Babcock & Wilcox (B&W; Akron, Ohio) (NYSE: BW) announced that its B&W Environmental segment will design and supply environmental technologies to reduce sulfur oxides emissions for Cabot Corporation’s carbon black manufacturing facility in Ville Platte, La. The contract is valued at more than $10 million.
The project scope includes the design and supply of a wet flue gas desulfurization (FGD) system, including an advanced, proprietary gas distribution tray for the new spray tower. Additionally, B&W Environmental will provide site advisory services for installation and commissioning.
“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. “We’re well-experienced in providing creative and effective solutions to help our customers protect the environment and meet strict air quality regulations.”
“Cabot has installed B&W Environmental technologies in the past, and we appreciate the confidence they’ve shown in us and the opportunity to again meet their plants’ environmental needs,” Morgan said.