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Drax to invest in biomass co-firing

Drax Group plc has abandoned plans for a dedicated biomass power plant, but pledged to invest £50 million to increase its biomass co-firing capacity.

 

Coming up short

India is set to become the largest importer of coal in the world. But doubts remain over many aspects of current power sector legislation and electricity tariffs. Mike King examines the uncertainty this is creating for the power generating companies and the miners that serve them.

 

Making the right energy choices

American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy.

 
 
 
 
 

The winds of change

China’s economy faces a strong headwind from power shortages and rising coal costs. Ng Weng Hoong assesses the threats.

 

The geopolitics of Southeast Asian energy security

The energy security strategies of states across the region, if not working in cooperation with each other, could have severe geopolitical and economic repercussions in a region where high food and oil prices threaten economic recovery and human security.

 

Refinery switches from coal to natural gas

Proposals previously blocked by environmental groups have gained traction as planned Ohio diesel and jet fuel refinery switches from coal to natural gas. Also includes a round up of other US refining news.