Proceedings of the opportunities in the synfuels industry
World interest in coal-based synthetic fuels technology is like a roller coaster ride. Interest soars when energy prices are high or world oil supplies are threatened. When energy is inexpensive and oil is plentiful, interest plummets. However, some people remain undaunted by the ups and downs of the synfuels industry. They cling tenaciously to the idea that coal-based synthetic fuels are the world`s energy future. They are the select group attending the SynOps `92 symposium in Bismarck, North Dakota. SynOps `92 participants represent an extraordinary combination of visionaries and practical thinkers. They believe the ``coal refinery`` concept will eventually provide the most efficient and productive use of our coal resources. They know that coal is a valuable resource which can be used to produce a huge variety of valuable nonfuel products. They also recognize that until technology can make alternative fuels economically feasible, the world will continue to rely heavily on fossil fuels--especially coal, the world`s most abundant energy resource. Individual papers have been entered.
- Research Organization:
- USDOE Morgantown Energy Technology Center, WV (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC21-86MC10637
- OSTI ID:
- 10182405
- Report Number(s):
- DOE/MC/10637-3384; CONF-920822-; ON: DE93040068; TRN: 93:022841
- Resource Relation:
- Conference: Symposium on opportunities in the synfuels industry,Bismarck, ND (United States),31 Aug - 4 Sep 1992; Other Information: PBD: [1992]
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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