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Greenpower Energy Limited announced on 9 May 2016;

This process, known as OHD (Oxidative Hydrothermal Dissolution), converts coal into low molecular weight organic compounds. Many of these products are potentially useful for producing fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, commodity chemicals, agricultural biostimulants and bio-diesel. The process uses crushed coal, water and liquid oxygen. No other materials are used and no greenhouse gases are produced.

Agricultural Biostimulants;

The basic OHD reactor produces a water product that is an excellent agricultural biostimulant, used to enhance plant growth. Researchers at Monash University are conducting trials to determine the best way to apply the liquid to various commercial plant species. These trials, which are being supported by a Federal Government grant, are due for completion by the end of 2016. The company anticipates supplying these biostimulants to the agricultural sector at prices that will make them attractive to the broadacre sector.