ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Georgetown Coal Gasification Plant

Okay, imagine a big factory called the Georgetown Coal Gasification Plant. This factory takes in coal, which is a black rock that we dig out of the ground, like the rocks you find in the backyard.

Inside the factory, the coal is heated up in a process called gasification. This turns the coal into a gas, which can be burned to make electricity or other useful things like fertilizer or chemicals.

But, burning gas that comes from coal can create a lot of pollution, which can hurt the air we breathe and the environment. So, the factory uses special equipment to clean up the gas before it is used for energy. This is like washing your hands before you eat, but for the gas!

This factory is important because it helps provide energy and products that people use every day, like lights, phones, and medicine. But, it is also important to make sure that the factory is using the best technology to keep the air and environment clean and healthy for people and animals.