ACEP Deputy Director Testifies Before Alaska Legislature

Brent Sheets was in Juneau to testify before the Alaska Senate Resources Committee. The Committee convened an “Informational Hearing” regarding Alaska coal and coal technology on April 4.  Brent’s presentation included an overview on UAF’s coal plant upgrade, an explanation of fluidized bed combustors,  and an overview about coal gasification.  Other presenters included Lorali Simon and Dan Graham of the Alaska Coal Association who provided an overview of Alaska’s coal resources, Mike Wright of Golden Valley Electric Cooperative who provided an update on the Healy Clean Coal Plant, and representatives from Vivify, a new company developing emission control technology, about their technology.

Presentation: Primer on Coal Conversion Technology

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