White Energy Company Projectstag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2011:/projects//72011-07-04T09:30:48ZMovable Type 3.38Jefferson Riverport Projecttag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2011:/projects//7.11552011-06-28T17:01:16Z2011-07-04T09:30:48ZWhite Energy is exploring developing a coal upgrading plant located at the Jefferson Riverport, a coal terminal on the Ohio River. White Energy has been granted final approval from the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District to build a coal...http://www.metisinternet.com
White Energy is exploring developing a coal upgrading plant located at the Jefferson Riverport, a coal terminal on the Ohio River.
White Energy has been granted final approval from the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District to build a coal upgrading facility in Louisville, Kentucky.
In addition, White Energy has been approved by the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (“KEDFA”) to receive up to $US8.4 million in economic incentives in the form of tax rebates and credits over a 25-year term under the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Incentives for Energy Independence Act (“IEIA”) Tax Incentive Program.
Based on these two significant milestones, White Energy is now in a position to advance its plans for a Coal Upgrading project in Louisville. Final feasibility work is to be completed and a decision is to be made by the Board as to whether the Company will proceed with the Riverport project.
The proposed Jefferson Riverport Project would be built with an initial capacity of 250,000 tonnes per annum, with the intent to expand capacity to 500,000 tonnes per annum within the first two years of operation.
Jefferson Riverport offers several unique advantages for White Energy’s proposed Coal Upgrading project. It has a robust transportation infrastructure with access to both barge and rail transportation. Louisville is also ideally located from a demand perspective with a number of coal fired power plants located within a 50 mile radius of the proposed Coal Upgrading facility who require high energy, low sulfur, low ash coal. It is envisaged that the White Energy’s Coal Upgrading plant will also look to process Kentucky waste coal fines, potentially unlocking the residual energy value of an existing waste by-product.
South Australian Coal tag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2011:/projects//7.11542011-06-28T15:57:23Z2011-07-04T09:28:54ZWhite Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary, South Australian Coal Limited (SAC) holds the exploration rights to a large sub-bituminous coal deposit located in Northern South Australia (EL4534). The SAC Exploration Area is located about 765 kilometres north of Adelaide and 70...http://www.metisinternet.com
During 2011, SAC will continue its exploration and drilling program to further prove up additional coal resources within EL4534.
Potential uses of the Lake Phillipson deposit
for further information visit the South Australian Coal Limited website.
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Demonstration Plant – Cessnock, NSWtag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9312009-12-09T14:37:57Z2010-01-29T15:20:25ZWhite Energy completed the construction and commissioning of the Cessnock demonstration plant in financial year 2009. The demonstration plant is a very useful facility for White Energy whereby we can test the responsiveness of different coal samples form around the...http://www.metisinternet.com
Coal Sample Testing Report and Analysis
Evaluate different coal samples from around the world to ascertain the value of a potential reserve based on its responsiveness to the BCB Process
Benchmark coal samples against performance criteria
Assess ways to improve the current BCB Process and the ability to improve other coal grades
The Cessnock plant provides an operating facility that can be used to demonstrate the technology to interested investors and project partners
Centre of Excellence
Our business model centrally controls the key processes and know-how associated with the BCB Process. The Cessnock facility is utilised to ensure that there is sufficient training and accreditation for relevant employees.
Key engineering managers and project managers involved with the construction, commissioning and operating of the plant have worked on relevant processes at the Cessnock demonstration plant prior to managing ‘live’ projects
R&D centre to evaluate enhancements that can be tested and deployed to commercial plants
R&D centre to identify new applications of the BCB technology that will be value creative to White Energy
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Chinatag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9302009-12-09T14:35:23Z2011-06-16T05:51:45ZChina is the world’s most populous country and currently the second largest energy consumer after the United States. Chinese demand for energy is forecast to grow at 4.4% p.a. through to 2020, with much of this increase in demand to...http://www.metisinternet.com
China’s reliance on coal is closely linked to the size of the abundant coal reserve. China has 114.5 billion tonnes of proven coal reserves, equivalent to nearly 13% of the world’s supply. Of this coal supply approximately 46%, or 52.3 billion tonnes, is low rank sub-bituminous or lignite coals. Through most of its history access to this reserve has ensured its energy independence, however a declining supply of accessible thermal coal and the closure of small independent mines has further exacerbated the demand supply imbalance.
The ability to improve the economic and environmental metrics associated with China’s large low rank, high moisture coal reserve represents a significant commercial opportunity.
Business Development
White Energy is in active discussions with several potential project partners to commercialise the BCB technology in China.
Contact Us
Visit our International Offices webpage to contact our China Representative Office.
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River Energy Joint Venturetag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9292009-12-09T14:33:37Z2011-06-30T23:37:49ZHaving identified the significant opportunity for the beneficiating and briquetting of thermal coal fines in Africa, White Energy established River Energy JV Company Pty Limited (“River Energy”). River Energy is a joint venture established by White Energy and Black River...http://www.metisinternet.com
The key elements of the joint venture are as follows:
River Energy JV Limited is established which is owned 51% White Energy and 49% Black River. Notwithstanding the equity ownership percentage, River Energy will be funded 66% by Black River and 34% White Energy;
River Energy holds the exclusive license to use the BCB technology in the African continent.
Status
River Energy is currently in advanced discussions with a number of major coal producers in Africa who are interested in utilising the BCB technology to beneficiate and briquette thermal coal fines on their mine site. River Energy has commenced a detailed design and feasibility study which relates to the construction of a 500,000 tonne per annum coal fines upgrading plant at a mine site. Following completion of the feasibility study, River Energy plans to commit to constructing the plant by the end of 2011.]]>
South Africatag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9282009-12-09T14:32:17Z2011-06-16T05:29:23ZSouth Africa is the largest coal producer in Africa contributing 6% to global coal production with its vast coal reserve representing 11% of global supply. Due to size of the domestic coal reserves, South Africa makes extensive use of coal...http://www.metisinternet.com
Coal Fine Opportunity
White Energy has identified a unique opportunity in Africa to utilise the binderless coal briquetting technology to upgrade discarded thermal coal fines into compacted, transportable and useable briquettes of significantly higher value. In the context of the South African coal industry this represents a significant economic and environmental opportunity. It is estimated that approximately 60 million tonnes of discard coal fines are generated each year from mining operations in South Africa, as well discarded coal fine deposits of approximately 2 billon tonnes.
Coal fines are small coal particles (<500 micron) that are separated from coal during the coal beneficiation process. Coal fines, together with water, form part of the waste stream and are typically deposited in slurry ponds – regarded as an environmental cost.
Opportunity:
Significant quantities of thermal coal fines are generated each year in South Africa as well as a large coal fine stockpile generated through years of coal mining.
Access to cheap feedstock due to their high moisture content, low calorific value and difficulty to handle.
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Peabody Projecttag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9272009-12-09T14:29:17Z2011-06-16T06:31:32Z White Energy and Peabody Energy, Inc. (Peabody) have entered into a development agreement to pursue the development of coal upgrading opportunities at Peabody’s Caballo Grande Mine in the Powder River Basin near Gillette, Wyoming. The project will be constructed...http://www.metisinternet.com
White Energy and Peabody Energy, Inc. (Peabody) have entered into a development agreement to pursue the development of coal upgrading opportunities at Peabody’s Caballo Grande Mine in the Powder River Basin near Gillette, Wyoming. The project will be constructed in phases with an initial capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum, expanded to 20 million tonnes per annum over a five year period.
Peabody Energy is the world’s largest private sector coal company, with 2010 sales of 246 million tonnes of coal, translating into almost US$7 billion in revenues.
The Development Agreement outlines the commercial framework under which White Energy and Peabody will jointly explore the development of coal upgrading projects and provides for other rights and obligations, namely:
Joint venture company to be established 55% owned by White Energy and 45% owned by Peabody;
White Energy is to supply the joint venture with technical, construction and engineering expertise and Peabody to supply feedstock coal and marketing expertise.
Under the terms of the Development Agreement, Peabody has also been granted the right to participate with White Energy in new coal upgrading facilities in North America and China.
In connection with the Development Agreement, White Energy and Peabody also entered into a conditional subscription agreement (Conditional Subscription Agreement) under which Peabody has the right to acquire up to 14.9% of the fully diluted share capital of White Energy (Subscription Right) subject to shareholder approval of White Energy and a number of milestones in respect of the project with Peabody being met.
Status
A potential site has been selected by Peabody and preliminary air modelling has been conducted. The formal air permit application was submitted in late 2010. In the interim, site integration and material plans are being developed and engineered.
Market Strategy
Peabody will have exclusive marketing rights for the upgraded coal produced by the joint venture company. An agency agreement will be executed between Peabody CoalTrade and the joint venture company. Peabody intends to market the coal to its existing U.S. and export customer base.
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Buckskin Projecttag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9262009-12-09T14:27:07Z2011-06-16T06:27:31Z White Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary, White Energy Coal North America, Inc. (“WECNA”), has entered into agreement with Buckskin Mining Company (“Buckskin”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiewit Group, to enable WECNA to develop coal upgrading plants at Buckskin’s mine...http://www.metisinternet.com
White Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary, White Energy Coal North America, Inc. (“WECNA”), has entered into agreement with Buckskin Mining Company (“Buckskin”), a wholly owned subsidiary of Kiewit Group, to enable WECNA to develop coal upgrading plants at Buckskin’s mine in Gillette Wyoming. The project will have an initial capacity of 1 million tonnes per annum but the parties intend to expand the capacity to 8 million tonnes per annum.
The Buckskin Mine produces in excess of 27 million tons of sub-bituminous coal annually, and since 1981 has shipped more than 285 million tons of high quality, low quality coal from the Southern Powder River Basin. White Energy will own 100% of the Buckskin project.
The key terms of the Buckskin joint venture are as follows:
The first 1MTPA plant to be built at the Buckskin mine will be financed and owned by WECNA;
Buckskin has agreed to lease the land required to construct the first 1 MTPA plant and will provide ancillary site related services; and
WECNA and Buckskin have entered into a long term coal supply contract, under which Buckskin will supply the feedstock coal to be upgraded at the plant.
Status
BCAT analysis, air modelling and air permit applications have been filed in late 2010. A tentative site has been selected for construction of the first coal upgrading module.
Marketing Strategy
WECNA will market the upgraded Buckskin coal to utilities in the eastern United States as a substitute for low sulphur bituminous coal. There are over 93 utilities in the eastern United States that burn bituminous coal. This group consumes approximately 220 million tons per year of low sulphur bituminous coal.]]>
White Energy Company North Americatag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9252009-12-09T14:20:36Z2011-06-16T06:29:49Z WECNA is the North American division of White Energy and is located in Rockville, Maryland, USA. WECNA is actively pursuing the expansion of the BCB technology in North America through the establishment of a strategic alliance and joint venture...http://www.metisinternet.com
WECNA is the North American division of White Energy and is located in Rockville, Maryland, USA. WECNA is actively pursuing the expansion of the BCB technology in North America through the establishment of a strategic alliance and joint venture company with each of Buckskin Mining Company and Peabody Energy, Inc.
Permit Applications
WECNA continues to make progress towards obtaining permits for the Buckskin and Peabody projects and supporting necessary engineering and design changes that are necessary for compliance with American standards. For these first two projects, WECNA has filed permit applications with the relevant regulatory bodies in late 2010.
Marketing Strategy
WECNA continues to aggressively market its upgraded Buckskin coal. WECNA has been diligently responding to domestic and international RFPs in an effort to secure contracts with utilities for our coal. As part of its marketing strategy WECNA continues to actively update potential customers of White Energy’s accomplishments, keeping our BCB product top-of-mind with energy producers. We are tracking utility buying patterns and understanding concerns to ensure that the BCB product is considered a viable alternative fuel. WECNA is continuing to build customer relationships, gain necessary market intelligence and educate the U.S. market about our upgraded coal product.
On July 16th 2009, WECNA participated in the first annual Capitol Hill Clean Tech Expo, in association with the American Coal Council’s (ACC) Pre-combustion Innovations Alliance. The purpose of the event was to reveal breakthrough advances in environmental and energy efficient technologies to Members of Congress, Administration officials, business and technology leaders, the news media, and the general public. WECNA regularly attends a variety of industry conferences and expositions in order to broaden WECNA’s exposure to the clean coal industry.
Business Development
WECNA is working with various parties and State governments to secure support for future projects utilising the BCB technology.
Contact Us
Visit our International Offices webpage to contact our American Representative Office.
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North Americatag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.9242009-12-09T14:16:43Z2011-06-16T06:26:58ZThe United States has historically had an extensive coal industry and is the world’s second largest coal producer after China. The United States has enough recoverable coal to last approximately 200-250 years, with a known reserve that represents 28% of...http://www.metisinternet.com
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Tabang Coal Upgrading Planttag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.3822009-12-02T12:00:24Z2011-07-04T05:20:07ZPT Kaltim Supacoal Joint Venture Structure White Energy’s first commercial joint venture is with PT Bayan Resources Tbk (Bayan). Bayan is one of the largest coal miners in Indonesia and owns several large sub-bituminous deposits in Tabang, East Kalimantan. White...http://www.metisinternet.com
PT Kaltim Supacoal Joint Venture Structure
White Energy’s first commercial joint venture is with PT Bayan Resources Tbk (Bayan). Bayan is one of the largest coal miners in Indonesia and owns several large sub-bituminous deposits in Tabang, East Kalimantan. White Energy and Bayan have established a joint venture company, PT Kaltim Supacoal (KSC), which is owned 51% by White Energy and 49% by Bayan to pioneer the BCB technology in Indonesia.
KSC owns and operates the Tabang coal upgrading plant. KSC is responsible for the marketing and sale of the upgraded coal, to be known as KSC Supacoal.
Location
The Tabang mine is located in East Kalimantan, Indonesia and is well positioned to key South East Asian and North Asian markets. KSC’s advantageous location will ensure that KSC Supacoal will be highly competitive with other coals exported from Indonesia and Australia.
Operation of the Tabang Coal Upgrading Plant
KSC has completed construction of the initial one million tonne per annum coal upgrading module at the Tabang mine. Due to the remote location of the Tabang mine, KSC, with the support of its shareholders, succeeded in building the plant in challenging conditions and delivering the plant on time. KSC is currently ramping up production with a focus on improving product quality and production rates. Certain modifications are currently being made to the Tabang Coal Upgrading Plant to address remaining technical issues. It is expected that the modification works will be completed by September, 2011 and that the plant will be operating at name plate capacity at the end of 2011.
Joint Venture Capacity
White Energy and Bayan have agreed to expand the capacity of the joint venture from a total capacity of 5 million tonnes per annum to 15 million tonnes per annum. As part of the expanded arrangement White Energy and Bayan have agreed that the expanded capacity will be constructed in priority to any other BCB plants built in Indonesia by White Energy.
Marketing and Sales
KSC has produced over 60,000 tonnes of upgraded coal from the Tabang Plant. KSC made its first sales of upgraded coal through its joint venture partner, PT Bayan Resources, pending issuance of KSC's export permits.
KSC has established a clear marketing strategy and has received significant interest from end-users, and is in active discussions with both Asian and US based energy companies. KSC wishes to enter into agreements with a reasonably large number of selected buyers in order to establish a strong, long term distribution network. Due to the appealing characteristics of “KSC Supacoal” the product will be marketed as a premium product.
KSC Supacoal Specifications
KSC is currently producing upgraded coal with an energy content of approximately 5,900 kcals/kg GAR, which represents a significant increase on the feedstock coal with an average energy content of 4,300 kcals/kg GAR.
Following the completion of the modification works being made to the Tabang Coal Upgrading Plant to address the remaining technical issues being completed later this year, KSC is targeting the production of upgraded coal briquettes with the following expected coal specifications.
Assessment of Feedstock Coal and Upgraded Coal
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Indonesiatag:www.whiteenergyco.com,2009:/_newsite/projects//7.3812009-12-02T11:59:04Z2011-06-16T05:42:17ZIndonesia is the world’s 7th largest coal producer and the world’s largest thermal coal exporter. This large industrial capacity and corresponding domestic and export infrastructure makes Indonesia an ideal location for the commercialisation of the BCB technology. Nearly 80% of...http://www.metisinternet.com
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China’s reliance on coal is closely linked to the size of the abundant coal reserve. China has 114.5 billion tonnes of proven coal reserves, equivalent to nearly 13% of the world’s supply. Of this coal supply approximately 46%, or 52.3 billion tonnes, is low rank sub-bituminous or lignite coals. Through most of its history access to this reserve has ensured its energy independence, however a declining supply of accessible thermal coal and the closure of small independent mines has further exacerbated the demand supply imbalance.
The ability to improve the economic and environmental metrics associated with China’s large low rank, high moisture coal reserve represents a significant commercial opportunity.
KSC owns and operates the Tabang coal upgrading plant. KSC is responsible for the marketing and sale of the upgraded coal, to be known as KSC Supacoal.
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