IHI Concludes Collaboration Agreement with Two Subsidiaries of U.S. Babcock Power Inc. for Low-Carbon Fuel Conversion of Power Generation Boilers
IHI has signed a collaboration agreement with Babcock Power Services Inc. and Riley Power Inc. (collectively 'BPS'), subsidiaries of U.S. Babcock Power Inc., regarding low-carbon fuel conversion for power generation boilers. This agreement aims to combine the technologies and expertise of both companies to propose conversion projects to customers worldwide, including for ammonia fuel. IHI has a proven track record in ammonia utilization, including a successful large-scale demonstration at JERA Hekinan Thermal Power Station and a burner conversion at Labuan Thermal Power Station in Indonesia.
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IHI has concluded a collaboration agreement (hereinafter, 'this agreement') with Babcock Power Services Inc. and Riley Power Inc. (collectively referred to as 'BPS (*1)'), two subsidiaries of U.S. Babcock Power Inc. (Headquarters: Kentucky, President and CEO: Mike LeClair), which has extensive experience in power generation boiler modification projects, regarding low-carbon fuel conversion for power generation boilers.
Signing ceremony (from left: Shinichi Takano, Executive Director, Resources, Energy & Environment Business Area, IHI; Mike LeClair, President and CEO, Babcock Power Inc.)
Achieving a carbon-neutral society is a global challenge, and decarbonization in the power generation sector is a key aspect. Among various options, fuel ammonia is highly anticipated as a decarbonized fuel for power generation.
This agreement establishes a framework for IHI and BPS to cooperate on fuel conversion projects for power generation boilers. By combining their respective technological capabilities, expertise, and know-how, both companies will propose conversion projects to low-carbon fuels, including ammonia, to customers worldwide.
BPS is a company with a proven track record of successfully converting various boilers at power plants worldwide, with a cumulative output of over 17 million kW from fuel conversion projects to date. BPS's unique technical solutions enable power plants to handle a wider range of fuels, allowing for cost reduction, decarbonization, compliance with emission regulations, and the achievement of overall required performance.
IHI possesses technology and experience in the utilization of fuel ammonia. In fiscal year 2024, IHI successfully conducted a large-scale demonstration test for fuel ammonia conversion (20% heat ratio) at Unit 4 of JERA Hekinan Thermal Power Station (*2). Furthermore, at the Labuan Thermal Power Station in Indonesia, IHI has a track record of successfully demonstrating combustion after converting burners of other manufacturers' boilers to IHI's ammonia combustion burners (*3). By providing these low-carbon technologies and fuel ammonia utilization models in thermal power generation, IHI will promote sustainable energy transition and contribute to reducing the global environmental burden.
(*1) Babcock Power Services is responsible for boiler installation and project coordination, and Riley Power is responsible for equipment supply, with both companies collaborating to execute boiler modification projects.
(*2) Related link: Completion of Fuel Ammonia Conversion Demonstration Test at JERA Hekinan Thermal Power Station | FY2024 | News | IHI Corporation
(*3) Related link: Successful Combustion Demonstration with Green Ammonia, First in ASEAN, at Indonesian Commercial Coal-Fired Power Plant | FY2025 | News | IHI Corporation
Signing ceremony (from left: Shinichi Takano, Executive Director, Resources, Energy & Environment Business Area, IHI; Mike LeClair, President and CEO, Babcock Power Inc.)
Achieving a carbon-neutral society is a global challenge, and decarbonization in the power generation sector is a key aspect. Among various options, fuel ammonia is highly anticipated as a decarbonized fuel for power generation.
This agreement establishes a framework for IHI and BPS to cooperate on fuel conversion projects for power generation boilers. By combining their respective technological capabilities, expertise, and know-how, both companies will propose conversion projects to low-carbon fuels, including ammonia, to customers worldwide.
BPS is a company with a proven track record of successfully converting various boilers at power plants worldwide, with a cumulative output of over 17 million kW from fuel conversion projects to date. BPS's unique technical solutions enable power plants to handle a wider range of fuels, allowing for cost reduction, decarbonization, compliance with emission regulations, and the achievement of overall required performance.
IHI possesses technology and experience in the utilization of fuel ammonia. In fiscal year 2024, IHI successfully conducted a large-scale demonstration test for fuel ammonia conversion (20% heat ratio) at Unit 4 of JERA Hekinan Thermal Power Station (*2). Furthermore, at the Labuan Thermal Power Station in Indonesia, IHI has a track record of successfully demonstrating combustion after converting burners of other manufacturers' boilers to IHI's ammonia combustion burners (*3). By providing these low-carbon technologies and fuel ammonia utilization models in thermal power generation, IHI will promote sustainable energy transition and contribute to reducing the global environmental burden.
(*1) Babcock Power Services is responsible for boiler installation and project coordination, and Riley Power is responsible for equipment supply, with both companies collaborating to execute boiler modification projects.
(*2) Related link: Completion of Fuel Ammonia Conversion Demonstration Test at JERA Hekinan Thermal Power Station | FY2024 | News | IHI Corporation
(*3) Related link: Successful Combustion Demonstration with Green Ammonia, First in ASEAN, at Indonesian Commercial Coal-Fired Power Plant | FY2025 | News | IHI Corporation