ABOUT US

WHO WE ARE

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BWE, part of the Berkes Group, develops, designs, manufactures, and commissions high-efficiency biomass steam boilers for the energy industry, delivering solutions that meet the evolving demands of the global market.
With more than 180 years of experience in biomass, the company offers boiler solutions incorporating Best Available Technology (BAT). Its proprietary designs include in-house boiler, grate, and fuel feeding technologies, supported by extensive expertise in flue gas treatment systems.

BWE has a strong track record of delivering reliable and efficient solutions for utilities, independent power producers (IPPs), and industrial customers, with a primary focus on projects ranging from 20 to 150 MWth.

The company also holds a leading position in the agricultural biomass sector, where it sees significant growth potential, particularly in emerging markets.

One of BWE's greatest assets is its people and its interdisciplinary organization, which enable the company to continuously develop boiler concepts that meet the most stringent standards and regulations, as well as the evolving needs of the future. To sustain this, BWE fosters a strong working environment focused on professional and personal development.

Our story

1843
Hans Baumgarten establishes workshop in Copenhagen
Partnering with Mr. Burmeister and Mr. Wain. Burmeister & Wain (B&W) Machine & Shipbuilder is established
1865
1898
Rudolf Diesel grants B&W an exclusive license to manufacture the diesel engine. B&W builds the world's second test diesel engine
B&W goes to market with four commercial B&W diesel engines
1904
1912
B&W builds the world's first ocean-going diesel engine ship, M/S Selandia
B&W Steam acquires Benson Once Through license
1955
1980
B&W Engine is acquired by MAN and renamed MAN B&W Diesel. The B&W Steam division is acquired by Lenjtes, Germany, and renamed B&W Energy A/S (BWE)
BWE develops the Straw-Fired Boiler technology
1986
1989
BWE builds the world's first of many Straw-Fired Boilers in Denmark
1997-2000 - BWE builds USC boilers each 415 MWe
1997
2000
2000-2002 - BWE builds Straw-Fired Boilers in Spain & England
BWE performs the world's first Coal-to-Wood-Pellet Fuel Conversion
2003
2013
2013-2018 - BWE builds straw and wood chip fired boilers in Germany, England & Denmark
2019-2022 - BWE contracts 11 Rice Straw Boilers in India
2019
2023
BWE builds the first turn-key biomass power plant in Colombia
BWE contracts the first Straw-Fired Boiler in Germany in 10 years
2024