This web site has been prepared by Dr. Michael Green. He is an independent consultant working in the field of
underground coal gasification, with 30 years experience in energy related
engineering research.
He was recently the Director of the European trial of underground in-seam
gasification in Spain which ended in mid 1999. For
the past five years he has been working
with the UK Department of Trade and Industry on UCG studies.
These have included coal resource studies, advanced drilling,
environmental reviews, economic, planning and public perception
issues.
In 2004, Michael
Green founded UCG Engineering Ltd to focus and develop his
growing worldwide activities on underground coal gasification.
Since its formation, enquiries from as far afield as China,
India and Southern Africa have been received and several
have progressed or are moving towards work contracts.
Michael Green is in contact with other specialists in UCG, drilling and geology and process
as well as a number of Industrial companies interested in the technology,
either as a watching brief or possible future exploitation.
He is able to provide information and studies on UCG
including;