BLACK & VEATCH'S CT-121 SCRUBBER PROJECT SUCCESSFUL FOR DP&L.Black & Veatch, Overland Park, Kan. a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company, and Dayton Power & Light Company (DP&L) has announced the successful start-up of the largest CT-121 wet flue gas desulfurization system (scrubber) project in North America at the DP&L-operated Killen Station. The scrubber was added to Unit 2 at Killen Station, a 615-megawatt (MW) coal-fired plant in Wrightsville, Ohio. The new scrubber system enhances air quality in the region by removing sulphur dioxides (SO2), fine particulates and oxidized mercury emissions. The scrubber system process removes guaranteed levels of SO2 emissions, while consuming less power than standard removal processes. "This is a milestone project that demonstrates DP&L's commitment to providing an environmentally friendly solution, while effectively meeting its customers' electric needs," said Mike Perry, executive vice president of Black & Veatch. "This innovative scrubber system is the most advanced, reliable and cost-effective technology worldwide." The Killen scrubber system was engineered, constructed and commissioned through a collaborative effort between Black & Veatch and DP&L. The project began in 2004. Black & Veatch is currently working with DP&L to complete construction of similar scrubber systems at the DP&L-operated 2,388-MW, four-unit, J.M. Stuart Station in Aberdeen, Ohio. Completion of the final unit is scheduled in 2008. Black & Veatch is installing CT-121 scrubber systems in utility facilities worldwide that generate a total of approximately 9,900 MW. The CT-121 process, developed by Chiyoda Corporation, provides superior SO2 and particulate removal from flue gas with low operating costs for all fuel choices and operating levels. Black & Veatch is the sole licensee in North America for this proprietary Chiyoda technology. About DPL DPL Inc. (NYSE:DPL - News) is a regional electric energy and utility company. DPL's principal subsidiaries include The Dayton Power and Light Company (DP&L); DPL Energy, LLC (DPLE); and DPL Energy Resources, Inc. (DPLER). DP&L, a regulated electric utility, provides service to over 500,000 retail customers in West Central Ohio; DPLE engages in the operation of merchant peaking generation facilities; and DPLER is a competitive retail electric supplier in Ohio, selling to major industrial and commercial customers. DPL, through its subsidiaries, owns and operates approximately 3,750 megawatts of generation capacity, of which 2,800 megawatts are low cost coal-fired units and 950 megawatts are natural gas and diesel peaking units. Further information can be found at http://www.dplinc.com. About Black & Veatch Black & Veatch is a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company specializing in infrastructure development in energy, water, telecommunications, management consulting, federal and environmental markets. Founded in 1915, Black & Veatch develops tailored infrastructure solutions that meet clients' needs and provide sustainable benefits. Solutions are provided from the broad line of service expertise available within Black & Veatch, including conceptual and preliminary engineering services, engineering design, procurement, construction, financial management, asset management, program management, construction management, environmental, security design and consulting, management consulting and infrastructure planning. With more than $2 billion in revenue, the employee-owned company has more than 100 offices worldwide and has completed projects in more than 100 countries on six continents. For more information, visit http://www.bv.com or call 913/458-8001. |
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