Carbon Energy Corporation (formerly known as Metex Resources Limited) is an
Australian
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global energy technology provider and services company with expertise in unconventional
syngas
Syngas, or synthesis gas, is a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide in various ratios. The gas often contains some carbon dioxide and methane. It is principally used for producing ammonia or methanol. Syngas is combustible and can be used as ...
extraction utilising its proprietary Underground Coal Gasification (UCG) technology. It operates an underground coal gasification pilot plant at Bloodwood Creek,
Queensland
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, Australia. In 2009, Carbon Energy signed an agreement with the
Chile
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an company
Antofagasta Minerals
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Once claimed by Bolivia followin ...
to develop an underground coal gasification project in Mulpún, Chile. The Company is headquartered in
Brisbane
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, Australia, is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) as CNX and is quoted on the OTCQX International Exchange as CNXAY in the
United States
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.
Carbon Energy has gone in to administration. The Australian government failed to act.
See also
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Coal mining in Chile
In Chile, coal mining is restricted to a few places located in its southern half. Energy originating from coal stands for 11,6% of Chile's electricity consumption.Cougar Energy
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Linc Energy
Linc Energy was an Australian energy company that specialised in coal-based synthetic fuel production, as well as conventional oil and gas production. It was engaged in development and commercialisation of proprietary underground coal gasifica ...