Abstract: In the light of the distribution of coal resources and current states of exploitation and utilization, the upto-date underground coal gasification (UCG) high-tech is selected to open a new model for the exploitation and utilization of coal resources in Jiangsu aiming at the prerequisites of a safe, efficient and environmental protection priority. In the present paper, five advantages for the underground coal gasification are proposed and will explore a new way for the development and utilization of coal resources in Jiangsu.