State-of-the-Art Facility
DTE Electric Company receives approximately 10 million tons of coal per year through the Superior Midwest Energy Terminal.
With large-capacity storage and access to low-cost bulk transportation, the Superior Midwest Energy Terminal accommodates a range of coal transshipment needs throughout the Great Lakes region.
Capabilities
- Storage for eight coal types in large volumes with the capability of storing more in the future
- Blending of up to three dissimilar quality coals during the vessel loading process
- 5,000 TPH maximum unit train unloading rate (rotary coupler cars)
- 11,500 TPH maximum vessel loading rate
- Routinely accommodate vessels of up to 1,000' length and two 123-car unit trains
| Terminal Information | |
|---|---|
| Location | St. Louis Bay, at the mouth of the St. Louis River (Lake Superior) in Superior, Wisconsin |
| Owner & Operator | Midwest Energy Resources Company |
| Railroad Connection(s) | Burlington Northern Santa Fe and Union Pacific |
| Dock Length | 1,200 feet |
| Dumping Machine | 1 rotary Metso Unit, 5,000 TPH |
| Loading System | Traveling shiploader with shuttle boom |
| Restrictions on Coal, Coke Size | Maximum top size of 4 inches |
| Practical Maximum Annual Capacity | 25.5 million tons |
| Ground Storage | 5.0 million tons. Coal can be dumped from railcars to storage or can be moved directly to vessels. |
| Number of Barges/Vessels Loaded Simultaneously | One |
| Type of Trimming Chute | Angled, rotating |
| Maximum Vessel Size | Length: 1,105 ft. Beam: 105 ft. Draft: 28 ft. |
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