Thar Coal Project Overview

Byline: ZAHOOR A. ABBASI Government of Sindh needs to be commended for its continuing efforts for the development of Thar Coal such as creating a private/public sector partnership with Engro, signing MOU's with various investors and massively funding the experimental technology of underground coal gasification (UCG). However, serious technical, administrative, and cost issues remain unclear which if left unaddressed may result in complications and delays in the implementation and success of the Thar coal project. The purpose of this technical discussion is to highlight some of these issues and provide suggestions from a professional perspective with intent to assist and to inform.