Syngas can be used for its heat value in generating low emission electricity, but its most valuable use is as a feedstock in chemical synthesis of products such as
- ammonia for fertiliser and explosives
- methanol and liquid fuels
These value-adding industries will be established on the coal field, bringing new employment and opportunities to regional centres. For example, a UCG based 1,000 tonne per day ammonia plant will produce over $30 billion value of fertiliser and explosives over its 20 year life.
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