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Western US steam coal exports to the Pacific Basin: port and marine task group. [Data on 26 possible Western USA ports and terminal facilities]

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6842583

Volume 5 sets forth considerations and options in developing coal ports on the West Coast of the US. It includes information on the size, configuration, and ownership of the present and planned world bulk vessel fleet, as well as factors affecting the cost and efficiency of sealift transportation alternatives - including Panamax and VLCCs. The report also covers capacity and timing of development for receiving ports, synthesized from research and discussions with industry and government officials in Japan, South Korea, and the Republic of China. The physical and environmental aspects of announced plans to expand West Coast port capacity, capital and operating costs, and lead times for port expansion are also covered. The report includes marine charts and serial photographs of the 26 planned West Coast port sites.

Research Organization:
Western Governors Regional Energy Policy Office, Denver, CO (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
FG01-81RA50665
OSTI ID:
6842583
Report Number(s):
DOE/RA/50665-T1; ON: TI84011395
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English