OTECO and VostokCoal created a global hub in the Taman port aimed to supply blended coals for pulverized coal injection (PCI) to the world market, according to the official website of the VostokCoal management company.
Blended coals will be produced on Vostochny and Kiyzassky coal open pit mines. In 2018, deliveries will start from 0.5 million tons per month and can be further increased to 1-1.2 million tons per month.
Target supply markets are India, China, Brazil, Europe.
"Thus, the alliance will become the Russian leader in in PCI supply used in metallurgical production," the company's statement says.
