[en] In conjunction with the Canadian Clean Power Coalition (CCPC), work is nearing completion of Phase II of a detailed analysis of technology options to control air emissions, including CO₂, which result from coal use. A brief summary of the Phase I results will be presented for background information. These feasibility studies addressed three technologies for CO₂ removal; i.e. amine scrubbing, CO₂/O₂ combustion and gasification. Phase II was undertaken to optimize the technology issues identified in Phase I. The main issue was the lack of gasification technologies that were suitable for low rank coals. This was important as the vast majority of coal used in western Canada for power generation is sub-bituminous and lignite, both of which are deemed to be low rank coals. Phase II has led to spin-off projects that will execute full scale demonstrations. Potential other examples for a clean coal future, such as polygeneration, will be discussed. (author)