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Heating plant at Het Groene Veld takes shape: "Meteorite that fell from the sky"

A unique auxiliary heating plant designed to look like a meteorite is under construction in Amsterdam-Noord and is expected to be operational by late 2027. The facility will serve as a backup heat source for around 10,000 homes during extreme weather or supply shortages.

A new auxiliary heating plant is currently under construction at Het Groene Veld in Amsterdam-Noord, with a design inspired by a meteorite. Scheduled to begin operations in the autumn of 2027, the facility is being developed by Westpoort Warmte, a partnership between Vattenfall and the municipality of Amsterdam. The project aims to provide additional heat for approximately 10,000 households during periods of extreme cold or as a backup to the AEB Amsterdam waste-to-energy plant.

The construction process is progressing steadily, with the steel framework and internal plating already in place, and a facade installation planned for the near future. While local residents and the nearby ADM community initially protested the facility, project manager Jeffrey Haspels stated that the construction has proceeded in good coordination. The ADM community eventually relocated to allow space for the project, and relations between the residents and the construction team are now described as positive.

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