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Clean Air System for Our Community
Tokai Carbon and the Addis plant have been a cornerstone of our community since 1969. We're committed to doing business the right way, and since acquiring the plant in 2018, we have invested More than $225 Million in a cleaner, healthier future for the people of Addis. Our state-of-the-art Clean Air System started operation in late 2023…, now makes our air cleaner than ever before.
- CleanerAirAddis
- AirQualityMatters
- HealthierCommunity
Clean Air System Project
The Clean Air System project, mandated by the EPA and Louisiana DEQ, aims to reduce NOx emissions by 90% and SO2 emissions by 95%. This project not only improves air quality but also benefits our local community economically.
NOx emissions reduced by 90%
SO2 emissions reduced by 95%
More than $225 Million investment into
air quality improvements
Our Project
This section is updated regularly to keep area residents informed. Please visit this, and the FAQ section of our website for the latest update.
Independent Regulatory Testing Confirms Compliance
At Tokai Carbon, environmental responsibility is a top priority. Local regulatory agencies, including the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ), have conducted extensive air quality testing around our facility. The results? Zero findings of concern.
This independent verification confirms that our More than $225 million Clean Air System project is effectively reducing emissions and maintaining clean air standards well below regulatory limits.
General information
- You may have noticed a change in the skyline at the plant since the Clean Air System started operation in late 2023.
- The flue gas from the Clean Air System equipment now exits the stack at a much lower temperature (about 220 oF) and at a higher moisture content (about 25%). Thus, the flue gas now may be visible on cold days or when certain atmospheric conditions exist.
- The overall emissions from the plant are now much less than before the Clean Air System equipment was installed, which is a major benefit to the environment.
- The vast majority of the visible plume content is water vapor or water droplets.
Addis Plant Benefits
and Community Involvement
We have annually been a Platinum sponsor of Addis’ “Rockin' on the Railroad celebrations”
Benefits
- Plant employs about 96 full-time employees with high-paying jobs
- Some families have worked at the plant for 2-3 generations.
Community involvement
- Wounded War Heroes (Bassmaster’s fishing tournament)
- Brusly High School Band (general fund account)
- Brusly High School Track (general fund account)
- Dream Day Foundation Baseball Tournament (Hall of Fame Sponsor)
