Powerspan In the News: 2007

Argus Air Daily
"Basin sees room for lignite in CCS, EOR." August 15, 2007. At a Senate subcommittee field hearing held August 13th, Basin Electric Power Coop. CEO Ron Harper explained the benefits of carbon capture at pulverized coal plants burning low-rank coals.

In-Forum.com
Wetzel, Dale. "Companies Interested in Basin Electric Carbon Initiative." August 14, 2007. Powerspan is one of five companies interested in supplying technology to reduce CO2 emissions at Basin Electric Power Cooperative's Antelope Valley station.

Argus Air Daily
"Clean coal companies outline wants ." August 1, 2007. Senate panel briefing on the need for increased funding and established regulatory and legal frameworks to encourage private sector investment and development.

The Intelligencer - Wheeling News-Register
Schuler, Michael. "Wilson Comes Home." July 6, 2007. U.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson discusses how Powerspan's clean coal technology project at the R.E. Burger Plant is creating economic opportunities in the state.

The Athens News
Claussen, Nick. "State, fed officials gather to discuss plans for regional coal power projects ." July 5, 2007. http://athensnews.com/index.php?action=viewarticle&section=archives&story_id=28722

Argus Air Daily
"FirstEnergy expands controls at Burger ." May 30, 2007. Testing of new scrubber system at R.E. Burger plant will be expanded to include installation of the system at Units 4 & 5 at the plant.

Argus Air Daily
"Carper: Mercury controls available." May 16, 2007. The mercury removal capability of Powerspan's ECO technology was highlighted by FirstEnergy at a May 16th Senate Environment and Public Works subcommittee hearing.