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BrightLoop in the News | ME Contracts | Fuel Conversions

B&W Hydrogen Projects Gaining Worldwide Attention

B&W’s BrightLoop™ chemical looping technology – and landmark projects like the one built around it in Baton Rouge, Louisiana – are featured in an article in Forbes magazine. Using BrightLoop, the project will generate 10 to 15 tons of carbon-negative hydrogen daily from biomass fuel by 2029.

New Contracts for a Trio of Boilers in the Middle East

B&W has been awarded contracts totaling approximately $24 million to design, manufacture and supply three industrial boilers for petrochemical facilities in the Middle East. Selected for their fuel flexibility, reliability, durability and efficiency, these units will be used to meet the region's growing energy demand.

Instead of Retiring or Replacing, Refuel!

One way to lower carbon and other emissions, take advantage of spot fuel pricing and availability and/or to environmentally and sustainably extend the life of your equipment is to switch to a different fuel. Fuel conversions can be a practical, feasible and effective step on the path to decarbonization.

People Spotlight: Tony Silva

Tony Silva has been named the 43rd recipient of the B&W Engineering Honors Award. The award recognizes individuals whose extraordinary contributions have left a positive and enduring impact on their colleagues, company and customers.

Project Spotlight: Kelvin Waste-to-Energy Plant in West Bromwich, England

The Kelvin Waste-to-Energy Plant in West Bromwich, England, will divert 395,000 tonnes of non-recyclable household and business waste from landfill or export overseas using state-of-the-art steam generation technologies from B&W Renewable.

Asked&Answered: Assessing the Health of Industrial Boilers

Q. How can you assess the condition of an industrial boiler?

A: Boiler fitness surveys can be conducted to analyze years of remaining service, capacity adjustments, baseload or cycling schedules, upgrades and more.