Optimal utilisation of energy by the combined action of the incinerator and power plant. As a result, fossil fuel consumption is cut by 100,000 tons of coal and 10 million cubic metres of natural gas per year, which in turn reduces plant emission rates and thus improves the clean air situation in the entire region.

Synergy effects from the infrastructure of the existing power plant.

The central location of Zwentendorf in the heart of Lower Austria which offers advantages in terms of traffic and transport logistics.

Existing railway sidings at Zwentendorf/Dürnrohr enable EVN Abfallverwertung NÖ to ship in 90% of the garbage and ship out residuals by rail.

The final decision was taken in July 1997.