Considering that there are several large-scale coal gasification projects operating nationwide, and a significant number currently in various stages of development, Superna Energy foresees coal gasification technologies becoming a key component in coal’s resurgence. 

Gasification, also known as partial oxidation, has been commercially practiced for many years; especially in the chemical industry, where most of the installed plants produce ammonia, hydrogen or other chemicals. The feedstock for these plants has included natural gas, oil-derived fuels, petroleum coke and coal. Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle (IGCC) is often proposed as an alternate method of converting environmentally disadvantaged fuels into electricity.  

Some believe that IGCC units will not be built in the short term unless natural gas prices remain elevated, there is high load growth and a national cap on CO2 emissions are implemented.  However, the technology's main long-term advantage is its ability to control greenhouse gas emission, andIntegrated gasification combined cycle technology, combined with the sequestration of carbon stripped out in the process, is as close to a perfect solution for environmental emissions as there is.

Coal gasification's proven technolog represents the cleanest, least wasteful coal-processing technology; it’s increasingly cost-competitive; and, it’s gaining acceptance as the best available emissions control technology for coal.

Superna Energy is currently assisting in the development of coal gasification projects and can provide services for gasification projects including the following:

• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Development Support
• Siting
• Capital
• Contract Support
• Coordination