Technologies for the sustainable use of coal provide opportunities to meet the important challenges of our energy future. This forthcoming event will address the wide range of thermo-chemical carbon feedstock conversion issues and will provide a high-level forum for exchange of information and expertise. Studies, current projects and operational experiences regarding IGCC and XtL technologies shall be presented, focusing on

• Gasification technology development/co-gasification,
• Underground gasification,
• Nuclear high temperature process heat for coal gasification,
• Fuel preparation and upgrading for gasification,
• Synthesis gas treatment,
• Combined cycle and gas turbine developments,
• Progress in synthesis technologies and synthesis gas applications,
• Carbon dioxide capture und storage,
• Entire concept evaluations.

At the most senior level we shall address strategic and political considerations to promote and advance clean coal technology. Keynote speakers will provide surveys on the latest trends for strategic orientation. The Conference Programme will include an interesting social programme and relevant technical tours.