Sunday, September 9, 2007

Dig it!

This site is down river from New Orleans in Pointe a la Hatche. The TECO terminal there brings in various forms of coal and coke (coke is the carbon residuals from the petroleum refining process). They blend all the various types to get the desired burning characteristics for electric generating plants in Florida.

Large industrial facilities line much of the Mississippi River both below and above New Orleans.

--steve buser

--steve buser

8 comments:

Lynette said...

In truth, where would this country be without the Father of Waters? I don't want to imagine how history would have to be re-written.

Neva said...

What an interesting picture....thanks for the info!

Annie said...

Hi Steve, Every little boy I know would love to have this picture on his wall.

Marie said...

I like all of your photos, as I love your city, but the photos of the past few days days have been particularly beautiful and interesting, I think.

Anonymous said...

Interesting commentary and photo

Anonymous said...

That's a pretty cool photo. It looks almost like a toy model of a quarry.

photowannabe said...

Very interesting information and a great photo to explain it.

• Eliane • said...

I like this picture: the contrasts in colors and textures. Very nice!