Red Bank, NJ — June 2, 2026
Phoenix Equipment is pleased to announce the availability for sale of a large-scale Integrated Coal Gasification Facility formerly associated with Tampa Electric’s Polk Power Station Unit 1 in Polk County, Florida. The facility features a TEXACO/GE-designed, entrained-flow, oxygen-blown gasification system capable of producing 162 MMSCFD of syngas, formerly used to support a 315 MW gross IGCC power generation configuration.
Polk Unit 1 was commissioned and placed into commercial service in late 1996 as one of the few integrated gasification combined-cycle coal gasification plants in the United States, with partial funding from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Clean Coal Technology Program. The coal gasification portion, which converted coal into synthetic gas, was retired at the end of 2024 as Tampa Electric upgraded Unit 1’s combustion turbine systems for more efficient dual-fuel operation, primarily on natural gas with diesel oil as backup.
This facility represents a rare opportunity for companies seeking proven gasification, hydrogen, syngas, power generation support, and chemical processing assets without the cost, risk, and extended timelines associated with new construction.
The gasification complex is available as an integrated package, including the coal gasification plant, air separation unit (ASU), and sulfuric acid plant, or as individual stand alone units. Power generation equipment is not included in the sale.
Facility Overview
The plant utilizes entrained-flow, oxygen-blown gasification technology originally developed by Texaco and later acquired by General Electric (GE). Designed to process coal feedstock and produce 162 MMSCFD of syngas while supporting integrated power generation and downstream processing operations.
The integrated platform is well suited for organizations involved in:
- Syngas manufacturing and hydrogen production
- Ammonia and methanol production
- Synthetic fuels and Fischer-Tropsch applications
- Chemical and petrochemical processing
- Industrial gas production
- Power generation and energy projects
- Carbon utilization and gasification initiatives
Coal Gasification Plant: Texaco Design, Built 1996.
162 MMSCFD (19,104 m3/hr; 1,896.81 MMBTU/hr) of Syngas
The gasification complex includes major process systems engineered for continuous industrial operation. Key systems include:
- Coal crushing and preparation systems
- Slurry preparation systems
- Entrained-flow gasifier reactors
- Radiant syngas cooler boilers
- Syngas cooling and cleanup systems
- Acid gas removal systems
- COS hydrolysis reactors
- Mercury removal systems
- Ammonia stripping systems
- Chloride removal systems
- Fuel gas compression systems
- Steam generation and recovery systems
- Flare systems and supporting utilities
Air Separation Unit: Air Products & Chemicals, Built 1996
2,100 TPD Oxygen, 6,400 TPD Nitrogen
The integrated Air Separation Unit, originally supplied by Air Products & Chemicals,produces the oxygen and nitrogen streams required for gasification operations.
Major ASU equipment includes:
- Centrifugal electric-motor-driven compressors
- Air purification systems
- Cryogenic distillation columns
- Heat exchangers
- Expansion turbines
- Adsorber vessels
- Liquid nitrogen storage systems
- Electrical switchgear and motor control systems
- High-pressure and low-pressure columns
The integrated oxygen production capability is a significant component of this package. Buyers seeking a complete gasification platform rather than standalone process equipment will find this unit adds substantial operational value.
Sulfuric Acid Plant: MECS Design, Built 1996, 230 TPD
The facility includes a sulfuric acid production unit designed to recover and process sulfur compounds generated during gasification. Major equipment includes:
- Decomposition furnace
- Waste heat boiler
- Gas cooling tower
- Effluent stripper
- Drying tower
- Main compressor systems
- Converter and heat exchanger systems
- Interpass absorption vessels
- Final absorption vessels
- Product SO2 stripping systems
The integration of sulfur recovery and processing infrastructure provides additional operational flexibility and value for future owners.
Acquisition Considerations
Large-scale gasification facilities are among the most complex industrial assets to engineer and construct. A project of this scope, with gasification, air separation, and sulfur recovery fully integrated, takes years to permit, design, and build from the ground up.
This facility was commissioned in 1996, operated commercially for nearly 30 years, and retired in good order. Not an emergency shutdown or a failure. The process technology is proven. The equipment inventory is complete. Documentation is available.
For project developers, energy companies, and chemical manufacturers evaluating syngas, hydrogen, or downstream processing capacity, the acquisition timeline and capital requirement for an existing facility is far shorter than a greenfield build. This asset is available for immediate review and inspection.
"Phoenix Equipment remains committed to identifying and providing strategic industrial assets that create value for our clients worldwide. Facilities of this size and complexity are rarely available on the market. This integrated gasification complex offers significant opportunities for organizations pursuing syngas, hydrogen, chemical manufacturing, and energy production projects."
-Jesse Spector, President, Phoenix Equipment
Contact Phoenix Equipment:
Phone: 732-442-6990