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Title: Prep plant population rebounds

Journal Article · · Coal Age
OSTI ID:20688484

Demand and higher prices allows more operators to build and upgrade plants. The 2005 US Prep Plant Census found that the number of coal preparation plants has grown from 212 to 265 in five years - a 53 plant gain or a 20% increase over that reported by Coal Age in 2000. The number of bituminous coal washing facilities grew by 43 to 250. The article discusses the survey and the companies involved and presents a table giving key details of plants arranged by state. 6 tabs.

OSTI ID:
20688484
Journal Information:
Coal Age, Vol. 110, Issue 10; ISSN 0009-9910
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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