The upgraded coal produced by the White Energy’s BCB process has the following characteristics:
| 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
