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New flagship project for Aker Carbon Capture in the UK

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022

OSLO, Norway, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To develop the groundbreaking Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, UK energy company SSE Thermal and Equinor have selected a consortium of Aker Solutions, Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock, with Aker Carbon Capture as the carbon capture provider.

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  • OSLO, Norway, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To develop the groundbreaking Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, UK energy company SSE Thermal and Equinor have selected a consortium of Aker Solutions, Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock, with Aker Carbon Capture as the carbon capture provider.
  • Aker Carbon Capture and the consortium have agreed on the essential key terms and expect to sign the formal agreement shortly.
  • "We are delighted to be an essential part of such an important project with our field-proven carbon capture technology," said Valborg Lundegaard, Chief Executive Officer at Aker Carbon Capture.
  • This is a giant leap forward for Aker Carbon Capture in terms of further establishing our carbon capture business in the UK."

New flagship project for Aker Carbon Capture in the UK

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

OSLO, Norway, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To develop the groundbreaking Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, UK energy company SSE Thermal and Equinor have selected a consortium of Aker Solutions, Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock, with Aker Carbon Capture as the carbon capture provider.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --To develop the groundbreaking Keadby 3 Carbon Capture Power Station, UK energy company SSE Thermal and Equinor have selected a consortium of Aker Solutions, Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock, with Aker Carbon Capture as the carbon capture provider.
  • Aker Carbon Capture and the consortium have agreed on the essential key terms and expect to sign the formal agreement shortly.
  • "We are delighted to be an essential part of such an important project with our field-proven carbon capture technology," said Valborg Lundegaard, Chief Executive Officer at Aker Carbon Capture.
  • This is a giant leap forward for Aker Carbon Capture in terms of further establishing our carbon capture business in the UK."

Aker Solutions ASA: Fourth-Quarter Results 2021

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

I am very proud of our employees for making this great achievement possible," said Kjetel Digre, chief executive officer of Aker Solutions.

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  • I am very proud of our employees for making this great achievement possible," said Kjetel Digre, chief executive officer of Aker Solutions.
  • Aker Solutions is well positioned to take full advantage of opportunities ahead," said Digre.
  • Aker Solutions generated a strong free cashflow before repayment of debtof NOK 1.7 billion in 2021 and the company's financial position is solid.
  • As one of two consortiums awarded this FEED, Aker Solutions is executing the FEED through its consortium with Doosan Babcock and Siemens Energy, and with Aker Carbon Capture as subcontractor.

Aker Solutions ASA: Fourth-Quarter Results 2021

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, February 8, 2022

I am very proud of our employees for making this great achievement possible," said Kjetel Digre, chief executive officer of Aker Solutions.

Key Points: 
  • I am very proud of our employees for making this great achievement possible," said Kjetel Digre, chief executive officer of Aker Solutions.
  • Aker Solutions is well positioned to take full advantage of opportunities ahead," said Digre.
  • Aker Solutions generated a strong free cashflow before repayment of debtof NOK 1.7 billion in 2021 and the company's financial position is solid.
  • As one of two consortiums awarded this FEED, Aker Solutions is executing the FEED through its consortium with Doosan Babcock and Siemens Energy, and with Aker Carbon Capture as subcontractor.

Aker Carbon Capture Gears Up to Realize CCS in the UK

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

OSLO, Norway, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The pure play carbon capture company Aker Carbon Capture is gearing up in the UK to capture opportunities in the rapidly evolving Carbon Capture and Storage market.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The pure play carbon capture company Aker Carbon Capture is gearing up in the UK to capture opportunities in the rapidly evolving Carbon Capture and Storage market.
  • "Aker Carbon Capture will work to realize the solutions and facilities required for the UK to reach its ambitious climate goals and contribute to developing new sustainable jobs in the country," said Valborg Lundegaard, Chief Executive Officer of Aker Carbon Capture.
  • Aker Carbon Capture and Siemens Energy in March announced plans to develop combined offerings for carbon capture solutions for gas turbines and gas-fired power plants.
  • As part of the service, Aker Carbon Capture will deliver and operate carbon capture facilities, with transport and storage embedded in the service through strategic partnerships.

Aker Solutions, Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock Join Forces to Deliver CCUS Projects in the UK

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

Joining forces with Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock creates a strategic platform for us to combine our strengths and work together to offer best in class capability, choice and local UK delivery," said Bull.

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  • Joining forces with Siemens Energy and Doosan Babcock creates a strategic platform for us to combine our strengths and work together to offer best in class capability, choice and local UK delivery," said Bull.
  • I'm delighted that Siemens Energy, Aker Solutions and Doosan Babcock are collaborating to provide customers and partners with their expertise, skills and established supply chains, honed over many years working in the UK."
  • Earlier this year, Aker Solutions formed a consortium with Siemens Energy to deliver HVDC (high-voltage, direct current) converter stations for ScottishPower Renewables' East Anglia THREE offshore wind project in the UK.
  • Aker Solutions also partnered with Doosan Babcock in March 2021 to jointly deliver projects for low-carbon solutions and renewable energy in the UK.

Aker Solutions Partners Up for Sustainable Energy Projects in the UK

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Thursday, March 25, 2021

OSLO, Norway, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aker Solutions and Doosan Babcock have agreed to jointly deliver projects for low-carbon solutions and renewable energy in the UK.

Key Points: 
  • OSLO, Norway, March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Aker Solutions and Doosan Babcock have agreed to jointly deliver projects for low-carbon solutions and renewable energy in the UK.
  • The combination of Aker Solutions and Doosan Babcock provides a full engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) solution for the UK's progressive energy transition agenda.
  • "The joint offer from Aker Solutions and Doosan Babcock provides the customers with an offer to deliver complete, sustainable energy facilities based on the proven track record of both companies," said Kjetel Digre, CEO of Aker Solutions.
  • The company has a solid track record from onshore projects and construction of power plants in the UK and has also experience from carbon capture plant projects.

Vena Energy Selects Doosan GridTech To Deliver Queensland's Largest Grid-Scale Energy Storage System (100MW/150MWh)

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Monday, December 14, 2020

Vena Energy-Australia has named Doosan GridTech as its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner to build Queensland's largest energy storage system.

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  • Vena Energy-Australia has named Doosan GridTech as its engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) partner to build Queensland's largest energy storage system.
  • This battery energy storage system (BESS) will play a major role in improving grid stability and supporting the state's shift to renewable energy.
  • "We are honored that Vena Energy has chosen Doosan to deliver Queensland's largest battery energy storage system as the country enters a new dawn of renewable energy solutions," said Adrian Marziano, General Manager, Doosan GridTech- Australia.
  • Doosan GridTech is a multi-disciplined team of power system engineers, software developers, and turnkey energy storage specialists.

B&W Thermal Awarded $20 Million Installation Contract to Upgrade and Extend Lifespan of Power Plant

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Wednesday, December 2, 2020

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Thermal segment will install replacement boiler pressure parts for a power plant in North America.

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  • Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Thermal segment will install replacement boiler pressure parts for a power plant in North America.
  • The contract, valued at more than $20 million, was awarded to B&Ws subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., LLC (BWCC).
  • B&W Thermal has unmatched experience with installing equipment to maintain and extend the operable lifespan of boilers and other equipment for the North American power fleet, said B&W Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Morgan.
  • As many of our competitors have stepped back from providing cost-effective plant maintenance and upgrades, B&W Thermal has stepped up to continue supplying these critically important services.

B&W Thermal to Refurbish North American Power Plant to Maintain Efficiency and Performance

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Thermal segment will perform boiler maintenance and refurbish a bottom ash system for a power plant in North America.

Key Points: 
  • Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) (NYSE: BW) announced today that its B&W Thermal segment will perform boiler maintenance and refurbish a bottom ash system for a power plant in North America.
  • The contract is valued at more than $7 million and was awarded to B&Ws subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co., LLC (BWCC).
  • The project scope includes boiler and auxiliary equipment repairs, maintenance work and outage support for the plant.
  • B&W Thermal offers a comprehensive suite of equipment and solutions to keep the power fleet running reliably and efficiently.