Management of raw materials and consumables

For this purpose, we are striving to continuously improve efficiency of the processes we run. We achieve this by introducing solutions consistent with the circular economy concept that optimize the use of resources and by and investing in new technologies, especially plant modernizations. We also ensure appropriate handling of waste and wastewater.

As we produce electricity and heat, we consume significant amounts of energy resources: bituminous coal, gas, biomass and fuel oils. The basic fuel used by us to generate electricity is bituminous coal (fine coal fractions). Biomass fired by us is mainly energy wood chips, energy willow and poplar chips as well as by-products of agricultural production and agricultural product processing industry.

Water is necessary to produce electricity. We use water, among others, in the cooling systems of Kozienice and Połaniec power plants. We apply a number of technological solutions which allow us to return water to the Vistula river, preserving its quantity and quality.

*Real properties for which there are no detailed data on water consumption (e.g. because the respective companies settle their accounts with administrators on a lump sum basis) have not been taken into account. Data not available for RG “Bogdanka” and MR “Bogdanka”.
**99% of the water withdrawal by the Kozienice Power Plant and the Połaniec Power Plant is the intake/return of water from the Vistula river for cooling purposes.

In respect to water management, our companies develop solutions aligned with the concept of circular economy. Examples of good practices include actions carried implemented in connection with coal mining, such as the use of mine water for firefighting and technological purposes.

Production of various waste products is a natural consequence of our activities, primarily mining and generating activities. We strive to produce as little waste as possible and each year we manage to reduce the quantities.

*Real properties for which there are no detailed data on generated waste (e.g. because the respective companies settle their accounts with administrators on a lump sum basis) have not been taken into account. Data not available for RG “Bogdanka” and MR “Bogdanka”..

We make effort not only to minimize the amount of waste but also to utilize it. For example:

• the power plant in Połaniec sells gypsum from flue gas desulfurization as well as ash and gravel which are by-products of combustion,
• Lubelski Węgiel “Bogdanka” uses mining waste for land reinstatement, road and square hardening and for the production of cement, and transfers industrial waste (including wood, scrap, used oils, plastics) to authorized entities for management.