Birchtech Applauds EPA and President Donald J. Trump’s Proclamation Supporting American Clean Coal
Birchtech (TSX: BCHT) strongly supports the EPA and President Trump's recent Proclamation granting a two-year exemption to 47 coal-fired power plants from the Biden Administration's enhanced Mercury Air Toxics Standards (MATS). The exemption delays compliance with the 2024 Clean Power Plan 2.0 requirements from July 2027 until 2029.
These plants will continue operating under the original 2011 MATS regulation, which requires 90% mercury emissions reduction. Birchtech's SEA® technology is currently deployed by approximately 80% of U.S. coal-fired fleet using sorbent-based mercury capture.
The affected utilities, many of which are Birchtech customers, will maintain operations under existing standards, supporting grid stability. Coal-fired generation currently provides 16% of U.S. electricity production. An additional two-year extension may be considered, though details are pending.
Birchtech (TSX: BCHT) sostiene con forza l'EPA e la recente proclamazione del Presidente Trump che concede una esenzione biennale a 47 centrali elettriche a carbone dalle norme più severe sui metalli pesanti (MATS) dell'amministrazione Biden. Questa esenzione posticipa l'adeguamento ai requisiti del Clean Power Plan 2.0 del 2024 da luglio 2027 fino al 2029.
Queste centrali continueranno a operare secondo la regolamentazione MATS originale del 2011, che richiede una riduzione del 90% delle emissioni di mercurio. La tecnologia SEA® di Birchtech è attualmente utilizzata da circa l'80% del parco di centrali a carbone statunitensi che impiegano sistemi a sorbenti per la cattura del mercurio.
Le utility interessate, molte delle quali clienti di Birchtech, manterranno le operazioni secondo gli standard esistenti, contribuendo alla stabilità della rete elettrica. La produzione da carbone rappresenta attualmente il 16% dell'elettricità negli Stati Uniti. Potrebbe essere considerata una ulteriore estensione di due anni, ma i dettagli sono ancora in fase di definizione.
Birchtech (TSX: BCHT) apoya firmemente a la EPA y la reciente proclamación del Presidente Trump que otorga una exención de dos años a 47 plantas de energía a carbón frente a las normas más estrictas de Mercurio (MATS) de la Administración Biden. La exención retrasa el cumplimiento de los requisitos del Plan de Energía Limpia 2.0 de 2024 desde julio de 2027 hasta 2029.
Estas plantas seguirán operando bajo la regulación original de MATS de 2011, que exige una reducción del 90% en las emisiones de mercurio. La tecnología SEA® de Birchtech está actualmente implementada en aproximadamente el 80% de la flota de plantas de carbón de EE.UU. que utilizan captura de mercurio basada en sorbentes.
Las compañías eléctricas afectadas, muchas de ellas clientes de Birchtech, mantendrán sus operaciones bajo los estándares existentes, apoyando la estabilidad de la red. La generación a carbón representa actualmente el 16% de la producción eléctrica en EE.UU. Se podría considerar una extensión adicional de dos años, aunque los detalles aún están pendientes.
Birchtech(TSX: BCHT)는 EPA와 트럼프 대통령이 최근 발표한, 바이든 행정부의 강화된 수은 대기 독성 물질 기준(MATS)에서 47개의 석탄 화력 발전소에 대해 2년간의 면제를 부여한 포고령을 강력히 지지합니다. 이 면제는 2024년 클린 파워 플랜 2.0의 준수 시한을 2027년 7월에서 2029년으로 연기합니다.
해당 발전소들은 2011년 원래 MATS 규정을 준수하며, 이는 수은 배출량을 90% 감축하도록 요구합니다. Birchtech의 SEA® 기술은 현재 미국 석탄 화력 발전소의 약 80%에서 흡착제 기반 수은 포집에 활용되고 있습니다.
영향을 받는 전력 회사들 중 다수는 Birchtech 고객이며, 기존 기준에 따라 운영을 유지하여 전력망의 안정성을 지원할 것입니다. 석탄 화력 발전은 현재 미국 전력 생산의 16%를 차지합니다. 추가 2년 연장도 고려될 수 있으나 세부 사항은 아직 확정되지 않았습니다.
Birchtech (TSX : BCHT) soutient fermement l'EPA et la récente proclamation du Président Trump accordant une exemption de deux ans à 47 centrales électriques au charbon des normes renforcées sur le mercure (MATS) de l'administration Biden. Cette exemption reporte la conformité aux exigences du Clean Power Plan 2.0 de 2024 de juillet 2027 à 2029.
Ces centrales continueront à fonctionner selon la réglementation MATS originale de 2011, qui exige une réduction de 90 % des émissions de mercure. La technologie SEA® de Birchtech est actuellement déployée dans environ 80 % du parc américain de centrales au charbon utilisant la capture du mercure par sorbants.
Les services publics concernés, dont beaucoup sont clients de Birchtech, maintiendront leurs opérations selon les normes existantes, soutenant ainsi la stabilité du réseau électrique. La production au charbon représente actuellement 16 % de la production électrique américaine. Une extension supplémentaire de deux ans pourrait être envisagée, bien que les détails restent à définir.
Birchtech (TSX: BCHT) unterstützt nachdrücklich die EPA und die kürzliche Proklamation von Präsident Trump, die 47 kohlebefeuerten Kraftwerken eine zweijährige Ausnahmeregelung von den verschärften Mercury Air Toxics Standards (MATS) der Biden-Administration gewährt. Die Ausnahmeregelung verschiebt die Einhaltung der Anforderungen des Clean Power Plan 2.0 von Juli 2027 auf 2029.
Diese Kraftwerke werden weiterhin nach der ursprünglichen MATS-Verordnung von 2011 betrieben, die eine Reduzierung der Quecksilberemissionen um 90 % vorschreibt. Die SEA®-Technologie von Birchtech wird derzeit von etwa 80 % der US-Kohlekraftwerksflotte eingesetzt, die sorbentbasierte Quecksilberabscheidung verwendet.
Die betroffenen Versorgungsunternehmen, von denen viele Kunden von Birchtech sind, werden den Betrieb unter den bestehenden Standards fortsetzen und so die Stabilität des Stromnetzes unterstützen. Die Kohleverstromung liefert derzeit 16 % der US-Stromproduktion. Eine weitere zweijährige Verlängerung könnte in Betracht gezogen werden, Details stehen jedoch noch aus.
- 80% market share in U.S. coal-fired fleet mercury capture technology
- Extended business runway through 2029 due to MATS exemption
- Large customer base among the 47 exempted utilities
- Business heavily dependent on coal industry which represents only 16% of U.S. electricity production
- Regulatory uncertainty after 2029 exemption period
President Grants Two-Year Exemption from Biden-Era Clean Power Plan 2.0 Requirements on Coal Plants
CORSICANA, Texas, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Birchtech Corp. (TSX: BCHT) (OTCQB: BCHT) ("Birchtech" or the "Company"), a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies for sustainable air and water treatment, today issued a statement in strong support of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and President Donald J. Trump’s recent Proclamation, which grants a two-year exemption to certain coal-fired power plants from compliance with the updated Mercury Air Toxics Standards (“MATS”) introduced under the Biden Administration’s Clean Power Plan 2.0 in 2024.
This action aims to safeguard national energy security and ensure the continued operation of critical power generation facilities through at least 2029.
Following the EPA’s March 12, 2025, announcement reconsidering the MATS rule—a move previously endorsed by Birchtech—President Trump signed a Proclamation on April 8, 2025, exempting specific stationary sources, identified in Annex I of the Proclamation, from the enhanced emissions requirements finalized on May 7, 2024. Known formally as the National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants: Coal- and Oil-Fired Electric Utility Steam Generating Units Review of the Residual Risk and Technology Review (89 FR 38508), this rule, scheduled to be enforced beginning in July 2027,will not apply to the 47 power utilities named in the Annex for a two-year period from the scheduled 2027 compliance date.
These plants will continue to operate under the original 2011 MATS regulation, which mandates a
Birchtech CEO, Richard MacPherson, commented: “The United States already enforces the most stringent mercury regulations in the free world—rules that are successfully reducing emissions under the Trump Administration’s continued commitment to clean coal technologies.
“We commend EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and President Trump for this important decision, which allows 47 major coal plant owners and more than 60 plants —vital to maintaining grid stability—to remain online without being burdened by recently introduced regulatory add-ons. These plants have operated for approximately 10 years under the original MATS framework, contributing to improved air quality nationwide.
“Birchtech is proud to be a leader in this effort. We believe our SEA® technology is deployed by approximately
“This Proclamation is a major victory for the power sector and the American people. A number of the utilities listed are longtime Birchtech customers, benefiting from our innovative technologies and deep expertise. The extension ensures a longer operational runway for our core air quality business, which supports clean, reliable power for millions of Americans,” concluded MacPherson.
Under the two-year exemption, the 47 affected utilities remain subject to the original MATS regulations, which are widely regarded as the toughest of their kind globally. An additional two-year extension may be considered, though further details on potential additional extensions are pending.
Coal-fired generation currently accounts for approximately
With continuous monitoring and federal-state enforcement, the U.S. maintains global leadership in mercury capture and emissions control under its “Clean Coal Program,” ensuring environmental responsibility while securing the nation’s power supply.
About Birchtech Corp.
Birchtech Corp. (TSX: BCHT) (OTCQB: BCHT) is a leader in specialty activated carbon technologies, serving as America’s clean coal and clean water Company by delivering innovative solutions for air and water purification to support a cleaner, more sustainable future. The Company provides patented SEA® sorbent technologies for mercury emissions capture for the coal-fired utility sector and is developing disruptive water purification technologies with a specialization on forever chemicals such as PFAS and PFOS. Backed by a strong intellectual property portfolio and a world-class team of activated carbon experts, Birchtech provides cleaner air to North American communities and is applying this expertise to a novel approach in water purification. To learn more, please visit www.birchtech.com.
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