What does BC use coal for?

Over 95 per cent of coal currently produced in BC is metallurgical coal, which is used in the production of steel from iron ore. The province also produces some thermal coal. Most BC coal is exported internationally via coal ports on the west coast near Vancouver and Prince Rupert.

Does British Columbia use coal for electricity?

While other places such as Ontario have committed to phasing out coal-fired power generation, British Columbia has, for the first time ever, opted for coal-fired power.

Where is biocoal used?

The biocoal in the form of pellets can be used in traditional coal-fired plants, but also for industrial heating processes, buildings or city district heating projects. Compared to coal combustion, per tonne of biocoal, 2.5 tons of CO2 is saved.

Is creosote the same as coal tar?

Creosote is the common name used for a variety of products that include wood creosote, coal tar creosote, coal tar, coal tar pitch, and coal tar pitch volatiles.

What products come from coal?

Coal also has a myriad of other uses, including in cement production, carbon fibers and foams, medicines, tars, synthetic petroleum-based fuels, and home and commercial heating.

Why does BC have so much coal?

Not only did B.C. have a more pro-coal stance in government, it also had access to ports and, historically, local metal-refining facilities with an appetite for coal, like what is now the Teck Resources facility in Trail. Metallurgical coal was made into coke at coke ovens across the province.

Does British Columbia burn coal?

British Columbia’s role in the global coal industry has avoided scrutiny because not much coal is burned in the province. There are no coal- fired power plants in BC, so it surprises many British Columbians to discover that BC is now the seventh-largest coal producer in North America.

What is the main source of electricity in British Columbia?

flowing water
British Columbia generates nearly all of its electricity by harnessing the power of flowing water, a clean and renewable source. The rest comes from forest biomass, wind, natural gas, solar, and landfill gas.

How is biocoal produced?

Biocoal is produced by processing dry biomass in an inert environment (no oxygen) at high temperatures, a process referred to as pyrolysis. Depending on the temperatures and the characteristics of the end product, the process may also be referred to as torrefaction.

What is biocoal?

Biocoal is a new carbon neutral solid biofuel made from organic waste. Antaco’s biocoal has properties similar to fossil coal and can be used as a direct replacement for coal or wood pellets. It can provide a similar amount of energy as low grade fossil coal and 30% – 80% more energy than wood pellets.

Can you still buy original creosote?

Notice: In 2003, it became an offence for the general public to purchase and apply Coal Tar Creosote. However, the product is still available for sale to trades-people. This means the traditional user such as the agricultural community, builders, etc.

What has replaced creosote?

Our approved creosote substitute ‘WOCO Creocote’ is a spirit oil-based, effective treatment for exterior wood. It has been developed as a safer (for the user) alternative to original creosote. It is still designed to be used to protect wood against rotting fungi and wood destroying insects on external timbers.