Bauer, Terry 1974-02-19

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Terry Bauer, engineer with El Paso Natural Gas Company, describes the process of coal gasification and speculates on its future value as a fuel and power source.

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Interviewee Name: Terry Bauer

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Date: February 19, 1974

Location: Lubbock, Texas

Interviewer: Mrs. Ben Zeeck

Length: 15 minutes


Abstract

Tape 1, Side 1: Description of coal reserves in New Mexico, Potential coal uses examined, Coal gasification process reviewed, Economic feasibility of coal gasification and distinctive character of El Paso's gasification plan noted, Job described, Gasification research mentioned, Prediction on future significance of coal gasification made, Environmental desirability emphasized, History of coal gasification theory given

Tape 1, Side 2: Blank

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