Petroleum Coke: The Coal Hiding in the Tar Sands
WEBJan 17, 2013 · On a perunit of energy basis petcoke emits 5 to 10 percent more carbon dioxide than coal. A ton of petcoke yields on average percent more CO2 than a ton of coal. The proven tar sands reserves of Canada will yield roughly 5 billion tons of petcoke – enough to fully fuel 111 coal plants to 2050. Because it is considered a refinery ...