Welcome to the bright future of clean coal plants

摘要

Coal is back in vogue. As regional natural gas supplies are being utilized at ever increasing rates and LNG shipments are being contemplated to fill the gap, coal gasification represents a viable option for countries with access to regional coal resources. Previously. natural gas-fired combined-cycle power plants were the power plant of choice for both utilities and independent power producers (IPP) in Southeast Asia, while coal-fired plants, though always reliable stand-bys, were farfrom being favorites. The subsequent rise in natural gas prices and continuing volatility, however, has led to resurgence in the planning and development of coal-fired generation.