What is the realistic availability of petcoke versus using coal?
Oil currently used in refineries has heavier materials in it, and that creates more petcoke. Right now, we export about 70% of the petcoke. In the future, we would just keep more of it instead of exporting it. It can be used to make carbon anodes, cement, and in the steel industry. Eventually, it’s possible that PMEC would be 100% petcoke. We are building a plant to operate 30 years and anticipate using the plant’s fuel flexibility capability. We anticipate Canada tripling its production of petcoke in the future. Q: How will it be transported? A: It will be brought in by rail, ship, and barge. Q: There is a similar plant in Tampa. How does this compare or will it be better as far as emissions are concerned? A: Tampa and another plant were built in the 1990’s. This is the next generation and we can better capture the sulfur. Q: Is this in the plans or are you just looking at it? A: Yes, this is in the plans and we will definitely be doing it. Q: You hope to get the CO2 all underground,
