Status of the Great Plains Coal Gasification Project--May 31, 1984

GAO presented its semiannual report on the federally guaranteed loan to the Great Plains Gasification Associates to build the nation's first commercial plant producing synthetic natural gas from coal. GAO reviewed the status of: (1) the project's construction and operational startup activities and costs during the 6-month period ended May 31, 1984; and (2) the U.S. Synthetic Fuels Corporation's (SFC) proposed price guarantee assistance.