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Clean coal isn't climate-friendly yet

Tuesday, 11. October 2005

A recent news article expanded on the discussion of environmental concerns relating to clean coal plant, especially IGCC plants.

Since there is no requirement for carbon capture, plants are not being built with this feature.
IGCC plants cost 20% more than conventional plants
Carbon capture boosts the cost of conventional plants 60%, but only boosts the cost of IGCC plants 25%.
IGCC plants can remove 90% of mercury at 1/10th the cost of mercury removal in conventional plants.

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