Kentucky is aggressively pursuing coal gasification projects with a comprehensive offering.  Kentucky has taken an innovative and progressive approach to developing coal gasification plants in the state.  The state is a coal state and realizes the importance of using coal as an energy source. This knowledge and understanding of the importance of coal derived energy as one piece of a national energy policy is demonstrated by the permit process.

Kentucky offers an attractive incentive package to developers that are looking for a site for a coal gasification project. The state will tailor a package that provides long term financial incentives for a project that relies on long term financing. The states economic development agency has a explanation of the benefits available, “Incentives for Energy Independence Act“.

The state is proactively evaluating possible sites for development. Kentucky has engaged a consultant to assist with locating possible sites for coal gasification projects. This process took over two years and identified 42 sites fit for the intended purpose. This means that these sites are essentially “pre-approved” by the state.

Kentucky understands the economics and the necessity of using coal for generating electricity. More than 90% of the states electricity is generated with coal. The Governor recognizes the importance of finding solutions for the sequestration of CO2 and is moving to forward with facillitating the development of CO2 solutions in the state.

The infrastructure necessary to support a commercial scale coal gasification plant is existing. The state has an extensive network of rail lines. The rivers can be used for barge transportation. There is a well developed network of pipelines for transporting SNG, liquid fuels, and CO2.

Consider Kentucky for siting a coal gasification plant.