Coal gasification:UCG - getting the most out of coal
Burning coal above ground is one way of extracting energy from the resource. The gasification of coal is another method, which can also deliver valuable by-products - and it can be done underground, eliminating the need for mining. Steve Walters argues the case for underground coal gasification, and discusses a project planned for Scotland which would be Britain's first.
Article details
Journal title: Energy World
Publisher: Energy Institute
Keywords: coal gasification
Subjects: Mining Engineering, Project Management, Electricity from fuel combustion, Heat generation, Mining and quarrying, Coal, Solid fossil fuels and derived products, Primary energy production, Enhanced oil recovery, Horizontal wells, Offshore exploration, Coal gasification, Carbon monoxide
