Underground coal gasification generates Australian-first syngas power

摘要

Carbon Energy achieved electricity generation using syngas produced throug its unique process of underground coal gasification (UCG) in August. The company achieved this Australian first at its UCG syngas power plant at Bloodwood Creek, Queensland. Carbon Energy managing director, Andrew Dash said this achievement represents a major step forward for the company as its moves closer to its first revenue milestone - connection to Ergon Energy's local electricity grid, expected later this year. "The facility confirms Carbon Energy as a world leader in UCG technology development and expertise that delivers lower emissions energy from coal," Mr Dash said.