BP: coal remains key to global energy mix despite efforts to reduce carbon emissions
The 2018 edition of BP's Statistical Review highlights the growth in global energy demand in 2017, a key highlight being the growth in coal.
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Russian coal exports reach record high
Russian coal exports by rail hit an all time high in May, despite the ongoing rail maintenance that commenced in April.
NETL seeking FWPs for air separation research for modular gasification systems
The objective of the Laboratory Research Call is to solicit and award research projects to develop air separation technologies to be used in advanced fossil energy-based modular energy systems.
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EPA approves fly ash disposal permit; furthers co-operative federalism
The EPA has approved the first in-the-nation state fly ash permit programme for Oklahoma.
East Mining Company terminal ships 1 million t of coal in May
The production record has been attributed to an investment programme for engineering re-equipment of the port.
IEA hosts workshop on commercial deployment of CCUS technologies
The two-day event last week looked at how new policy approaches and business models can support CCUS investment.
Aspire Mining’s coke tests return high quality results
Aspire Mining Limited recently retrieved positive results back from its pilot scale carbonisation testwork on a sample of coal.
Low probability of rotational load shedding during the day; increase for evening period
Recovery teams at Eskom’s power plants continue to work hard to stabilise the power system and to return its generation plant as quick as possible.
Aurizon to put its cards on the table
We are now only a few days away from Aurizon announcing its decision on its rail maintenance.
EPA ordered by court to address Maryland ozone petition
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been given three months by a federal court to finish responding to a petition from Maryland seeking emissions cuts from power plants in five states.
NETL working to improve combustion turbines
The National Energy Technology Laboratory, part of the US Department of Energy, is collaborating with industry and university partners to enhance combustion turbine technology.
NMA poll finds majority of Americans think coal power plants should be supported by government
The poll also found that 73% of Americans still believe in an all-of-the-above energy strategy, that includes, coal, natural gas, nuclear power and renewables.
Imari Shipyard & Works receives MOL coal carrier
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd.’s coal carrier OI MARU is set to serve JERA Trading.
Mechel to extend coal deal with JFE Steel until 2021
Mechel PAO prolongs its long-term coal deal with JFE Steel Corp. by another three years until June 2021.
Wollongong Coal alleviates DPE’s concerns regarding authorisation fee payments
Wollongong Coal Ltd has reached a resolution with the Department of Planning and Environment (DPE) regarding the payment of authorisation fees for the next five years.
2018 to see Beijing further reduce coal use to less than 4.2 million t
Recently, the Beijing Municipal Commission vowed to reduce Beijing's coal use to less than 4.2 million t in 2018.
Hazelwood Power Station decommissioning finishes safely
Critical infrastructure, such as fire services equipment, remains in place and the site is monitored and patrolled by security services.
Shakhtyorsk coal port shipments exceeded 1 million t in May
East Mining Company’s Shakhtersk coal terminal reportedly shipped a record 1 million t of coal in May, despite poor weather conditions.
Drax to convert fourth coal-fired power generating unit to run on biomass
Drax Power Station takes fourth coal-fired power generating unit offline as it prepares to convert it to run on sustainable biomass.
Mechel prolongs JFE Steel coal supply deal
Mechel and JFE Steel Corporation have agreed to prolong their long-term coal supply contract till 2021.
Caterpillar hits mining truck milestone
Caterpillar has produced its 1000th 797 ultra-class mining truck. The truck’s applications include coal, iron ore and copper mines, with the largest populations working in North America, South America and Australia.
Coal plant uses mobile water trailers to track water quality in real time
Pennsylvania coal plant saves on required maintenance upgrades and operating costs by implementing SUEZ’s mobile water solutions with InSight.
