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National Energy Production via Underground Coal Gasification
Welcome to UCG Association - the representative body for the global Underground Coal Gasification industry, providing impartial, unbiased information and training on all aspects of UCG technology.
Our aim - to see the safe deployment of UCG technology worldwide.
Our remit - to educate, encourage and inform of the opportunity that UCG offers to a world in need of safe, secure, clean, affordable energy.
What is Underground Coal Gasification?
Underground Coal Gasification is the gasification of coal in-situ, which is achieved by drilling boreholes into the coal and injecting water/air or water/oxygen mixtures. It is both an extraction process (like coal mining) and a conversion...
Read moreHow UCG Works
The Basic UCG Process - has two wells drilled into the coal, one for injection of the oxidants, another to bring the product gas to surface. Coal has considerable variation in its resistance to flow,...
Read moreWorldwide UCG Projects and Developments
Renewed interest in UCG technology has recently occurred in most coal producing regions of the world, led largely by Australia where entrepreneurial companies are harnessing the potential for power generation and gas to liquids manufacturer. Other...
Read moreWhy we need it?
Coal production has been increasing over the past 10 years, despite calls for lower emissions and continued research into the development of alternative energy sources. The International Energy Association (IEA) predicts an increase in coal usage of...
Read moreWhat we do
UCGA is a member organisation made up of technical industry experts, researchers, academics and those working in commercial energy .Focused on the promotion and development of the highest standards of education and professional performance within...
Read moreReports and Consultations
The Global CCS Institute - The Global Status of CCS: 2010 published March 9, 2011 The Report is an annual global review of project developments and issues relevant to the deployment of CCS. It has been...
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