Rising energy demand is driving the growth in coal gasification

May 6, 2011 - PRLog -- SMi’s 4th annual Gasification conference will bring together leading industry experts to share information and discuss the challenges facing the industry.  Covering a wide range of industry driven topics such as the latest UCG and IGCC developments, Gasification will also be uncovering newer trends including biomass gasification and niche technologies within the field.

The conference will host a panel of industry experts including Dr Andrew Minchener, Principal Associate at IEA Clean Coal Centre who will investigate how gasification is undertaken in China and take a look at the Chinese government's energy policies.  This session will also examine the integrated gasification combination cycle for power generation and how the industry is moving towards sustainability within the coal sector.

Gasification will feature speakers responsible for key projects around the world and provide in-depth analysis of the issues facing the sector; this comprehensive conference provides essential information for the coal and power industries.

Gasification is sponsored by Gasification Energy Operations and MAN Turbo and will take place on Monday 6th – Tuesday 7th June at the Crowne Plaza - The City hotel in London.

Full information and the conference programme can be found at www.smi-online.co.uk/2011gasification39.asp

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For more information visit www.smi-online.co.uk