The move is set to reduce the site’s carbon emissions. Credit: leungchopan via Shutterstock.

Babcock & Wilcox’s (B&W) Thermal segment has secured a full notice to proceed with a significant coal-to-natural gas conversion project in the US.

Valued at approximately $246m, the development is part of AES Indiana’s initiative to transition away from coal and cut carbon dioxide emissions at its Petersburg Generating Station.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Related Company Profiles

View all

The conversion of the 1.16GW Petersburg plant’s two coal-fired boilers to natural gas is expected to significantly reduce the facility’s carbon footprint.

B&W Thermal is tasked with designing and installing the new natural gas system, air systems, and additional equipment.

B&W Thermal senior vice-president Chris Riker said: “We began engineering and design work earlier this year and are pleased to be moving forward with this important project for AES Indiana.

“We continue to see significant interest from utilities in the US and elsewhere that want to switch from coal to cleaner fuels, such as natural gas, to significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the overall environmental impact of their generating assets.”

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

Meanwhile, B&W Construction (BWCC) will manage the construction aspect of the endeavour.

Further contributing to this project, B&W FPS, a subsidiary of B&W, will provide essential components such as burners, ignitors, and controls.

The project’s timeline is set for completion by the first quarter (Q1) of 2027.

Riker added: “This large, complex project will be coordinated across several B&W business segments, including our B&W Thermal, BWCC and FPS businesses.

“Our depth of knowledge and expertise allows us to smoothly and efficiently execute large, complex fuel-switching projects such as this.”