A novel hybrid concept is proposed, combining Pd-alloy membrane and low temperature separation technology, to produce pure H-2 from gasified coal and capture the main part of the generated CO2. 75% of the H-2 produced from gasification and water-gas shift is separated from the shifted syngas through H-2-selective Pd-alloy membranes. After water removal, the H-2-depleted, CO2-rich retentate stream is compressed and cooled, after which CO2 is condensed out at a purity level of similar to 99%. The "waste" volatiles from the low-temperature CO2 separation constitute a low heating value syngas that is burnt in a gas turbine. The gas turbine with a steam bottoming cycle generates a surplus of electricity that could be employed for H-2 liquefaction. Altogether, the concept has the potential to be developed into a stand-alone high-purity H-2 production unit with CO2 capture, suitable e.g. for remote areas from where H-2 and possibly also CO2 must be transported by ship. However, the investigations of three different process alternatives, as well as three membrane separator parameters, illustrate that there are many degrees of freedom in the proposed concept that require further analysis, both individually and how they interact, in order to establish an optimized and purposeful stand-alone H-2 production concept. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.