Power

Universal Coal has seen record quarter sales volumes from three contributing collieries, despite decreasing international coal prices.

Caterpillar has announced that the new R1700 underground mining loader will serve as the platform for its first battery electric LHD.

US$87.3 million in federal funding has been announced for cost-shared R&D projects for advanced coal technologies and research.

MCA analysis shows that without carry over units, the financial cost to Australia will be at least AUS$12.8 billion.

This deal marks the largest scale nitrogen oxide reduction installation across NTPC’s thermal fleet in India.

The Taiwanese Ambassador to the UK has visited the Drax power plant to learn about its more recent focus on renewable energy.

Tlou Energy has completed an equity placement to Sophisticated Investors totalling approximately AUS$1.2 million.

Mixed matrix membranes offer possibilities to cut capital costs, downsize equipment and curb emissions at existing coal-fired power plants, enhancing their long-term viability to ensure clean, reliable use of America’s abundant fossil energy resources.

The Planning Inspectorate’s public examination of Drax’s application for a Development Consent Order at its Repower project in Yorkshire closed yesterday.

Jeff Bloczynski will focus on federal and state regulations and policies including wholesale market reforms, environmental regulations, and technologies to support the coal fleet of the future.

CD Cargo has begun supplying coal to the Werndorf power plant via its train wagons.

Ncondezi Energy confirms receipt of an exercise notice in relation to 500 000 warrants.

Australia’s QBE will stop insuring new thermal coal mines, power plants and transport networks from 1 July.

As a major resources and energy exporter and a large country with a relatively small population, Australia needs a climate change policy that recognises the high relative emissions intensity of the country’s economy, say MCA.

A diverse energy mix is the key to affordability, reliability and lower emissions, says the Minerals Council of Australia.