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16th Southern African Coal Science and Technology Conference

Ignorance is the downfall of any civilization, and when presented with crises like climate change, the time has passed where we can just stick our heads in the sand and pretend the problem will only affect much future generations.

2011 marks the 16th annual conference, which will be held on 1 and 2 November at the Wanderers Club in Johannesburg. Contact the Fossil Fuel Foundation for more information now!

There have been exciting advancements and breakthroughs in Clean Coal Technology and alternative energy generation, and the 16th Southern African Coal Science and Technology Conference Conference aims to present its attendees with a review of the latest advances and industry updates regarding clean coal technology relevant to the southern African region, and what this could mean for the environment and the curtailment of emissions, with special reference to greenhouse gases.  You will also get an understanding of the economic and cost implications of these developments.

Reasons to attend the Southern African Coal Science and Technology Conference

1. Many knowledgeable industry, government and academic speakers will address attendees on a range of topics from Coal Geology and Mining, Combustion and Power Generation, Underground Gasification and Conversion, and the Capture and Neutralisation of Waste Products and Emissions, thus keeping the discussion panels interesting and stimulating.
2. The opportunity to network with fellow professionals and experts in the energy industry.
3. Learn about the latest techniques and technologies in the Clean Coal Technology industry and how they will increase the performance of plants, as well as gain insight into the industry and its partnering subsidiaries.
4. Learn about the various courses on offer from the Fossil Fuel Foundation. Courses range from Coal in the Metallurgical Industry to Coal Combustion and Power Generation.
5. Form partnerships with industry leaders.

Fossil Fuel Foundation

The Fossil Fuel Foundation of Africa’s annual 16th Southern African Coal Science and Technology Conference is aimed at industries and individuals geared to arming themselves with the latest groundbreaking information regarding the clean coal technology industry, as well as alternative energy production techniques.