Power

A new report has highlighted the potential impact on water supplies the development of China’s coal-fired power industry could have.

Uncertainty surrounds new Chinese import tariffs on low calorific coal and lignite.

In the first of two articles, Shivanshu Agnihotri, GlobalData, explains why coal retains top spot when it comes to powering the Asia-Pacific region.

Thomson Reuters Point Carbon expects coal prices to remain under pressure this week after dropping below US$ 83/t last week.

IEA Clean Coal Centre report explains the incentives for improving efficiency at coal-fired power plants.

World Coal Association partners Brazilian Coal Association for strategic research on clean coal technologies.

A proposed 1800 MW power plant to be built in Poland could put the country at odds with the EU, as it is termed “illegal” by activists.

Transportation executives comment on adapting to the new normal of high energy prices

RWE will reduce generating capacity at its coal and gas-fired power plants by 3100 MW, in response to solar energy boom.

Martin Christie, Bettercoal, UK, offers an insight into this great new industry initiative that aims to bring transparency to the coal supply chain.

Prophecy Coal signs coal off-takes and non-binding MOU with a buyer in Russia.

The outlook for new coal-fired power plants in Europe is poor outside a few hotspots of activity in Central and Eastern Europe and Turkey.

CCS pilot plant completes 1600 hours of operation, using bio-catalytic technology

Coal’s obituary has been written many times and yet the old king is still alive and well – even in regions that are actively seeking to kill it.

Coal accounted for 39% of the UK’s electricity generation in 2012, benefitting from high gas prices.