| Characteristics |
Description |
| Higher energy content |
increased energy content as compared to low rank feedstock by between 30% and 200% (depending on the original moisture content of the coal) |
| Reduced CO2 emissions |
in comparison to sub-bituminous feedstock, WEC Coal has lower CO2 emissions and other pollutants at combustion |
| Reduced pollutants |
WEC Coal maintains the positive attributes of low rank feedstock such as lower ash and SOx content as compared to high rank bituminous thermal coals |
| Reduced levels of coal dust |
WEC Coal has significantly lower dust quantities when compared to unprocessed sub-bituminous coal which increases railway efficiency |
| Lower spontaneous combustion risk |
WEC Coal is physically and chemically stable, and can be handled, stored and transported in a similar manner as high rank bituminous thermal coal |
| Lower transportation costs |
the upgrading process reduces moisture, resulting in up to 30% decrease in load volumes and concomitant transportation costs |
| Interchange-ability with Bituminous Coal |
Sub-bituminous coal upgraded by WEC compares favourably with higher priced bituminous coals, highlighting the economic opportunity for WEC and the environmental incentive for energy consumers |
Key metrics of coal performance
In addition, there are a number of benefits to power utilities arising from burning WEC Coal with its low sulphur and low ash characteristics, as opposed to similar energy value high ash coals. These benefits include:
- Increased power output and improved heat rate;
- Enables higher capacity utilisation;
- Enables increases life expectancy of assets;
- Increased boiler efficiency;
- Improved environmental performance;
- Reduced residual waste for disposal; and
- Solution to meeting stricter environmental and emissions regulations.
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