Atikokan considers coke-fired plant.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 Inc. has been invited by the Town of Atikokan to consider building a 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. plant in the community. With the town's coal-fired plant generating station scheduled to be phased out by the province in 2007, the municipality's ad hoc For this purpose. Meaning "to this" in Latin, it refers to dealing with special situations as they occur rather than functions that are repeated on a regular basis. See ad hoc query and ad hoc mode. energy committee is exploring new generating options. In a news release, the town says early discussions with the American company indicate SynFuel could be persuaded to respond to the provincial request for an energy generation proposal. Discussions have suggested a possible 210-megawatt generating station. SynFuel is planning a similar plant for 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. . Atikokan Mayor Dennis Brown is interested in the town playing a role in the energy development in northwestern Ontario. "If we can become a centre for environmentally responsible energy production while enjoying-some economic and employment benefits, everybody wins," he says. |
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