November 14, 2008
The Queensland and federal governments are hoping a world-first combustion technology project will revolutionise coal-fired power.
The technology, being trialled at the Callide A power station in central Queensland, is aimed at cutting carbon dioxide emissions by 90 per cent compared with conventional coal-burning systems.
Federal Resources Minister Martin Ferguson and Queensland Energy Minister Geoff Wilson attended a ceremony on Friday to mark the start of construction work at the $206 million Callide Oxyfuel Project.
"This is the first project of its type anywhere in the world and governments and industry across the globe are keenly awaiting its results," Mr Ferguson said.
"It's projects like this which will guarantee a future for coal in Australia." Continue...
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