Cat-HTR Products

Oily Coal Slurry

By using high-pressure steam, IER's Cat-HTR Process transforms low-energy density lignite into an oily coal slurry (see picture to the right), which can be simply processed into a high-grade synthetic crude oil (or 'syncrude') and a high-grade micronised coal.

View the Cat-HTR Process Diagram

Synthetic Crude Oil ('Syncrude')

Independent analysis has found that IER's synthetic crude oil ('syncrude') can be processed into an array of high-value fractions, including transportation fuels and valuable waxes, under near standard refinery conditions.

Micronised Coal

IER's micronised coal is at least comparable to medium-volatility pulverised coal injection (or ‘PCI’) coal; it can, therefore, be used as a reductant in the production of steel. The coal can also be used to generate electricity; the emissions from lignite-fired power plants can be reduced if IER's coal replaces lignite as a feedstock.