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Interview With Robert Giglio

Power Insider | June 2018 | Sumitomo SHI FW

In a 2018 interview with Robert Giglio, Senior Vice President of Strategic Business Development at Sumitomo SHI FW (SFW), we discussed the benefits of Circulating Fluidized Bed (CFB) technology used at energy facilities and power plants burning low-quality lignites and waste coals, as captured in the following thought leadership whitepaper abstracted below.

Giglio's responsibilities at SFW include facilitating collaboration among research, engineering, technology, and business departments in order to connect technology strategies with market needs. The acquisition of Amec Foster Wheeler’s fluidized bed technologies by Sumitomo has strengthened SFW’s focus on CFB boilers, gasifiers, and scrubbers. This move benefits the industry by consolidating expertise and broadening SFW's global reach, particularly in Asia, where there is increasing demand for dependable and environmentally friendly power solutions.

CFB technology excels over conventional Pulverized Coal (PC) technology by reducing boiler size, costs, and maintenance while increasing plant uptime. It is widely used in countries such as Colombia, Germany, Turkey, Russia, South Africa, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India, China, and Australia.

SFW’s CFB technology is highly adaptable, allowing the use of low-cost coals and carbon-neutral fuels. This adaptability promotes affordable power generation, environmental sustainability, and energy security. With over 40 years of experience, SFW continues to lead in CFB technology, providing innovative solutions and maintaining strong client relationships through dependable service and ongoing technological improvements.

Written by K&A on behalf off Sumitomo SHI FW for publication in Power Insider