The goal of the project is to comprehensively increase the energy efficiency, reliability and operational safety of the district heating system in the city of Kryvyi Rih through technical re-equipment and reconstruction of heating networks from the PivnGZK No. 2 boiler house in the area from TK-181a to TK-193 and networks connected from TK-193. In detail, the goal includes: reducing heat energy losses during transportation by at least 20–40%; increasing the reliability of network operation and reducing the accident rate; ensuring stable coolant parameters for consumers; reducing operating costs for maintenance and repair; extending the service life of engineering infrastructure; improving the quality of housing and communal services for the population.

The existing section of the heat networks from TK-181a to TK-197a has the following main problems: High level of physical wear of pipelines Steel pipelines have been in operation for a long time, which has led to their corrosion damage, reduced strength and reliability. Absence or unsatisfactory condition of thermal insulation A significant part of the networks is uninsulated or has damaged insulation, which causes significant heat losses. Low energy efficiency of the heat supply system Due to heat losses and outdated design solutions, energy costs for heat transportation increase. Frequent emergencies and coolant leaks Wear of networks and equipment leads to an increased risk of surges, which causes interruptions in heat supply. Imperfection of existing compensator solutions U-shaped compensators have limited efficiency and require significant operating costs. Disruption of the improvement of territories Due to emergency repairs and wear and tear of networks, the condition of sidewalks, driveways and green areas is deteriorating. Relevance of solving problems These problems are particularly relevant at the present time due to: the constant increase in the cost of energy resources and the need for their rational use; increased requirements for energy efficiency and reliability of engineering infrastructure; the social importance of uninterrupted heat supply to residential and public buildings; the need to reduce operating costs and network breakdowns; the worn-out condition of existing communications, which has reached a critical level. Possible consequences if problems are not resolved In the event of refusal to reconstruct, the following negative consequences are possible: an increase in the number of accidents and, as a result, frequent interruptions in heat supply; an increase in heat energy losses and overspending of fuel and energy resources; an increase in costs for emergency repairs and operation; deterioration of the quality of services provided to the population; further destruction of elements of landscaping; risks of complete failure of individual sections of the heating network. Expected positive results of the project implementation The implementation of the reconstruction project will ensure: reduction of heat losses through the use of modern pre-insulated pipelines; increased reliability of heat supply and reduced accident rates; reduced consumption of energy resources and costs for their payment; improved quality of services for residents and users of buildings; reduced operating costs for network maintenance; restoration of landscaping of territories (sidewalks, driveways, green areas); extended service life of engineering infrastructure.