AUTHOR=Takyi Shadrack Adjei , Zhang Yindi , Si Mengting , Zeng Fanjin , Li Yingnan , Tontiwachwuthikul Paitoon 

TITLE=Current status and technology development in implementing low carbon emission energy on underground coal gasification (UCG)

JOURNAL=Frontiers in Energy Research

VOLUME=Volume 10 - 2022

YEAR=2023

URL=https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/energy-research/articles/10.3389/fenrg.2022.1051417

DOI=10.3389/fenrg.2022.1051417

ISSN=2296-598X

ABSTRACT=Although coal mining has played a substantial role in worlds development as a key source of fuel for at least a period of 25 years, its value is partly offset by the massive environmental issues it presents during combustion. The shift to a net-zero CO2 emission will open notable possibilities for new coal technological models of which progressive studies and policies, development, and modernization will play a significant role. To accomplish this purpose, a collection of technologies has been proposed, one of which is cost-effective is the Underground Coal Gasification coupled with carbon capture storage, and utilization technology UCG-CCS/CCU. This paper reviews the current status and technology development in implementing low carbon emission energy on UCG. The study, therefore, leads to discussing the modern stage of UCG and CCS development, recent pilot operations and current developments of the growing market. At the same time, it provides reference for UCG combined with CCUS technology.