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New 2010 UCG Training Course 2010

The only dedicated UCG Training Course  covering all aspects of this exciting technology

Course No. 1/10 Date: 27th September - 1st October 2010

Location: Imperial College London

This is a must for all in Mining, Geology, Gasification,  Horizontal and Directional Drilling,Chemical Engineering, Syngas production, Hydrogeology, GTL, CSG, CCS and providers of services to the gasification industry.

This intensive course is also important for those tasked with regulatory and licensing for UCG and will give a much sought after insider view of this exciting and rapildy emerging technology to those in finance and energy commodities.

Join us to find out how your skills or services can be part of this rapidly growing industry.

For course costs and details click here

6th UCGP International Conference and Workshop

We are inviting abstracts for our next  international 2 day event. This invitation is open to all and we welcome you to submit papers on any topic related or associated with UCG technology. If you have not attended our events before event, they offer great exposure  unrivalled networking and the opportunity to debate and discuss UCG related issues with a unique peer group. Download information on themes, deadlines and event content here.

Our last event was another resounding success- Over 100 senior delegates from all the leading coal rich nations registered to attend for this two-day UCG Workshop and Conference., the carefully constructed programme featured a variety of key speakers, all highlighting topics relevant to the commercial growth and development of UCG Technology.

The event offered not only timely insight, knowledge exchange and great audience participation but unsurpassed networking. Key topics were Training, Regulatory and Licensing criteria, Groundwater aspects of UCG Techology and deveoplments in Drilling Techniques. Also covered, were process design principles, legal fameworks, financial and investor relations and the need to engage in public dialogue.Delegates from 35 nations participated in our most ambitious conference programme to date.

Our first Networking event was also a huge success and will become a regular feature of future events.

If you were unable to join us please fill in the request form to get copies of all the presentations

What is the UCG Partnership?

The UCG Partnership, is a non-profit organisation set up to independently educate, inform and promote Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) Technology globally.  The UCG Partnership, the only industry association UCG, has established a global alliance of knowledge, expertise, training, networking and information for UCG to address the growing interest and the need for trained and experienced operatives. Supporting almost 12,000 professionals, the Partnership has created a community for energy professionals and academics and a scientific and technical base for industry. We advise governments, regulatory bodies and the public, offering independent information, professionalism and a wealth of expertise in UCG.

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What is Underground Coal Gasification?

UCG (Underground Coal Gasification) is the conversion of coal, whilst still in the ground, into a a high quality synthetic gas that can be processed to provide fuels for power generation, diesel fuels, jet fuels and hydrogen.

It is safe, cleaner and less intrusive than conventional mining and can utilise much of the worlds otherwise unmineable coal reserves.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe? How does it benefit the local community? How clean is UCG technology? How much coal is there? What is security of supply? Is coal really dirty? ....
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Join The UCG Partnership

We invite all who are interested,  involved or supply services and products that are used in the UCG process to join and offer both Academic and General Membership.

Members benefit from free access to UCGP conferences, excellent networking and contacts, timely industry news plus information and support from the centre

Members currently include: oil and gas companies, energy associations, universities, UCG operators and technical specialists, lawyers, banks, governments and regional development agencies. Countries represented include: USA, UK, South Africa, China, India, Australia, Canada, Indonesia, Brazil, Norway, Russia, Indonesia and Slovakia.

To find how UCGP can help you contact us at: info@ucgp.com

Employment Opportunities

Register your interest in employment opportunities in underground coal gasification projects around the world.
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Investment in UCG

UCGP will list your investment opportunity for free. Please send details to rohan.courtney@ucgp.com
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Contact UCGP

If you would like further information or have a question or request, we can be contacted by phone, email or fax. Email: info@ucgp.com
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