$200M energy project advances.Plans by Synfuel syn·fu·el n. A liquid or gaseous fuel derived from coal, shale, or tar sand, or obtained by fermentation of certain substances, such as grain. [syn(thetic) + fuel.] Technologies, a small Illinois-based energy company, to build a 120-megawatt cogeneration plant in Thunder Bay Thunder Bay, city (1991 pop. 113,946), SW Ont., Canada, on Thunder Bay inlet of Lake Superior. The city was created in 1970 by the amalgamation of the twin cities of Fort William and Port Arthur and two adjoining townships. are progressing, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. Robert Van Patten The Van Patten family has made a name for themselves in Hollywood as a family of actors and directors. Members include:
The company was approached about a year ago, at the request of Thunder Bay Hydro, to make a proposal for the construction of an energy plant. The proposed plant will use new technology, which uses petroleum coke Petroleum coke (often abbreviated petcoke) is a carbonaceous solid derived from oil refinery coker units or other cracking processes.[1] Other coke has traditionally been derived from coal. to produce synthesis gas synthesis gas n. A mixture of gases made as feedstock, especially a fuel produced by controlled combustion of coal in the presence of water vapor. that in turn can be burned directly to produce electricity. The project is expected to be carried out in three phases. The first phase will be producing 120 megawatts within two years, with potential for expansion by 500 megawatts in four years. Van Patten says he is waiting for signed agreements for the fuel supply and the off-take for both the steam and power. He says that the Northwest Energy Association will be the customer for the power and they have a customer lined up for the steam off-take. Van Patten will be in Thunder Bay on Sept. 30 to meet with bankers to discuss construction financing. In early October there will be announcement on the selection of a firm to build the plant. The construction project is expected to be in the $200-million range. Environmental impact studies have been completed and appear to be favourable, Van Patten says. The company will be providing a final report to the Ministry of Environment in the near future. |
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