Coal

Eggborough’s 2000 MW coal-fired power plant, UK, has announced the signing of a contract with National Grid, enabling the plant to stay open until March 2017.

According to Clean Coal Technologies Inc., the temporary halting of Obama's climate policy could hasten adoption of its proven new coal technology for US coal and energy industries.

A group of unnamed lenders has agreed to be the lead bidder for Alpha Natural Resource’s core assets as the company seeks to exit Chapter 11 protection.

Peabody Energy has announced a US$1.86 billion loss in 2015 on asset writedowns, falling coal demand

Bedeschi has completed installation of new domes at Enel’s 2640 MW South Brindisi power plant at the end of 2015.

Glencore reports coal production for the 12 months ended 31 December 2015 was down to 131.5 million t, due to curtailed production in response to market conditions and deconsolidation of optimum coal.

Duke Energy reviews state civil penalty and provides an update on its strong progress in closing ash basins.

Australian Pacific Coal’s CEO, Nathan Tinkler, has resigned following a Federal Court of Australia judgment that removes his ability to carry out his current roles.

In order to better meet the company's needs over the next twelve months, Leigh Creek Energy’s current CFO has been appointed to the role of CEO.

Lessons need to be learned from 2015 when National Grid had to invoke special measures to prevent a blackout, commented GMB.

Approximately 75 employees could loose jobs at River View Coal and White County Coal, as well as 200 temporary layoffs at Hamilton County Coal, as a result of reducing operational units.

SKF has announced the introduction of a new app for its proven SKF Drive-up Method for mounting bearings.

Kibo Mining completes Phase 1 of the Mbeya coal-to-power project, integrated bankable feasibility study.

Chinese coal company, Shenhua, has announced a series of impairment charges against loss-making coal mining, processing, transportation and power assets.

Edenville makes progress with its Rukwa coal-to-power project in southwest Tanzania with Tanesco through setting out a power purchase agreement.