Managing Synthetic Gypsum
How Duke Energy Manages Synthetic Gypsum and FGD Solids
Gypsum is the main ingredient used in the manufacture of drywall. Much of the synthetic gypsum that is produced at Duke Energy generating facilities is sold to drywall manufacturers. Duke Energy also supplies synthetic gypsum for use in agricultural applications. The gypsum that Duke Energy produces that is not used in drywall manufacture or agriculture is placed in on-site landfills that are permitted by the state where the landfill is located. All of the FGD solids that Duke Energy produces are placed in on-site landfills that are also permitted by the state where the landfill is located.
