When looking for an environmentally friendly waste management solution in the Palatinate region of Germany, the local special purpose waste management association (ZAS) decided to construct the Pirmasens energy from waste plant (MHKW). This combined heat and power (CHP) plant is operated by EEW Energy from Waste Saarbrücken GmbH. The thermal waste treatment plant can process up to 180,000 tonnes of waste a year and accepts waste from the districts of Germersheim, Südliche Weinstrase, Südwestpfalz and the cities of Landau, Pirmasens and Zweibrücken. This waste is used to generate 113,000 megawatt hours of electricity and 26,000 megawatt hours of district heating every year in an efficient and environmentally friendly manner. This corresponds to the electricity needs of around 32,000 households in the region.

In view of the current situation with regard to the corona virus (SARS-CoV-2), until further notice there will be no tours for visitor groups at the EEW locations in Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands. This is purely a precautionary measure in the interests of our employees and visitors.

Up-to-date information on the corona virus (SARS-CoV-2) with instructions for visitors and customers at the EEW locations in Germany, Luxembourg and The Netherlands can be found here.

The operator of the MHKW Pirmasens, EEW Energy from Waste Saarbrücken GmbH, publishes the emission data to continuously inform the citizens on the quality of the exhaust gas purification of its waste incineration line.

You can find the values of the past years below (only in German):

How does a waste-to-energy plant (MHKW) work? What is flue gas cleaning? What steps are taken during energy production in the MHKW? Have these and many more questions answered during a visit to Pirmasens's MHKW.

Plant tours take place only after arranging an appointment, generally on Thursdays. You can call +49 63 31 55 36-0 to get appointments and further information.

Monday to Friday: 7:00 to 17:00
Saturday: 8:00 to 12:00

Last delivery accepted 15 minutes before closing time.