Covanta Energy Corporation
Overview
The power ball is back in Covanta Energy's court. The major operating arm of Covanta Holding, the power producer has interests in 60 power plants located in the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Its plants use a variety of fuels, including municipal solid waste, wood waste (biomass), landfill gas, water (hydroelectric), natural gas, coal, and heavy fuel. Covanta Energy has 30 waste to energy plants worldwide. These specialized plants can convert 16 million tons of waste into more than 8 million MW hours of electricity annually and create 10 billion pounds of steam that are sold to a variety of industries.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Covanta Energy Corporation
| Company Type | Subsidiary of Covanta Holding |
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| Fiscal Year-End | December |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Covanta Energy Corporation
| Chairman | Samuel (Sam) Zell (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| President, CEO, and Director | Anthony J. (Tony) Orlando Connect to this executive |
| SVP and COO | John M. Klett Connect to this executive |
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Top competitors of Covanta Energy Corporation
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