Is UCG a proven technology?
Yes. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratories (LLNL), a research institute funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and home to some of the nation’s best minds on energy technology and security, developed UCG best practices based upon experience and science. Commercial-scale UCG projects have been used to gasify coal for more than 50 years. There have been more than 50 test and commercial UCG projects worldwide, including in the United States. Numerous commercial operations are currently in various stages of design, development, scale-up or operation. Recent investment and scientific study have led to numerous refinements that make the UCG process safer and cleaner.
