Ashcor and Consumers Energy Announce Coal Ash Remediation at J.H. Campbell Power Plant
Ashcor USA Inc., a subsidiary of Ashcor Technologies , and Consumers Energy have announced a project to extract and repurpose millions of tons of coal ash from the J.H. Campbell Generating Complex in Michigan, which is set to retire in May 2025.
This project, a first for Michigan, will transform stored coal ash into a high-grade cement substitute using Ashcor's patented Reclaimed Ash Management (RAM™) technology. The project aims to reduce global CO2 emissions by repurposing coal ash, which can replace up to 30% of traditional Portland cement.
The J.H. Campbell complex, capable of generating 1,500 megawatts of electricity, has been operational since the 1960s. The ash removal and processing operations are expected to begin by January 1, 2027, and will continue for about two decades.
This venture marks Ashcor's first coal ash harvesting project in the U.S., highlighting the company's expansion strategy and commitment to sustainable solutions. The RAM™ facility will be tailored to meet the market demands of the Great Lakes area, enhancing Ashcor's presence in the U.S. market.
Ashcor USA Inc., una filiale di Ashcor Technologies, e Consumers Energy hanno annunciato un progetto per estrarre e riutilizzare milioni di tonnellate di cenere di carbone dal Complesso Elettrico J.H. Campbell nel Michigan, che sarà dismesso a maggio 2025.
Questo progetto, un primo per il Michigan, trasformerà la cenere di carbone conservata in un sostituto di cemento di alta qualità utilizzando la tecnologia brevettata di Ashcor, il Reclaimed Ash Management (RAM™). L'iniziativa mira a ridurre le emissioni globali di CO2 riutilizzando la cenere di carbone, che può sostituire fino al 30% del tradizionale cemento Portland.
Il complesso J.H. Campbell, capace di generare 1.500 megawatt di elettricità, è operativo fin dagli anni '60. Le operazioni di rimozione e trattamento della cenere dovrebbero iniziare entro il 1° gennaio 2027 e continueranno per circa due decenni.
Questa iniziativa segna il primo progetto di raccolta della cenere di carbone di Ashcor negli Stati Uniti, evidenziando la strategia di espansione dell'azienda e il suo impegno verso soluzioni sostenibili. L'impianto RAM™ sarà progettato per soddisfare le esigenze del mercato dell'area dei Grandi Laghi, rafforzando la presenza di Ashcor nel mercato statunitense.
Ashcor USA Inc., una subsidiaria de Ashcor Technologies, y Consumers Energy han anunciado un proyecto para extraer y reutilizar millones de toneladas de ceniza de carbón del Complejo Generador J.H. Campbell en Michigan, que se retirará en mayo de 2025.
Este proyecto, el primero en Michigan, transformará la ceniza de carbón almacenada en un sustituto de cemento de alta calidad utilizando la tecnología patentada de Ashcor, Reclaimed Ash Management (RAM™). El objetivo del proyecto es reducir las emisiones globales de CO2 al reutilizar la ceniza de carbón, que puede reemplazar hasta el 30% del cemento Portland tradicional.
El complejo J.H. Campbell, capaz de generar 1,500 megavatios de electricidad, ha estado operativo desde la década de 1960. Se espera que las operaciones de extracción y procesamiento de ceniza comiencen el 1 de enero de 2027 y continúen durante aproximadamente dos décadas.
Esta iniciativa marca el primer proyecto de recolección de ceniza de carbón de Ashcor en los EE. UU., destacando la estrategia de expansión de la empresa y su compromiso con soluciones sostenibles. La instalación RAM™ se adaptará para satisfacer las demandas del mercado del área de los Grandes Lagos, mejorando la presencia de Ashcor en el mercado estadounidense.
Ashcor USA Inc.는 Ashcor Technologies의 자회사이며, Consumers Energy와 함께 2025년 5월에 퇴역 예정인 미시간의 J.H. Campbell 발전소에서 수백만 톤의 석탄 재를 추출하고 재활용하는 프로젝트를 발표했습니다.
이번 프로젝트는 미시간 최초로, 저장된 석탄 재를 Ashcor의 특허 기술인 Reclaimed Ash Management (RAM™)를 사용하여 고급 시멘트 대체재로 변환할 것입니다. 이 프로젝트는 석탄 재를 재활용함으로써 전통적인 포틀랜드 시멘트의 최대 30%를 대체할 수 있어 전 세계 CO2 배출량을 줄이는 것을 목표로 합니다.
J.H. Campbell 복합체는 1,500메가와트의 전기를 생성할 수 있으며, 1960년대부터 운영되고 있습니다. 재 제거 및 처리 작업은 2027년 1월 1일부터 시작될 것으로 예상되며, 약 20년 동안 계속될 것입니다.
이 사업은 Ashcor의 미국에서의 첫 석탄 재 수확 프로젝트로, 회사의 확장 전략과 지속 가능한 솔루션에 대한 헌신을 강조합니다. RAM™ 시설은 그레이트 레이크 지역의 시장 요구에 맞춰 조정될 것이며, Ashcor의 미국 시장 내 존재감을 강화할 것입니다.
Ashcor USA Inc., une filiale d'Ashcor Technologies, et Consumers Energy ont annoncé un projet visant à extraire et réutiliser des millions de tonnes de cendres de charbon du complexe de production J.H. Campbell dans le Michigan, qui doit être désaffecté en mai 2025.
Ce projet, une première pour le Michigan, transformera les cendres de charbon stockées en un substitut de ciment de haute qualité grâce à la technologie brevetée Reclaimed Ash Management (RAM™) d'Ashcor. L'objectif du projet est de réduire les émissions mondiales de CO2 en réutilisant les cendres de charbon, qui peuvent remplacer jusqu'à 30 % du ciment portland traditionnel.
Le complexe J.H. Campbell, capable de produire 1 500 mégawatts d'électricité, est opérationnel depuis les années 1960. Les opérations d'enlèvement et de traitement des cendres devraient commencer le 1er janvier 2027 et se poursuivront pendant environ deux décennies.
Cette initiative marque le premier projet de récolte de cendres de charbon d'Ashcor aux États-Unis, soulignant la stratégie d'expansion de l'entreprise et son engagement envers des solutions durables. L'installation RAM™ sera adaptée pour répondre aux demandes du marché de la région des Grands Lacs, renforçant ainsi la présence d'Ashcor sur le marché américain.
Ashcor USA Inc., eine Tochtergesellschaft von Ashcor Technologies, und Consumers Energy haben ein Projekt angekündigt, um Millionen von Tonnen von Flugasche aus dem J.H. Campbell Kraftwerkskomplex in Michigan zu extrahieren und wiederzuverwenden, der im Mai 2025 stillgelegt werden soll.
Dieses Projekt, das erste seiner Art in Michigan, wird gelagerte Flugasche in einen hochwertigen Zementersatz umwandeln, indem die patentierte Reclaimed Ash Management (RAM™)-Technologie von Ashcor eingesetzt wird. Das Projekt zielt darauf ab, die globalen CO2-Emissionen zu reduzieren, indem Flugasche wiederverwendet wird, die bis zu 30 % des traditionellen Portlandzements ersetzen kann.
Der J.H. Campbell Komplex, der seit den 1960er Jahren in Betrieb ist, kann 1.500 Megawatt Strom erzeugen. Es wird erwartet, dass die Arbeiten zur Entfernung und Verarbeitung der Asche am 1. Januar 2027 beginnen und etwa zwei Jahrzehnte dauern werden.
Dieses Vorhaben markiert Ashcors erstes Projekt zur Ernte von Flugasche in den USA und unterstreicht die Expansionsstrategie des Unternehmens sowie sein Engagement für nachhaltige Lösungen. Die RAM™-Anlage wird so gestaltet, dass sie den Marktanforderungen der Region der Großen Seen gerecht wird und die Präsenz von Ashcor auf dem US-Markt stärkt.
- First-of-its-kind project in Michigan to repurpose millions of tons of coal ash.
- Transforms coal ash into high-grade cement substitute, reducing CO2 emissions.
- Ashcor's first U.S. coal ash harvesting project, marking significant expansion.
- Operations set to begin by January 1, 2027, with a two-decade operational life.
- Retirement of J.H. Campbell complex in May 2025, removing 1,500 megawatts of electricity generation capacity.
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The collaboration between Ashcor and Consumers Energy marks a groundbreaking environmental remediation project with significant implications for sustainable construction and environmental cleanup. The RAM™ technology's ability to process and transform stored coal ash into a viable cement substitute addresses two critical environmental challenges: the remediation of legacy coal ash deposits and the reduction of CO2 emissions from cement production.
The project's scale is substantial - processing multiple decades worth of ash deposits over a 20-year operational period. The potential to replace up to
This strategic partnership positions CMS Energy's subsidiary Consumers Energy favorably in the ongoing energy transition landscape. The project addresses environmental liabilities while creating a valuable revenue stream from waste material. The timing aligns perfectly with the Campbell complex's planned retirement in May 2025, showcasing proactive environmental stewardship alongside business innovation.
The market implications are substantial, particularly in the Great Lakes region where construction activity and demand for sustainable building materials remain robust. Being the first such project in Michigan creates a competitive advantage and potential template for similar initiatives across other retiring coal plants. The two-decade operational timeline provides steady, long-term revenue potential while meeting growing ESG requirements and regulatory compliance standards.
First-of-its-kind environmental project for
"We're doing the right thing as we make a just transition away from coal as a fuel source for electricity and that includes fulfilling our environmental responsibilities at the Campbell Generating Complex," said Norm Kapala, vice president of generation operations for Consumers Energy. "While our focus today is on meeting power needs in a more environmentally sustainable way, we are also committed to removing 60 years of ash deposits that will be beneficially repurposed."
Ashcor's patented Reclaimed Ash Management (RAM™) technology will transform stored coal ash at the power facility into a high-grade cement replacement material for use in concrete manufacturing. Since global cement manufacturing is responsible for about 8 percent of the world's total CO2 emissions, the repurposing of coal ash has environmental benefits.
"We're very pleased that we will be able to reclaim ash from the Campbell Generating Complex, transforming it into a high-quality supplementary cement replacement material," said John Tiberi, President, Ashcor. "Ultimately, this manufactured ash can substitute up to 30 percent of traditional, carbon-intensive portland cement, making it a more sustainable solution for countless construction projects and concrete applications. This will be our third RAM facility, and we are eager to incorporate our operational expertise into a state-of-the-art design, tailored to J.H.
Capable of generating nearly 1,500 megawatts of electricity, the
Once Ashcor completes construction of the RAM™ facility, removal and processing of the ash will begin. Operations are planned to begin on or before Jan. 1, 2027, and the operational life of the project is expected to be about two decades. The RAM™ technology is capable of processing harvested comingled bottom ash and fly ash and transforming it into a product that meets technical specifications. There is a significant level of interest in the project, and both companies are keen to provide a high-quality product for customers.
This project represents Ashcor's first foray into coal ash harvesting and beneficiation in
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