Coal gasification can be a solution for regions that seek alternatives to the use of pulverized coal technology and are concerned about high natural gas prices and environmental/political issues.
Gasification can economically and environmentally fuel new generation requirements for load growth or to repower older coal plants that require environmental enhancements. It can also refuel existing combined cycle plants that cannot be dispatched due to high natural gas prices.
WorleyParsons has extensive experience in the design and construction of gasification process units. We have provided coal gasification plant design and support contractor services for the past 25 years to the U.S. Department of Energy, the Electric Power Research Institute, energy producers, and both domestic and off-shore private utility corporations. WorleyParsons also has substantial qualifications and experience in process design and cost estimating for greenfield and repowering applications.
WorleyParsons is committed to an independent approach and works with all major gasification technology providers such as Siemens, GE Energy, Shell, E-Gas, and British Gas/Lurgi. Our Select group utlizes an in-house proprietary process and economic models to conduct feasibility studies and front-end engineering and design packages.
