Birchtech Corp. Common Stock
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Birchtech Corp (BCHT) is an industrial company based in Corsicana, Texas, best known for developing and supplying specialized activated carbon products used for environmental purification, particularly in controlling mercury emissions.
The company's core business focuses on providing mercury capture solutions for the power generation sector. Its primary technology is the Sorbent Enhancement Additive (SEA), which is designed to control mercury emissions from coal-fired power plants. This solution is based on a scientific approach to the chemical interactions involved in capturing mercury from flue gas. Beyond its air purification business, Birchtech also develops activated carbon technologies for water purification. This includes work on removing specific chemical contaminants from water, such as PFAS and PFOS compounds.
The company operates within the pollution and treatment controls industry. It was formerly known as Midwest Energy Emissions Corp. before changing its name to Birchtech Corp. in October 2024, reflecting its broader technological focus beyond emissions. Its products and services are targeted at industrial and utility customers that require solutions for meeting environmental regulations for air and water quality.