Prospective Regional Markets for Coal Conversion Plant Products Projected to 1980and 1985.

摘要

The objective of the study was to analyze potential regional markets for coal conversion products over the period to 1985. Thus,the study evaluated and presented the prospective markets for synthetic crude oil,light and heavy fuel oil,low-Btu gas,high-Btu gas,and electricity derived from low-Btu gas. With respect to demand regions,the study utilized Petroleum Administration for Defense (PAD) regions. Four coal mining areas were provided by the Office of Coal Research as possible sites for multi-product coal conversion sites--the Appalachian Region,the Central Region,the Northern Great Plains Region (Fort Union Deposit),and the San Juan River Region (Four Corners). Each of the subject products markets was appraised independently,in order to facilitate the analysis of the unique characteristics attending their respective supply,demand,and price. The supply,demand,and price of conventional fuels were analyzed on a historical and current basis. In projecting the supply and price of alternative fuels to 1980and 1985,both conventional and non-conventional products,such as shale oil and liquefied natural gas,were taken into account. Hence,the demands for coal conversion products were appraised within the context of the supply and price of alternatives. Due to the various uncertainties with respect to the future energy situation,projections of the demand for conversion products at various prices were generally shown in a range. (auth,abstract modified).