Upsurge in coal port developments. [Developments at Savannah, GA and Baltimore, MD for coal export]

Journal Article · Fri Oct 31 23:00:00 EST 1980 · World Coal; (United States)

OSTI ID:6696630

A major new port for exporting coal is being developed at Savannah, GA. Annual capacity is to be up to 15,000,000 tpy and the cost about $60,000,000. Storage will be provided for 1,000,000 tons of coal and blending facilities will be provided. Consolidation Coal Co. has purchased the Canton Terminal and Railroad Co., at Baltimore, MD. The annual capacity will be increased to 10,000,000 tpy. Occidental Petroleum Co. has contracted for an export facility at Curtis Bay, Baltimore with a 300,000 ton storage facility and unloading facilities rated at 3500 tph and ship loading facilities rated at 6000 tph. (LTN)

• OSTI ID: 6696630
• Journal Information: World Coal; (United States), Journal Name: World Coal; (United States) Vol. 6:11; ISSN WOCOD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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