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Underground gasification of coal

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OSTI ID:5204218
The underground gasification of coal would appear to be a more attractive alternative method of energy development during the latter part of the Twentieth Century than it was earlier. More stringent environmental standards, increased concern for mine safety and economic considerations that require another look at different methods and lower quality seams all serve to emphasize the positive points of underground gasification. Underground gasification offers considerable potential especially as a safer, more environmentally acceptable means of using lower quality coal seams.
OSTI ID:
5204218
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English