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The $US1 billion FutureGen plant will use advances in integrated gasification combined cycle, carbon capture and sequestration and hydrogen production technologies.
Xstrata Coal chief executive Peter Coates said as the world’s largest exporter of thermal coal, the company was demonstrating its commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Members of the FutureGen Alliance include American Electric Power, Anglo American, BHP Billiton, the China Huaneng Group, Consol Energy, E.ON US, Foundation Coal, Rio Tinto Energy America, Peabody Energy, PPL Corporation, and Southern Company.
