execution quality.

The insulation work contributes directly to the plant’s operational efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance. By enhancing thermal management across the facility, the project supports optimized energy generation and improved sustainability outcomes, reinforcing the role of advanced infrastructure in enabling circular economy practices.

Through this project, Bilfinger continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner in delivering complex industrial services across Europe, particularly in the energy and process industries. The successful completion of the Warsaw facility underscores the company’s capability to execute large-scale projects that support modern, environmentally responsible energy solutions.

Bilfinger is an international industrial services provider with a vision to be the No. 1 for its customers in enhancing efficiency and sustainability within the process industry. Bilfinger’s comprehensive portfolio spans the entire value chain, from consulting & engineering to prefabrication & installation, access & insulation, and services that improve the asset performance of industrial plants.

The company operates in three geography-based segments: Western Europe, Central Europe, and International, with primary activities in Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Its process industry customers come from markets such as chemicals & petrochemicals, energy, oil & gas, and pharma & biopharma. With about 31,000 employees, Bilfinger upholds the highest standards of safety and quality, generating revenue of €5.4 billion in the financial year 2025. To achieve its goals, Bilfinger has identified two strategic levers: Operational Excellence to continuously improve its own efficiency and performance, and Market Expansion to strengthen customer orientation and establish Bilfinger as the partner of choice.

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SOURCE: Bilfinger SE