Environmental impact of the coal industry

Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. Awarded Large-Scale Coal Ash Removal Contract by Dominion Energy

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Thursday, July 22, 2021

Legislation passed during the 2019 Virginia General Assembly requires Dominion Energy to remove all coal ash totaling approximately 15 million cubic yards at the Chesterfield Power Station.

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  • Legislation passed during the 2019 Virginia General Assembly requires Dominion Energy to remove all coal ash totaling approximately 15 million cubic yards at the Chesterfield Power Station.
  • The coal ash must be recycled or placed in a lined landfill meeting federal coal ash residual (CCR) and Virginia CCR regulations.
  • In 2015, the Environmental Protection Agency passed a comprehensive set of rules for the management of coal ash in landfills and impoundments.
  • Infrastructure and Energy Alternatives, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction company with renewable energy and specialty civil expertise.

Titan America's Separation Technologies Introduces New Fly Ash Reclamation Process

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021

YORK HAVEN, Pa., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Separation Technologies (ST) has commissioned the world's first industrial scale fly ash drying and electrostatic separation plant to reclaim fly ash from surrounding coal ash impoundment basins.

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  • YORK HAVEN, Pa., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Separation Technologies (ST) has commissioned the world's first industrial scale fly ash drying and electrostatic separation plant to reclaim fly ash from surrounding coal ash impoundment basins.
  • The ST fly ash reclamation process yields two end products, branded as ProAsh and EcoTherm.
  • "Fly ash pond and landfill reclamation represents the future of the supplementary cementitious materials industry," says Tom Cerullo, President of Separation Technologies.
  • "Talen Energy is pleased to work with Separation Technologies on this pilot ash beneficiation process," says Scott Blair, Vice President Major Projects.

Opportunities in the United States Fly Ash Market - A USD 729.18 Million Market by 2025 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, February 15, 2021

The United States Fly Ash Market is expected to grow from USD 525.90 Million in 2020 to USD 729.18 Million by the end of 2025.

Key Points: 
  • The United States Fly Ash Market is expected to grow from USD 525.90 Million in 2020 to USD 729.18 Million by the end of 2025.
  • What are the inhibiting factors and impact of COVID-19 shaping the United States Fly Ash Market during the forecast period?
  • What is the competitive strategic window for opportunities in the United States Fly Ash Market?
  • What are the modes and strategic moves considered suitable for entering the United States Fly Ash Market?

Duke Energy, Attorney General, Public Staff and Sierra Club reach agreement on N.C. coal ash costs

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Monday, January 25, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a milestone settlement that resolves the last remaining major issues on coal ash management in North Carolina, the North Carolina Attorney General, North Carolina Public Staff, Sierra Club and Duke Energy have reached an agreement on costs related to coal ash management and safe basin closure.

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  • CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In a milestone settlement that resolves the last remaining major issues on coal ash management in North Carolina, the North Carolina Attorney General, North Carolina Public Staff, Sierra Club and Duke Energy have reached an agreement on costs related to coal ash management and safe basin closure.
  • Over this time frame, Duke Energy will reduce North Carolina customers' costs by approximately $1.1 billion.
  • This settlement would reduce coal ash costs included in the pending rate requests by 60%, which would provide immediate customer savings if approved.
  • Duke Energy is in the process of permanently closing the remaining coal ash basins in the state, with support from the public, regulators, the environmental community and elected officials.

Georgia Power continues to make progress on ash pond closure at Plant Mitchell with dewatering process scheduled to begin in February

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power continues to make progress towards the closure of three ash ponds at Plant Mitchell with the dewatering process scheduled to begin in February.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power continues to make progress towards the closure of three ash ponds at Plant Mitchell with the dewatering process scheduled to begin in February.
  • Dewatering marks a significant step towards completing the closure process, and Georgia Power's ash pond closure plan for Plant Mitchell is specifically designed for the site to help ensure water quality is protected every step of the way.
  • The project at Plant Mitchell marks the first time that stored ash from existing ash ponds at sites in Georgia will be excavated for beneficial reuseas part of an ash pond closure project.
  • To read more about Plant Mitchell's ash pond closure and dewatering process, click here.

B&W Environmental Awarded $10 Million Contract to Supply Advanced Ash Handling System

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Tuesday, January 5, 2021

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Environmental segment will design and supply advanced ash-handling equipment to a U.S. power plant customer.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Environmental segment will design and supply advanced ash-handling equipment to a U.S. power plant customer.
  • The contract is valued at more than $10 million.
  • The project scope includes the design and supply of eight innovative, patented Allen-Sherman-Hoff Submerged Grind Conveyors (SGC), a transfer conveyor, blowers and other equipment.
  • Our advanced ash handling system offers a simplified, flexible design for effective bottom ash transport and dewatering, and eliminates the need for ash ponds altogether.

Fly Ash Market: Global Demand, Growth Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2020-2024 | Technavio

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Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201123006022/en/
    Technavio has announced its latest market research report titled Global Fly Ash Market 2020-2024 (Graphic: Business Wire)
    The rising construction activities is one of the major factors propelling market growth.
  • However, factors such as limitations in the use of fly ash will hamper market growth.
  • This, in turn, will fuel the fly ash market growth during the forecast period.
  • The fly ash market share growth by the Class F segment will be significant during 2020-2024.

Georgia Power continues to make progress on ash pond closure at Plant Hammond with dewatering process scheduled to begin in December

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power continues to make progress towards the closure of four ash ponds at Plant Hammond with the dewatering process scheduled to begin in December.

Key Points: 
  • ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power continues to make progress towards the closure of four ash ponds at Plant Hammond with the dewatering process scheduled to begin in December.
  • Dewatering marks a significant step towards completing the closure process, and Georgia Power's ash pond closure plan for Plant Hammond is specifically designed for the site to help ensure water quality is protected every step of the way.
  • "As we begin the dewatering process at Plant Hammond, we are pleased with the progress we have made on our ash pond closures at all of our plants across the state," said Dr. Mark Berry, vice president of Environmental & Natural Resources for Georgia Power.
  • To read more about Plant Hammond's ash pond closure and dewatering process, click here.

Fly Ash Market Size to Grow by $18.57 Billion at 6% CAGR During 2020-2024 | Technavio

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Growing urbanization in developing countries is a key trend in the global fly ash market which will lead to significant market growth.

Key Points: 
  • Growing urbanization in developing countries is a key trend in the global fly ash market which will lead to significant market growth.
  • All these factors are leading to a positive outlook for the fly ash market.
  • APAC was the largest market for fly ash in 2019, and the region is expected to offer several growth opportunities to market vendors during the forecast period.
  • The fly ash market is segmented into two segments based on the type comprising of Class F and Class C fly ash.

Bridgesource is a Newly Formed Subsidiary of Clyde Companies

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Monday, October 19, 2020

OGDEN, Utah, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Clyde Companies, Inc. is excited to announce that it has formed a new,independent entity, Bridgesource LLC.

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  • OGDEN, Utah, Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Clyde Companies, Inc. is excited to announce that it has formed a new,independent entity, Bridgesource LLC.
  • Located in Ogden, Utah, Bridgesource will be instrumental in the acquisition, storage, distribution, and logistics of key materials, including fly ash.
  • As a supplier of fly ash to the Clyde Companies for over 20 years, they have always been an exceptional partner.
  • Clyde Companies is dedicated to Building a Better Community, and environmental stewardship is an integral part of that mission.