Coal gasification -- myths, challenges and opportunities

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PNNL research scale gasifier. Credit: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
PNNL research scale gasifier. Credit: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

There is a growing consensus that increased demand for electricity will cement coal’s place in the energy portfolio for years to come. In fact, more than half of the electricity produced in the United States comes from coal. With demand for electricity expected to double by 2050 and renewable resources still years away from offsetting increased demand, it is clear -- coal is here to stay.


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