Babcock & Wilcox (B&W) announced on December 8, 2025, that it has received limited notice to proceed with engineering and long-lead procurement on a SolveBright post-combustion, regenerable solvent-based carbon dioxide capture system for an existing power plant in the United States. The full notice to proceed is anticipated to be signed by March 2026, with an estimated value of USD 80 million and the potential for additional scope and construction services.

SolveBright Technology Specifications

B&W's SolveBright system design will enable the use of both advanced specialty solvents and widely available commodity solvents, providing significant operational flexibility and potential cost savings for the plant owner. The SolveBright solution will be capable of capturing and storing more than 550,000 tons of CO2 annually.

The technology represents a post-combustion, regenerable, solvent-based carbon dioxide capture system designed for existing power plant infrastructure. The solvent-flexible nature of the CO2-capture process distinguishes it from other carbon capture solutions by offering multiple solvent options to facility operators.

Market Context and Business Strategy

Jimmy Morgan, B&W Chief Commercial Officer, stated that the company is excited to deliver the SolveBright carbon capture technology for the U.S. baseload power generation facility. Morgan emphasized that B&W has an extensive history of providing flue gas treatment and scrubber technologies to the utility and industrial sectors.

Morgan highlighted the rapid growth of data centers and AI factories in North America as a driving factor, noting that B&W is well-positioned to leverage its flue gas treatment technologies to support energy producers who need solutions to capture CO2 for storage and beneficial use. He explained that baseload power demand is driving the need for power generation and environmental technologies.

The Chief Commercial Officer added that B&W's diverse suite of power generation and environmental technologies allows the company to help customers with flexible, innovative power solutions using a broad range of fuels, and expressed excitement about playing a key role in serving this emerging market.

Company Capabilities and Services

B&W can support small- or large-scale post-combustion carbon capture projects, from initial plant surveys and technology evaluation to plant commissioning and start-up. This comprehensive service offering positions the company to handle projects throughout their entire lifecycle.

Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. is headquartered in Akron, Ohio, and describes itself as a leader in energy and environmental products and services for power and industrial markets worldwide. The company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BW.

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