Students prepare for new world of work
Queensland students have had the opportunity to get hands-on experience of the high-level science, technology engineering and maths (STEM) skills that will be needed for the jobs of the future.
Exploration & development
Olive Downs approved by Queensland’s independent Coordinator-General
Queensland’s independent Coordinator-General has approved the proposed Olive Downs metallurgical coal mine, with conditions to ensure local employment and manage potential impacts on the environment
USA Department of Energy summit showcases National Energy Technology Laboratory’s advanced manufacturing experience
National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) Director Brian Anderson highlighted the lab’s leadership in advanced manufacturing as he led a fossil energy-focused panel discussion at a two-day summit hosted this week by the US Department of Energy.
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An update on the Mbeya Coal to Power Project
Kibo Energy PLC, an Africa-focused energy company, has announced that it has received formal notice from the Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) inviting it to develop the Mbeya Coal to Power Project (MCPP) for the export market.
DoE issues notice of intent for FOA
The DoE's Office of Fossil Energy and NETL has issued a Notice of Intent for a Funding Opportunity Announcement expected to fund cost-shared research and development (R&D) projects on next-generation coal gasification technologies.
DOE and NETL announce US$87 million for R&D projects
US$87.3 million in federal funding has been announced for cost-shared R&D projects for advanced coal technologies and research.
Adani Mining welcomes groundwater management plan approval for Carmichael project
This approval follows more than 18 months of consultation with the Department, and the independent evaluation and endorsement of the plan by CSIRO and Geoscience Australia.
RECAP: independent assessment by CSIRO and Geoscience Australia for Carmichael project’s groundwater management plans
The project must now meet further stringent conditions of approval from the Commonwealth before it can begin producing coal.
MCA comments on current status of Adani’s Carmichael mine
CSIRO and Geoscience Australia’s recent assessment of the Carmichael project clears the way for the Queensland Government to finalise the remaining approvals.
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Australian government approves Carmichael project’s groundwater management plans
The groundwater management plan approval is another milestone in the Carmichael coal project’s almost nine year approval process.
Wet disk snubber upgrade cuts maintenance on Cat® rope shovels
Caterpillar has introduced a new wet disk snubber upgrade for dipper doors on its 7495 Series electric rope shovels.
GE Steam Power helps CPHGC in Pakistan reach power plant milestone three months early
The first of two supercritical turbines from GE Steam Power has successfully synchronised to Pakistan’s national grid at China Power Hub Generation Company’s (CPHGC) new power plant.
Serowe CSG Project: Strata-X 19B-1 reaches total depth
The 19B-1 well has reached a total depth of 474 m.
West Cumbria Mining secures approval for metallurgical coal project development
Yesterday, Cumbria County Council granted planning approval to West Cumbria Mining to develop its metallurgical coal project.
Tlou Energy Limited Field Operations Update
Tlou Energy has provided an update on the status of field operations at the Lesedi CBM Project in Botswana.