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MARKET OPPORTUNITIES FOR UTILIZATION OF OHIO FLUE GAS DESULFURIZATION AND OTHER COAL COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
(May, 2000)

This market development study was prepared by Ohio State University to assess the approximate annual volumes of CCP products produced in Ohio and the estimated and potential markets for each of three major use sectors. There are a number of potential markets for CCP use. These markets were identified and analyzed to determine the geographic and volumetric size.

The market report includes a listing and discussion of identified CCP products and/or applications, a listing of markets for these Ohio-produced CCPs, including market volume, the geographical relationship of the market to the producers, and the estimated economics of the markets for producers/brokers. The various benefits associated with CCP use to both users and CCP generators, including potential cost savings (loss) to both are discussed. A realistic market value for CCPs has been determined for various types of end uses, and to the extent possible, the profitability or avoided cost associated with CCP use has been determined by category for the CCP producers, brokers, and users. Maps are included to display the radius around each CCP production source (e.g., power plants) within which CCP transport/usage is economical.

The marketing report also lists and discusses the incentives and disincentives for CCP use, and makes recommendations on how to solve or remove the disincentives. While the report focuses on Ohio, it also briefly reviews existing CCP-use practices and precedents in neighboring states in this region.

Notably, the report had several co-sponsors from both the public and private sector. Among these included: the Ohio Coal Development Office, American Electric Power, Cinergy, FirstEnergy, Dravo Lime Company (now Carmeuse NA), USDOE/Federal Energy Technology Center (now National Energy Technology Center), the American Coal Ash Association-both national and Ohio Chapters, the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, Ohio Cattlemen's Association, and the Ohio Dairy Farmers' Association.

The report can be accessed through the various pdf files below. One file contains an Executive Summary, the other files contain the full report and its appendices.

Executive Summary

Volume 1 – Executive Summary

Volume 2 – Findings, Recommendations, and Conclusions

Volume 2 – Appendices