The project involves a long-term Design-Build-Maintain-Operate (DBMO) contract with a private operator for the creation and management of a district heating network that will serve over 3,000 homes, benefiting approximately 7,000 residents and other functions such as a school, shops, a senior residence, etc. The system will be powered entirely by renewable energy sources, including geothermal and solar, and will feature a central plant with aerothermal heat pumps connected to 21 decentralised geothermal hubs. These hubs will provide heating, and hot water to buildings via a low-temperature network, with total projected power of 3.71 MW heating, 2.115 MW hot water.

This deal is particularly notable as it represents what is the first public-private partnership (PPP) style project for such energy infrastructure in Luxembourg. The private partner, a consortium of KARNO, C-Energy, HYDROGAZ, VERBRAEKEN et LITRAN is responsible for the design, construction, and long-term operation and maintenance of the system, making this a pioneering model for sustainable infrastructure delivery. 

Our firm advised Fonds Kirchberg throughout the structuring, tendering, contracting and negotiation of this complex contract. The project was coordinated by our Brussels office with key contributions from both our Luxembourg and Belgian teams, combining deep experience in public procurement, energy law, and infrastructure projects. This collaboration reflects our ability to mobilise integrated, international teams to support innovative public-private partnerships and complex infrastructure developments.