Babcock & Wilcox to Develop Hydrogen Production Facility in West Virginia
Key Ideas
- Babcock & Wilcox's subsidiary secures up to $10 million funding from West Virginia for a BrightLoop™ hydrogen production and carbon capture facility in Mason County.
- The project aims to create low-carbon-emissions hydrogen using BrightLoop technology powered by coal and biomass, with CO2 emissions captured and sequestered.
- The investment is expected to create high-paying local jobs, support skilled laborers, and contribute to West Virginia's energy industry leadership and economic growth.
- Babcock & Wilcox expresses gratitude for the state's support and sees the project as a significant step in meeting the growing demand for clean hydrogen across various sectors.
Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. has announced its subsidiary's agreement with the West Virginia Department of Economic Development for funding of up to $10 million to develop a BrightLoop™ hydrogen production and carbon capture facility in Mason County, West Virginia. The project will utilize B&W's BrightLoop chemical looping technology to produce low-carbon-emissions hydrogen powered by coal and biomass, with a focus on capturing and sequestering CO2 emissions. West Virginia Governor Jim Justice expressed optimism about the investment, highlighting its job creation potential and positioning the state as an energy innovation hub. B&W's Executive Vice President, Jimmy Morgan, emphasized the economic impact and growth opportunities the project will bring to West Virginia, citing the increasing demand for hydrogen in various industries. The partnership with West Virginia requires B&W to complete the project by 2030, creating 28 full-time high-paying local jobs and additional opportunities for skilled laborers and craftspeople during construction. B&W is committed to supporting the state's energy transition and fostering economic development through this initiative.