About Asian SBC

The ASBCUG aims at creating a forum to share technical and operational experiences, especially in the are of safety. It will serve as a platform to promote safe handling, storage, and usage of sub-biuminous coals for power plants in Asia. The ASBCUG will also develop a series of best practices to encourage maximum safety when utilizing this valuable low-sulfur fuel. An annial meeting will be held in Asia where candid discussions are encouraged.

Objectives:

• To promote the safe, efficient, and economic use of sub-bituminous coals by generating companies that currently use, or are considering its use.
• To develop web-based forum for experience sharing and technical discussion.
• To address the latest technical/operational challenges through formation of joint technical workgroups on an as needed basis.
• To work with other interested industry groups and associations on topics related to sub-bituminous coals.
• To evaluate and define best practices for keeping pace with the latest technology development for sub-bituminous coal usage.