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CIRI Aiming to Help Railbelt Energy Needs

Cook Inlet Regional, Incorporated, or CIRI, an Alaska Native Corporation on Friday added another piece to help fill the long-term energy needs of the Railbelt. It uses Underground Coal Gasification – or UCG, a technology that turns coal into gas that’s ready to pump into the existing energy infrastructure – without mining.Dave Donaldson, APRN – JuneauDownload Audio (MP3)