Babcock & Wilcox to design Canada’s first waste-to-energy plant with carbon capture

In Ohio, Babcock & Wilcox announced it had secured a contract to conduct front-end engineering and design for Canada’s first waste-to-energy plant with carbon capture and sequestration, located in Alberta. The project, led by Varme Energy Inc., aims to process 200,000 tons of waste annually while capturing carbon emissions to reduce greenhouse gases.

B&W will design the plant’s waste-fired boiler, emissions control systems, and post-combustion carbon capture technology. The facility, situated northeast of Edmonton, will convert municipal waste into energy, providing clean electricity while significantly cutting landfill use and carbon emissions.

B&W Chief Operating Officer Jimmy Morgan said, “We’re pleased to partner with Varme Energy to help turn waste into a clean energy source with reduced greenhouse gas emissions.”

Upon completion of the FEED contract, B&W’s responsibilities may include the full design and construction of the plant’s combustion system, air quality controls, and carbon capture infrastructure, further advancing Canada’s clean energy initiatives.