RWE Power AG & X-tend: Strong partner for a new start

All coal-fired power plants are to be gradually decommissioned by 2038. In April 2024, 15 coal-fired power plant units (7 lignite, 8 hard coal units) with a total capacity of 4.4 GW were already shut down, including RWE plants (Neurath, Niederaussem).

In view of the current closures and the upcoming coal phase-out in Germany by 2038, an efficient, flexible and reliable accommodation solution for the dismantling process is essential. With the product line X-tend product line, AMTRA offers a tried and tested solution that meets all requirements in terms of flexibility, speed and compliance, including at RWE’s Neurath power plant.

The initial situation

The coal phase-out in Germany is enshrined in law, but is associated with technical, financial and political challenges. While renewables dominate electricity generation, coal-fired power plants will remain relevant as a “bridging technology” until 2038 – albeit to a decreasing extent.

Quality

AMTRA places the highest demands on quality and safety standards, as evidenced by numerous certifications in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001, ^SCCP and PQ VOL.

Customer testimonial Mr. Deußen | RWE Power AG

“Our AMTRA contact partner contributed a great deal with his specialist knowledge and made a significant contribution to the success of the project. The official specifications were worked out and implemented in close cooperation. The project was determined by changing requirements on our part. The Amtra team responded to these requirements immediately and developed practical and economical solutions. The delivery and installation of the container system by Amtra went without a hitch. The site manager and the fitters were always friendly and carried out their work professionally and accident-free. The Amtra team worked in partnership to bring the project to a successful conclusion.”

Our mobile room solution

Our mobile room solution

To ensure the smooth execution of dismantling and decommissioning, we at AMTRA provide our X-tend product line to the full extent and according to the requirements. The flexible and modular solutions provide the necessary accommodation capacity to efficiently support all teams involved.

Based on the current situation of decommissioning and dismantling measures, RWE benefits from the advantages of the X-tend product line, which is characterized by the following features, for example:

• Quickly ready for use: Thanks to their quick assembly and disassembly, the shelters are quickly ready for use on site.
• Flexible room design: Modular components enable individual adaptation to the respective requirements of the dismantling process.
• High level of comfort and functionality: Optimum equipment for staff to make their day-to-day work efficient and safe, for example with fully equipped (furnished) recreation kitchens or sanitary areas.
• Cost-effectiveness: Cost-efficient solutions thanks to reusable modules and short assembly times.
• Sustainability: Environmentally friendly materials and energy-efficient assembly. The steel used is fully recyclable and can be used again and again in almost any construction project.

Project FACTS:

• 138 X-tend units divided into 2 buildings to accommodate RWE staff and external companies
• 4 Stairwell units (open)
• 18 Sanitary units
• 48 Corridor units
• 34 Multiple units without corridor
• 2 steel platforms
• 4 multiple units without corridor
• 34 single units without corridor

Project support

Full project support is and was ensured from the planning phase through to turnkey implementation by AMTRA X-service and a personal AMTRA contact person in every project phase.

Sustainable. Safe. Available.