Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and method for construction of an underground coal gasification (UCG) well liner assembly. In particular, a well liner segment for use in the construction of a UCG well liner assembly for conveying product gas to a production well is disclosed. Also disclosed are a system and method for UCG product gas production.

Abstract: A gas to liquids process is described wherein carbon dioxide is captured and used within the gas to liquids process.

Abstract: A pressurized alkali dispersion supply system for use in permeabilizing a coal seam, and in particular for connecting together open zones in a coal seam using a (almost horizontal) linkage channel comprising a multitude of fine cracks. The system includes a source of alkali/alkali solution, a source of pressurized air, a supply pipe and a fogger for forming an alkali mist that is dispersed within the pressurized air. Cracks/fractures open up in the coal seam (ie. permeabilization) under the influence of the compressed air together with dissolution of humic acids by the alkali mist.

Abstract: A gas to liquids process is described wherein carbon dioxide is captured and used within the gas to liquids process.

Abstract: The invention relates to compositions and method for construction of an underground coal gasification (UCG) well liner assembly. In particular, a well liner segment for use in the construction of a UCG well liner assembly for conveying product gas to a production well is disclosed. Also disclosed are a system and method for UCG product gas production.

Abstract: A pressurized alkali dispersion supply system for use in permeabilizing a coal seam, and in particular for connecting together open zones in a coal seam using a (almost horizontal) linkage channel comprising a multitude of fine cracks. The system includes a source of alkali/alkali solution, a source of pressurized air, a supply pipe and a fogger for forming an alkali mist that is dispersed within the pressurized air. Cracks/fractures open up in the coal seam (ie. permeabilization) under the influence of the compressed air together with dissolution of humic acids by the alkali mist.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a raw product stream (raw synthesis gas/raw syngas) generated by underground coal gasification (UCG). In one aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for cooling and initial cleaning of raw syngas gas, so that the treated UCG product stream is suitable for downstream applications such as for energy or chemical production. In another aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for isolating, treating and handling a raw UCG product stream that is generated either when igniting or decommissioning an underground coal gasifier and, due to its consistency, is generally unsuitable for energy or chemical production.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for treating a raw product stream (raw synthesis gas/raw syngas) generated by underground coal gasification (UCG). In one aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for cooling and initial cleaning of raw syngas gas, so that the treated UCG product stream is suitable for downstream applications such as for energy or chemical production. In another aspect, the invention concerns a method and apparatus for isolating, treating and handling a raw UCG product stream that is generated either when igniting or decommissioning an underground coal gasifier and, due to its consistency, is generally unsuitable for energy or chemical production.

Abstract: An ignition apparatus (150) configured to ignite an underground coal seam (151). The ignition apparatus (150) comprising an ignition system, a positioning system, a sensor (170) and a controller (165). The ignition system comprises ignition means and an ignition tool (155) for igniting the underground coal seam (151) from within the well channel (154) or well liner encasing the well channel (154). The positioning system comprises coiled tubing (156) connected to the ignition tool (155) and extendible through a well head (153) within the well channel (154) to position the ignition tool (155) at a desired location within the well channel (154). The positioning system further comprises a spool (157) for transporting and dispensing the coiled tubing (156).