EPA asks for more comments on Clean Power Plan
The US Environmental Protection Agency has asked for further comments on three aspects of its controversial Clean Power Plan, leading to accusations that the regulations are falling apart.
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Automation technology at coal plant in Finland
Metso will supply automation technology to a new pulverised coal injection process and power plant modernisation in Raahe, Finland.
EPA emissions regulations would cause reliability problems
The Southwest Power Pool has warned that new Environmental Protection Agency regulations could cause blackouts as existing plants are forced to retire more quickly than expected.
DTE Energy completes environmental upgrades to Monroe plant
US utility, DTE Energy, has completed installation of emissions reduction systems at the Monroe coal-fired power plant in Michigan.
ECCRIA 10 comes to Hull
The 10th European Conference on Coal Research and its Applications (ECCRIA10) took place in September in Hull, UK.
ECCRIA 10 comes to Hull: conference sessions
The 10th European Conference on Coal Research and its Applications (ECCRIA10) took place in September in Hull, UK.
Increasing coal flexibility to cater for renewables
The IEA Clean Coal Centre considers how we can increase the flexibility of coal to fit in with the intermittency of renewables.
State passes law allowing legislative review of emissions reduction plans
A law allowing state legislature review of any carbon reduction plans has been signed into law in Pennsylvania.
Gerry Riley joins RJM International
RJM International has appointed Dr Gerry Riley as Principal Fuels and Combustion Engineer, as company develops its ultra-low NOx burner retro-fit and biomass conversion projects in the UK and overseas.
Positive news from Tanzanian coal project
Kibo Mining said initial study of the Rukwa coal project in Tanzania shows capital expenditure will be lower than expected.
Regulations creating “vortex conditions” for US electricity grid
Hal Quinn has attacked Environmental Protection Agency regulations as creating “permanent vortex conditions” for the US electricity grid.
Historic launch of CCS-equipped coal-fired power plant
The International Energy Agency hails the launch of Canada’s Boundary Dam coal-fired power plant, which is equipped with carbon capture and storage technology.
Drying lignite – how and why?
Drying lignite before combustion in the boiler is an effective way to increase thermal efficiency of lignite-fired power plants.
ITSSD steps up battle against GHG endangerment finding
A new FOIA request from the Institute for Trade, Standards and Sustainable Development (ITSSD) challenges the legality of the scientific basis for the EPA’s greenhouse gas endangerment finding.
Techinomics signs China distribution deal
Techinomics signs an agreement to bring its technology to the Chinese coal-fired power market.