Kiewit, MHI, And Sargent & Lundy Partner On Carbon-Capture Retrofit At Prairie State

| Environment
Three companies which worked together on the first commercial & utility-scale carbon capture project in the U.S. are reuniting on another major effort intent on aiming for net-zero operations. Kiewit Engineering Group, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries America and Sargent & Lundy are working under the direction of the Prairie Research Institute within the University of Illinois at Urbana-Cham… More
2019 Sustainability Program Recap

2019 Sustainability Program Recap

| Environment
At Prairie State, we are committed to being good stewards of the environment. In pursuit of a robust sustainability program, we offset carbon dioxide, beneficially reuse coal combustion materials, and support our campus-wide recycling program. Take a look at some of our 2019 sustainability highlights, and click here to learn more. More
Power Plant Fire Brigade

Power Plant Fire Brigade

| Safety
Prairie State’s Power Plant Fire Brigade was established in early 2019; throughout the year, they were trained on how to provide efficient and safe services. After finalizing their procedures, the team went live in January 2020. “The Fire Brigade will provide fire suppression services to the power plant. However, our number one priority is the safety of the lives involved,” said Sean Land… More
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

| Community
Today, we recognize the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of women across the globe. To celebrate, employees at Prairie State’s corporate office are hosting a professional clothing drive to benefit Dress for Success, a not-for-profit organization that encourages women to achieve economic independence. More
Our Values

Our Values

| Employees
At Prairie State, we hold 4 values at the center of our operations. Keeping in mind sustainability, safety, accountability, and teamwork, we strive towards our vision of being the best coal mine and coal-fired power plant in the United States. Visit https://bit.ly/2sLgMYk for more information. More