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State-owned power utility Eskom was examining technologies and available supply of fine coal products, including briquettes and pellets, for potential use in power generation.

Eskom aimed to minimise the risks associated with primary energy supply and achieve a sustainable and consistent quality of supply for its power stations by establishing a strategic partnership with fine coal-based product manufacturers.

To this effect, the utility issued a request for information (RFI) earlier this week to assess and identify the markets and potential suppliers of fine coal, coal briquettes, coal pellets and any other fine coal-based products. The RFI was expected to close on August 15.

http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article/eskom-looking-at-fine-coal-for-power-generation-2012-07-12