Power

The European energy model based on large vertically-integrated utilities has been broken by overcapacity and the increase in renewables generation.

The National Mining Association warns of higher electricity bills and less reliable electricity in the fact of the polar vortex 2015.

The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into the UK Government’s plan to use public funds to pay for conversion of a coal plant to biomass.

Japan’s LNG and thermal coal imports hit record levels in January, due to an increased need for fuel to fire power plants.

Duke Energy expects to pay US$100 million in order to resolve a federal criminal grand jury investigation of its coal ash management.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has released its Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), highlighting falling coal prices.

The leaders of the three main UK political parties have pledged to end unabated coal-fired power generation.

Advanced Emissions Solutions is to split its refined coal and emissions control businesses.

The owner of a coal-fired power plant in Montana cites upgrade costs as reason behind plant closure

Korean utility, KOSPO, seeks thermal coal for Hadong power plant

New technology on trial in Iceland could help reduce carbon emissions from coal; but will it be enough?

China adopts clean coal technologies while its installed coal capacity exceeds 800 gigawatts in 2014.

Low oil prices will help to lower LNG prices in the near future, boosting the gas-to-power industry in the region.

The IEA Clean Coal Centre has released a new report analysing the developing market for mercury control equipment.

Governor Earl Ray Tomblin has approved a bill repealing West Virginia’s Alternative and Renewable Energy Portfolio Act.