Coal and Power Systems
Gasification
NETL's Gasification Technologies Program supports Research & Development (R&D) in the area of gasification — a process for the conversion of carbon-based materials (feedstocks) such as coal into synthesis gas (syngas) that can be converted to separate hydrogen and carbon dioxide gas streams as a way to make clean electricity while preventing the release of carbon dioxide. The program goal is to be able to sequester 90% of the carbon from coal with minimal impact to the cost of electricity. Synthesis gas can also be used to produce clean transportation fuels and chemicals.. The DOE strives to make technology improvements to gasification technologies so gasification can help provide a clean, stable, secure, affordable energy supply to meet the nation's growing energy demands.
The Program Mission is to lead
R&D efforts to enhance the performance of gasification systems, thus enabling U.S. industry to improve the competitiveness of gasification-based processes. The gasification program will reduce equipment costs, improve process environmental performance, and increase process reliability and flexibility.
Other Gasification Program Activities include
educating the public about gasification
and ongoing contacts and discussions
with the public and industry concerning what the future of gasification should be. Although
in commercial use for more than 100 years, gasification undergoes a continuing evolution
in order to meet today's needs.
Closely Aligned Organizations: Gasification Systems Technologies coordinates and works with other DOE programs, national laboratories, and private organizations to ensure that gasification R&D dovetails well with other R&D efforts, and to ensure efficient technology development with minimum cost to the taxpayer.
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