Ignite Energy 'CAT-HTR' Demonstration Plant

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The Ignite Energy 'CAT-HTR' Demonstration Plant is a plant located in Somersby near Gosford in NSW to trial the processing of approximately 20,000 tonnes a year of brown coal into oil and dry coal. The project, which was established in 2009, is owned by Ignite Energy Resources with the support of TRUenergy.

Google Satellits image & Street View image

• http://g.co/maps/cu9tz the large building on the right is the main demonstration centre and the office is to the left)
• http://g.co/maps/nen6y (the building on the left is the main demonstration centre and the office is to the right).

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External resources

• Ignite Energy Resources, "Minister inspects ground breaking coal emissions abatement technology ", Media Release, December 14, 2011.
• Martin Ferguson, "Biofuels Plant Offers Cleaner Energy Options", Media Release, December 14, 2011.