Austria’s Polytechnik probably to build biofuel heat plant near Penza

Penza, February 07. Austrian equipment producer Polytechnik Luft-und Feueurungstechnik GmbH is regarding a possibility to build biofuel heat plant in Penza region, as several Russian media reported.

“Actually, we had very interesting meeting with Penza region governor. However, presently we are still holding negotiations, and feasibility study is under way”, as Polytechnik president Leo Schirnhofer told WhatWood.

“There is large volume of wood in Penza region unexploited by companies. This project would help solving the matter of non-commercial timber and create new hi-tech jobs here”, Penza region governor Vasily Bochkaryov said at the meeting held in Penza.

Polytechnik is one of the leading producers of advanced combustion solutions, heat and power plants, and emission control systems. The company develops, produces and supplies turn-key biofuel and woodwaste energy and heat plants.