Gasification.

Using a controlled amount of oxygen and/or steam, gasification is a combustion-less process that converts organic and inorganic feedstock into carbon monoxide, hydrogen and carbon dioxide using temperatures over 800°C. The hydrogen can be captured and burnt or used for electrolysis through a fuel cell.

Alternatively, the hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide can be combined into Synthesis Gas (Syngas), which can itself be refined into other products such as diesel, ethanol and fertiliser. The former can be used in combustion processes to produce electricity.

Gasification is applicable to almost all feedstocks including hazardous, toxic and medical wastes, with the exception of radioactive and explosive materials.

Gasification plants work in variety of sizes, ranging from a modular shipping container to facilities of many megwatts.