Coal Gasification Pilot Plant Project Update #2

Construction continues on the Gasification Plant Project. The gasification tower is complete and the main process building is standing. Construction teams are focused on completing the instrumentation and final electrical work for the gasifier tower. Additional crews are focused on completing the installation of the many systems housed in the process building intended to duplicate the operation of the major commercial plants. VEC has begun actively supporting the general contractor and our client in the field to assist in final construction and commissioning activities.

The end of construction is drawing near and the initial gasification system test is tentatively planned for January 2009. This will be a great way to ring in the new year with a resolution that demonstrates the commitment to clean energy derived from the most abundant domestic natural resource, coal.

There’s even rumor that President-elect Obama may make a personal site visit.






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