On June 25 to 27, 1985, METC sponsored the Fifth Annual Gasification Projects Contractors Meeting which was held at Sheraton Lakeview Conference Center in Morgantown, West Virginia. The purpose of the meeting was threefold: to review the technical progress and current status of DOE's advanced gasification projects; to foster technology exchange among participating researchers; and to facilitate interactive dialogues which would identify research needs and aid in planning future advanced gasification research activities. More than 100 representatives of Government, academia, industry, and overseas coal research organizations attended the 3-day meeting. Thirty-seven papers were presented summarizing recent developments in fundamental mechanisms/innovative concepts, fluid dynamic/modeling, gas separation/upgrading and operating experience of the large-scale pilot plants in the US and Europe. Scientists, engineers, and administrators discussed many of the issues facing those engaged in the research and development activities that constitute the gasification program. This document constitutes the proceedings of that meeting and serves as a summary of the gasification program.