The 4th International Freiberg Conference on Gasification and XtL Technologies will be held May 3 – 6 at the Dresden Hilton Hotel. The conference will discuss technologies for the sustainable use of coal provide opportunities to meet the important challenges of our energy future. This upcoming event will address the wide range of thermo-chemical carbon feedstock conversion issues and will provide a high-level forum for exchange of information and expertise. Studies, current projects and operational experiences regarding IGCC and XtL technologies shall be presented, focusing on:


•Gasification technology development/co-gasification,
•Underground gasification/gasification with nuclear power integration,
•Fuel preparation and upgrading for gasification,
•Synthesis gas treatment,
•Combined cycle and gas turbine developments,
•Progress in synthesis technologies and synthesis gas applications,
•Carbon dioxide capture und storage,
•Entire concept evaluations.


Strategic and political considerations to promote and advance clean coal technology will be discussed by senior industry leaders. Keynote speakers will provide surveys on the latest trends for strategic orientation. The Conference Program will include an interesting social program and relevant technical tours.