Shell, Shenhua to develop clean coal technology

Shell China Ltd. has signed a memorandum of understanding with Shenhua Coal to Liquid and Chemical Co. Ltd., under which the two parties will jointly develop clean coal technology. Lim Haw Kuang, chairman of Shell China, said that the cooperation will create more application choices for its leading clean coal technology. The companies are set to develop advanced coal gasification technology, as well as discuss the possibility of carbon capture and storage technology. (September 18, 2009)