PIC Fueled by another Successful Tradeshow

ATLANTA (August 24, 2009) - PIC enjoyed another successful tradeshow at Coal-Gen 2009.  Hosted by PennWell, the three-day conference and exhibition covered the latest topics affecting coal-fired power plants.  With over 320 exhibitors and 3,500 attendees, a wealth of valuable insights, ideas and new technologies were shared amongst leaders involved in all aspects of the coal industry.

While concerns about carbon emissions have put a damper on the development of new projects, coal continues to fuel most of the electricity production in many countries - including the U.S.  To comply with new environmental laws and standards, firms are modernizing existing plants and building “clean” coal facilities.  Events such as Coal-Gen offer the perfect setting for PIC and other companies to discuss and learn from each other.

PIC is currently working on several “clean” coal projects in the U.S. For instance, PIC’s Installation Services division is installing a boiler at Wygen III, a 100 MW power plant owned by Black Hills Corporation.  Like its predecessor plants, Wygen III will include mercury reduction controls.  PIC is also completing the environmental documentation for several plants adding scrubbers.  These scrubbers will reduce up to 95 percent of sulfur dioxide emissions.