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Market Dynamics Impacting FGD Gypsum Usage
Robert
B. Bruce, PhD
Presented at World of Coal Ash;
Cincinnati, USA May 2007
Abstract:
Use of FGD Gypsum
has begun to level off at a time when an unprecedented number of FGD
scrubbers are coming online. The Clean Air Interstate Rule has encouraged a
build up in new gypsum wallboard capacity to use the FGD Gypsum that will be
produced; this being a trend similar to that observed prior to 2000 as a
result of the Clean Air Act. This time, however, the wallboard market is in
decline. This paper will
discuss the market factors impacting on further growth of FGD Gypsum for use
in wallboard and cement, as well as the impact of mercury abatement and
climate change programs on synthetic gypsum supply and demand.
Recommendations for continued growth in FGD Gypsum utilization rates are
made.
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