Research Article
Nov 1976
Availability of Water for Coal Conversion
Author: Phil Q. GibbsAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 102, Issue 2
Abstract
Coal is abundant in the Northern Great Plains. Other forms of energy from converting coal require water. Sources where substantial water supplies are available are limited, but there are some that could serve Montana, Wyoming, and North Dakota. Sources are primarily in Upper Missouri River Basin and tributaries. Yellowstone River Compact allocates water between Montana and Wyoming on four interstate tributaries. Existing storage impoundments are preferred. Locations, capacities, and streamflow are shown. Possible routes and cost of water conveyance have been determined in studies by Bureau of Reclamation. Energy companies hold options to some stored waters. Ground water from Madison Formation deep beneath the Fort Union-Powder Basin Coal Region is possible alternative water source. Federal and state cooperation is required to make developments possible, and developers are required to satisfy environmental statutes.
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Journal of the Water Resources Planning and Management Division
Volume 102 • Issue 2 • November 1976
Pages: 219 - 225
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© 1976 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 12, 2021
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Phil Q. Gibbs
Regional Planning Engr., Upper Missouri Region, Bureau of Reclamation, Billings, Mont
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