Rising energy and transport costs rekindle interest in slurry pipelines

Journal Article · · Electr. Perspect.; (United States)

OSTI ID:7041347

McNeil, R B

Slurry-pipeline proponents claim that lower labor and fuel costs will cut the cost of transporting coal by competing with the railroads, bringing economies of scale, and requiring a less-inflationary capital structure. With studies confirming the economic advantages of pipelines and policies that encourage enough coal-production expansion to make both railroads and pipelines profitable, Congress continues to deny pipelines the right of eminent domain. The legal issues of water rights, states' rights, and mineral rights have also delayed pipeline approval. (DCK)

• Research Organization: Slurry Transport Association, Washington, DC
• OSTI ID: 7041347
• Journal Information: Electr. Perspect.; (United States), Journal Name: Electr. Perspect.; (United States); ISSN ELPED
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

01 COAL, LIGNITE, AND PEAT
013000 -- Coal
Lignite
& Peat-- Transport
Handling
& Storage
29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY
294001* -- Energy Planning & Policy-- Coal
CARBONACEOUS MATERIALS
COAL
COMPETITION
ECONOMICS
EMINENT DOMAIN
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FREIGHT PIPELINES
FUELS
LEGAL ASPECTS
MATERIALS
PIPELINES
SLURRY PIPELINES
TRANSPORT