Smart district heating networks

At Petrol, we develop comprehensive technological solutions for existing and new district heating systems that are primarily based on the definition of harmonized measures in the field of investment optimization (CapEX) and cost optimization (OpEX). Comprehensive solutions also comply with all the important legislative requirements and standards at the national legislative level, as well as the EU legislation and international standards.

Comprehensive solutions in the field of heat energy generation (and electrical power in case of cogeneration – CHP) include numerous activities, from planning completely new production sources, where we prioritize the use of renewable energy, to implementing measures to optimize existing production sources.

We help district heating system operators to ensure sustainable operation while providing thermal comfort and favourable prices to end-users.

Using DISNet services, we optimise investments and operating costs in the field of heat energy distribution, through which we contribute to the reduction of heat loss.

We offer the technical and economic optimisation of district heating system operation with the goal of realizing the partner’s environmental and economic goals. In doing so, we consider the specifics of heat energy sources, the distribution of heat energy and consumption by end-users to the maximum extent.

We assist you with the design of a new or the renovation of an existing distribution network, as well as prepare an analysis and investment proposal with an analysis of various scenarios.

By utilizing comprehensive solutions in the field of heat energy consumption, we provide optimal solutions in the field of heat energy use, taking into account all the characteristics of the entire district heating system. 

Our partners often choose solutions such as planning and implementing the transition from a direct to an indirect heat supply system, the automation of heat exchange stations, the profiling of power consumption and heat demand, the hydraulic balancing of secondary power and investments into consumption control and energy consumption readings.

We use the advanced IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things) Tango platform for economic planning and ensuring the efficient control and management of the district heating systems. 

Together with the smart district heating systems service (DISSy), Tango establishes the unified management and control of system operations in near-real-time, which makes the management of district heating systems more efficient. 

Tango establishes a single database containing key data that enables the effective forecasting of technical variables and their optimisation through machine learning and advanced analytics. At the same time, we provide efficient support for systems with a smaller number of available staff, as well as enable customers to make business decisions fasters and easier.

At Petrol, we find optimal solutions in the phases of system design, construction and management in collaboration with you. Optimal and priority measures must be determined before selecting the appropriate business model. 

We enable cities and distribution system operators to transition to the economically efficient development of district heating systems. We implement investments in technological upgrades:

• In line with energy contracting models, as part of which we provide planning, construction and operation support with a performance guarantee.
• Construction in combination with non-refundable and refundable funds (KfW, EBRD, EIB).
• Through regular contractual collaboration.