500,000 tons of petcoke, will be exported by the Port of Coatzacoalcos
January 11, 2012
2012 began with the consolidation of one of the most important projects for the port of Coatzacoalcos petcoke exports.
Coke is a byproduct of oil refining and is used primarily as fuel in cement industries.
Derived from the start of operations after the reconfiguration, on December 5th 2011, the refinery "Gral Lazaro Cardenas", in Minatitlan, Veracruz, initiated the production of this mineral. The PMI Trading company, PEMEX's commercial arm, plans to export 30,000 tons a month for this prime destination port to the United States of America.
In a 3-hectare area within the port area is made the reception and storage of mineral and given the responsibility of the port with the environment, they have met all the requirements for this project is developed efficiently and safely. Therefore, from the output of the refinery, coke is impregnated with a polymer to prevent contamination during transport to the Port of Coatzacoalcos. After your deposit at the port, the company T.M.A., S.A. de C.V. responsible for the operation, has plans to use a sprinkler system water, which will keep the product moist and reduce the level of dust produced by the mineral collection.
Thus, the port of Coatzacoalcos, Mexico's leader in bulk cargo, begins new year getting projects that let itself consolidate as the best option for international trade in the south.