Thursday, April 17, 2025

Are retiring coal power plants getting a second chance?

Happy Thursday!    

We blogged on the President’s Executive Orders (EO) signed last week which helped the coal industry.  The EOs introduced changes that will support our efforts to excel in the artificial intelligence and data centers race by ensuring power is readily available whenever needed.

Did anyone see The Houston Chronicle’s Business Section on April 16, 2025, they reprinted an article from the Associated Press titled, “Trump grants emissions rule exemption to coal plants”?  In the article, it speaks on how a list has recently appeared on the U.S. Environment Protection Agency’s (EPA) website which has given a two-year reprieve of not having to following federal air standards from the Clean Air Act for a group of coal power plants destined for retirement.  Forty-seven power producers which own 66 coal powered plants will not have to clean up their emissions, including lead, mercury, benzene, and arsenic. The list includes power plants from all over the country including ones in Texas, Tennessee, Montana, and Kentucky.  The environmentalists have already chimed in on their thoughts of this current change.  We will keep you informed of anymore changes we hear!  If you would like to read more of the Associated Press’ article, please click the link: Trump exempts nearly 70 coal plants from emissions rule | AP News.

How can we help you revitalize your coal power plant?  We can help you by finding the best way to dispose your flue gas which may include enhanced oil recovery and emission sequestration, contact us via email in the Blog and check out ESC's website for contact information!

We hope you have a wonderful evening and a great week! 

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