B&W Thermal awarded US$13 million in new contracts
Babcock & Wilcox has announced that its B&W Thermal segment has booked new construction service projects in North America valued at approximately US$13 million.
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VGK saved over RUB 140 million as part of the TOP programme
At the end of 2020, the economic effect from the implementation of the total production optimisation programme at the key assets of the VGK amounted to over RUB 140 million.
Bedeschi announces new US project
Bedeschi will design and supply coal apron feeders to Alabama State Docks.
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Global CCS Institute CEO to step down
The Chairman of the Board of the Global CCS Institute, Philip Bainbridge, has announced that the CEO, Brad Page, will be leaving the institute during 3Q21.
DRA Global awarded Carmichael Project contract
DRA Global has won its second major contract on Bravus Mining & Resources’ Carmichael Project, delivering the AUS$140 million coal preparation plant, where the coal is processed and prepared for transport.
Fact.MR: Demand for coal handling systems to remain high
A new report from Fact.MR forecasts that demand for coal handling systems are to remain high from thermal power plants through 2030.
Global CCS Institute welcomes rise in membership
The Global CCS Institute has welcomed 34 new members to its ranks in the last 12 months.
DOE announces US$4 million to optimise carbon storage
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy has announced plans to make US$4 million in federal funding available for cost-shared research and development of tools and methods to optimise safe, secure, and verifiable carbon dioxide storage.
IHM completed and fully digitised
Oldendorff Carriers has completed the implementation of a certified Inventory of Hazardous Material across the entire fleet.
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DOE invests US$7.6 million to develop energy storage projects
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 29 projects to receive nearly US$7.6 million in federal funding for cost-shared research and development.
VGK starts installation of largest main coal conveyor in Russian Federation
Vostochnaya Mining Co. has begun assembling sections of the 23 km long mainline conveyor in the Russian Federation, which will connect the Solntsevsky coal mine with the Shakhtersk Coal seaport.
VGK introduces digital services to improve Shakhtersk Coal seaport productivity
Vostochnaya Mining Co. has connected the Shakhtersk coal seaport to the project to digitise all of its assets.
EPA proposes to approve partial coal ash permit programme
The US Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to approve the Texas partial permit programme for the management of coal combustion residuals in landfills and surface impoundments.
CCS technology on rise for third consecutive year
In findings released by the Global CCS Institute, the total capacity of carbon capture and storage facilities operating and under development has grown by 33% world-wide over the last year alone.
Applied Fiber concludes license agreement with Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group
Applied Fiber and Bridon-Bekaert Ropes Group have signed a technology license agreement on high capacity fibre rope terminations.