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Aug. 11, 2025
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Document Type 8-K
Entity Registrant Name BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE
Document Period End Date Aug. 11, 2025
Entity File Number 001-36876
Entity Tax Identification Number 47-2783641
Entity Address, Address Line One 1200 East Market Street
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 650
Entity Address, City or Town Akron,
Entity Address, State or Province OH
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 44305
City Area Code 330
Local Phone Number 753-4511
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Entity Central Index Key 0001630805
Amendment Flag false
Common Stock  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $0.01 par value per share
Trading Symbol BW
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Senior Notes 8.125% Due 2026  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 8.125% Senior Notes due 2026
Trading Symbol BWSN
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Series A Preferred Stock  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock
Trading Symbol BW PRA
Security Exchange Name NYSE
Senior Notes 6.50% Due 2026  
Entity Information [Line Items]  
Title of 12(b) Security 6.50% Senior Notes due 2026
Trading Symbol BWNB
Security Exchange Name NYSE