Our Technology

Pressurized Fluidized Bed Combined Cycle (PFBC) power generation has been proven in 20 years of robust, trouble-free operation around the world. Since the first commercial PFBC plant went online, six widely separated installations have produced efficient, fuel-flexible power for a combined total of more than 250,000 hours of operation.

Overview

  • The USA needs more power fast. There are over 200 coal-fired plants still operating in America. Most need repowered. With a PFBC-EET repower approximately 60% of assets can be used.
  • Old coal power plants are permitted and can be permitted for repower quickly, much faster than any new fossil fuel power plants.
  • Power produced from 75% waste coal can qualify for a 7-year accelerated depreciation. Our technology can utilize as low as 1500 BTU's, either wet or dry, for sustained power production and waste coal cleanup.
  • The USA needs CO2 for Enhanced Oil Recovery. In today's world, carbon dioxide is a valuable resource.
  • It is a vital input in Enhanced Oil Recovery, and a commodity in critically short supply. Many coal plants are in regions that need CO2 for Enhanced Oil Recovery.
  • At PFBC Environmental Energy Technology, we're not just modifying power plants. We're building the most efficient CO2 generation platform on Earth.
  • Our patented PFBC system transforms previously unusable fuels - waste coal slurry, shale oil, and tar sands - into clean electricity and high-purity CO2.
  • Our Patented process produces virtually no harmful emissions - no thermal NOx, ultra-low CO, SOx and particulates. And when just 3% biomass is added, we achieve net negative CO2 emissions.
  • The captured C02 isn't wasted. It's injected underground to extract significantly more oil through Enhanced Oil Recovery. A proven method that brings more oil to the surface at a lower cost - while sequestering the CO2. On average each ton of CO2 can produce 3 barrels of previously stranded oil
  • While others struggle to capture CO2 under $100 per ton, PFBC does it for $20 and a typical repower will capture approximately 650,000 tons of CO2/100 MW's per year.
  • We capture CO2 using the Benfield process - an efficient, proven technology with over 700 systems worldwide.
  • In today's market, captured CO2 qualifies for up to $85 per ton in federal tax credits. That's more than 4 times ROI on every ton of carbon we capture.
  • This isn't just energy. This is revitalization - turning stranded coal assets into CO2 - rich power hubs. Wherever there's waste coal and Enhanced Oil Recovery nearby, PFBC thrives.
  • Our systems are compact, modular, and scalable. With decades of proven operation, over 260,000 commercial hours, and support from ALSTOM's legacy. PFBC is ready - today.
  • PFBC is not just about technology. It's about smart business. With a cost-effective solution that combines energy production, CO2 capture, and Enhanced Oil Recovery, our technology provides immediate cash flow and long-term returns.
  • The market for captured CO2 and EOR is growing exponentially, and with PFBC, you can position yourself at the forefront of this industry.
  • In today’s world market, where the amount of captured CO2 is insufficient, and oil demand persists; PFBC turns a challenge into an opportunity.
  • PFBC-EET: The smartest way to generate CO2 for your EOR needs.