Underground Coal Gasification (UCG)
The energy industry continues to respond to the pressure of providing environmentally sensitive and economical
electric power generation, fuel, and chemical supplies. Underground coal gasification (UCG), with its environmental
and economic advantages, is a technology that offers advantages over traditional conventional coal technologies.
Black & Veatch has been providing engineering services for UCG projects for two decades and our service offerings
include objective advice and superior consulting services for upfront analysis, screening and project planning,
world class capabilities to effectively integrate complex process components, and proven major project execution
capabilities from detailed engineering to engineer-procure-construct projects.
Black & Veatch’s experience in UCG, combined with decades of combustion turbine and coal fueled power
generation project experience, and capabilities in gasification and gas processing, uniquely positions us to
deliver environmentally sensitive and economical solutions that meet our clients' needs. Black & Veatch also has
expertise in converting UCG gas into fuels and chemicals.