Safe sewage sludge treatment in Belgium – Bilfinger ISP Poland supports sustainable project in Ghent
- Bilfinger ISP Poland is delivering essential services for a cutting-edge sewage sludge treatment facility in Ghent, Belgium – including industrial insulation installation and comprehensive scaffolding solutions.
- The project supports sustainability goals – through mono-combustion technology enabling phosphorus recovery, and insulation systems that improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint.
- The investment complies with EU environmental standards (BREF) – ensuring safe and future-oriented sewage sludge management in the Flanders region.
Krapkowice, Poland. Bilfinger ISP Poland is proud to contribute to the development of a state-of-the-art sewage sludge treatment facility in the Flanders region of Belgium. The project, aimed at ensuring safe and sustainable disposal of municipal sludge, is led by Aquafin – the company responsible for wastewater collection and treatment across the Flemish region. The DBFMO contract for the new plant was awarded to FOSTER, a consortium formed by BESIX Group and Indaver NV.
As part of the turnkey solution, Doosan Lentjes is delivering a complete process line including a bubbling fluidised bed furnace, steam generator, multi-stage flue gas cleaning system, and a water-steam cycle. The mono-combustion process will enable the recovery of valuable phosphorus from the separated ash in a subsequent treatment step.
Bilfinger’s scope of work includes:
• Delivery and installation of industrial insulation for the Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) and Fabric Filter (FF), including trace heating systems
• Scaffolding services, covering design, assembly, and on-site support
Our contribution adds significant value to the project by:
• Providing high-quality services and support throughout all phases of execution
• Enhancing energy efficiency and reducing the carbon footprint through advanced insulation solutions
• Supporting long-term cost savings and sustainability goals
• Offering a comprehensive package of insulation and scaffolding services
This investment marks an important step toward future-proof sewage sludge treatment in Europe, fully compliant with the EU’s BREF (Best Available Techniques Reference) standards.