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B&W Environmental Awarded $10 Million Contract to Supply Emissions Reduction Technology to a U.S. Carbon Black Facility

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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
Other Energy, Utilities, Oil, Gas, Environment, Coal, Alternative energy, Energy, Nuclear, Climate variability and change, Emissions reduction, Climate forcing, Cabot Corporation, Articles, Air pollution, Physical sciences, Carbon capture and sequestration, Book:Air Quality Monitoring, Fossil fuel power station

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Environmental segment will design and supply environmental technologies to reduce sulfur oxides emissions for Cabot Corporations carbon black manufacturing facility in Ville Platte, La.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Environmental segment will design and supply environmental technologies to reduce sulfur oxides emissions for Cabot Corporations carbon black manufacturing facility in Ville Platte, La.
  • Carbon black is a pigment created from a unique heating process and used in many products from batteries to UV protection.
  • Carbon black producers face unique environmental challenges, and B&W Environmental has many decades of experience in pioneering emissions control technologies for industrial applications, said Jimmy Morgan, B&W Chief Operating Officer.
  • B&W Environmental provides a comprehensive suite of air quality and emissions control solutions which are ideally suited for carbon black manufacturers needing to reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter.

US Nuclear’s Resolution: Replace All Coal Plants with Green Electric Generators

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Articles, Energy, Nature, Fuels, Coal, Coal mining, Economic geology, Climate change mitigation, Coal pollution mitigation, Fossil fuel power station

LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE Its the start of the new decade and one of US Nuclears (OTC: UCLE) big resolutions is to replace the worlds coal-fired power plants with green, electric fusion generators.

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  • LOS ANGELES, CA, Jan. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NEWMEDIAWIRE Its the start of the new decade and one of US Nuclears (OTC: UCLE) big resolutions is to replace the worlds coal-fired power plants with green, electric fusion generators.
  • When burned, coal releases a number of toxins and pollutants including: mercury, lead, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, particulates, and other heavy metals.
  • In the US, a staggering 65% of carbon emissions are produced by coal plants.
  • US Nuclears goal is to slowly replace all coal-fired plants with green, electric fusion generators that are fueled by renewable heavy water from the ocean rather than fossil or nuclear fuels.

AXIS Announces Thermal Coal and Oil Sands Underwriting and Investment Policy to Support Transition to Low-Carbon Economy

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Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Environment, Insurance, Oil, Gas, Professional services, Coal, Philanthropy, Energy, Mining, Minerals, Other Philanthropy, Natural Resources, Coal mining, Energy, Sedimentary rocks, Petroleum industry, Geology, Coal, Economic geology, Fuels, Oil sands, Fossil fuel power station, Reinsurance

AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE:AXS), today announced a new policy addressing thermal coal and oil sands-related underwriting and investments.

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  • AXIS Capital Holdings Limited ("AXIS Capital") (NYSE:AXS), today announced a new policy addressing thermal coal and oil sands-related underwriting and investments.
  • The new thermal coal and oil sands underwriting and investment policy, effective January 1, 2020, addresses:
    AXIS will not provide new insurance or facultative reinsurance for the construction of new thermal coal plants or mines and their dedicated infrastructure or oil sands extraction and pipeline projects and their dedicated infrastructure; or to companies that generate 30% or more of their revenues from thermal coal mining, generate 30% or more of their power from thermal coal, or hold more than 20% of their reserves in oil sands.
  • AXIS will not make new investments in companies that generate 30% or more of their revenues from thermal coal mining, that generate 30% or more of their power from thermal coal, or that hold more than 20% of their reserves in oil sands.
  • We believe insurers have an important role to play in mitigating climate risk and transitioning to a low-carbon economy, said Mr. Benchimol.

Pennsylvania AFL-CIO Calls for Action on Bruce Mansfield Power Plant as President Trump Visits Monaca

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Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Pittsburgh metropolitan area, Shippingport, Pennsylvania, Mansfield, Coal, Fossil fuel power station, Energy, Physical sciences, Academic disciplines

The decision to close the Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant in Shippingport is another example of the lack of innovation and investment in the energy industry.

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  • The decision to close the Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant in Shippingport is another example of the lack of innovation and investment in the energy industry.
  • When plants like Bruce Mansfield shut down, entire communities pay the price through hundreds of lost jobs and energy rates go up for working families, as another energy source is eliminated.
  • We are proud to display and promote the incredible union craftsmanship to any leader interested in visiting the Shell Cracker Plant.
  • "We call on President Trump to take the road less traveled and make the 10-mile trip down the road today from Shell in Monaca, to Shippingport's Bruce Mansfield coal-fired power plant.

University of Alaska Coal-Fired Power Plant wins POWER Magazine Top Plant Award

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Friday, August 9, 2019
Energy, Articles, Energy conversion, Fluidization, Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning, Sustainable technologies, Renewable energy, Fluidized bed combustion, Fairbanks, Alaska, Circulating fluidized bed, Cogeneration, Fossil fuel power station

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Aug. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The new University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF) Combined Heat and Power Plant , which may be the last conventional coal-fired power plant constructed in the U.S., has been named a 2019 Top Plant by Power Magazine .

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  • FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Aug. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The new University of Alaska-Fairbanks (UAF) Combined Heat and Power Plant , which may be the last conventional coal-fired power plant constructed in the U.S., has been named a 2019 Top Plant by Power Magazine .
  • The plant was designed by Stanley Consultants and Design Alaska, and constructed by Haskell Davis, JV.
  • The most economical solution was a coal-fired combined heat and power (CHP) plant with a circulating fluidized bed boiler.
  • "We're looking at it as a 50-year investment in the university," said Mike Ruckhaus, senior project manager for the university.

Study Finds Electric Vehicles and Coal Plant Retirements Can Reduce Colorado Carbon Emissions by 42% and Lower Electric Rates

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Utilities, Other Natural Resources, Coal, Alternative energy, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Energy, Automotive, Natural Resources, Environment, Sustainable transport, Energy, Articles, Electric vehicle, Electric vehicles, Transport, Sustainable technologies, Fossil fuel power station, Electric vehicles in Hong Kong, Vehicle-to-grid, Community Energy:, Vibrant Clean Energy

A new report commissioned by Community Energy, Inc. finds that electric vehicles (EVs), combined with accelerated coal plant retirements, can reduce Colorados CO2 emissions by 42 percent by 2040 relative to todays levels while lowering electric utility rates.

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  • A new report commissioned by Community Energy, Inc. finds that electric vehicles (EVs), combined with accelerated coal plant retirements, can reduce Colorados CO2 emissions by 42 percent by 2040 relative to todays levels while lowering electric utility rates.
  • The study finds that combined emissions from the transportation and electricity sector are reduced by 61 percent.
  • The conversion to EVs reduces average annual vehicle fuel costs by nearly $600 (a 70 percent reduction).
  • The EVs increase annual electric energy requirements in Colorado by almost 20 percent, which the model meets by adding wind, solar, storage and natural gas to the grid.

CEZ Group Turns to Gore to Reduce Mercury Emissions From Their Mělník I Power Plant in the Czech Republic

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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Coal, Energy, Fossil fuel power station, Geology, Fuels, Lignite, Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, Coal in Turkey, Prunéřov Power Station

The Czech Republic, like many other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, will rely on coal for power production for many more years.

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  • The Czech Republic, like many other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, will rely on coal for power production for many more years.
  • A proven, reliable and low cost technology to reduce emissions is needed to meet current and future regulations and to minimize negative environmental impact.
  • The GORE Mercury and SO2 Control System has already been proven for four years in several US coal-fired power plants.
  • CEZ is confident that Mlnk will again confirm the suitability of the system, especially for European lignite-based power plants.

Global Material Handling Equipment Market in Biomass Power Plant 2019-2023 | Increasing Requirement of Managing Municipal Solid Waste to Boost Growth | Technavio

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Friday, May 17, 2019
Energy, Alternative energy, Coal, Energy, Universe, Nature, Renewable energy, Bioenergy, Alternative energy, Biomass, Fossil fuel power station, Wood fuel, Torrefaction

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190517005340/en/

Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190517005340/en/
    Technavio has published a new market research report on the global material handling equipment market in biomass power plant from 2019-2023.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    A key factor driving the growth of the global material handling equipment market is the conversion of coal power plants into biomass power plants.
  • Global material handling equipment market in biomass power plant: Increasing requirement of managing municipal solid waste
    With the rapid urbanization and the rise in disposable income, the consumption of goods and services is increasing significantly, which drives waste generation.
  • Global material handling equipment market in biomass power plant: Segmentation analysis
    This market research report segments the global material handling equipment market in biomass power plant by product (digestors, feeder systems, silos and storage tanks, chippers, and grinders) and geographic regions (Europe, APAC, North America, South America, and MEA).

Heartland Water Technology Opens Heartland China Office and Hires Zheng "Quincy" Wang as Vice President, Heartland China

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Tuesday, April 16, 2019
Building engineering, Environmental engineering, Zero liquid discharge, Heartland Recreational Vehicles, Coal, Heartland, Fossil fuel power station, Energy, Television series, Academic disciplines

"The Chinese government is focused on improving environmental conditions across the country," said Earl Jones, CEO of Heartland Water.

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  • "The Chinese government is focused on improving environmental conditions across the country," said Earl Jones, CEO of Heartland Water.
  • "Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) is mandated in major industrial sectors in China, such as Municipal Solid Waste, Coal Power, Coal-to-Chemical and heavy industry, among others," said Quincy Wang, Vice President of Heartland China.
  • "I have consulted with Heartland for over a year, and personally completed the technoeconomic analysis of the Heartland technology.
  • Inquiries and question about Heartland Water Technology should be sent to: Casey Cammann, Chief Marketing Officer at: [email protected]

Newmont’s Tanami Power Project in Australia Completed Safely and on Schedule

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Friday, March 15, 2019
Energy, Utilities, Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Newmont Mining Corporation, Geography of Australia, Tanami Desert, Fossil fuel power station, Natural history of Australia, States and territories of Australia, Energy, Utilities, Natural Resources, Mining, Minerals, Newmont Mining Corporation, Geography of Australia, Tanami Desert, Fossil fuel power station, Natural history of Australia, States and territories of Australia

Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (Newmont or the Company) today announced that the Tanami Power Project in Australia was completed safely and on schedule.

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  • Newmont Mining Corporation (NYSE: NEM) (Newmont or the Company) today announced that the Tanami Power Project in Australia was completed safely and on schedule.
  • The project included the installation of two power stations, a 66kV interconnected power line, and a 275 mile (450km) natural gas pipeline.
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    Newmont's Tanami (Granites) natural gas power station in Northern Territory, Australia.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    The successfully completed project is expected to provide the Tanami gold mine a safe and reliable energy source while lowering power costs and carbon emission by 20 percent.