SEPCOIII requests further extension for investment decision in Kibo Energy
SEPCOIII requests a further extension regarding the possibility of it investing equity in Kibo Energy following their strategic development agreement.
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BankTrack and Urgewald to publish data on the financing of new coal power development
The NGOs are set to publish new data exposing which banks and investors are financing the world’s top 120 coal plant developers.
Experts gather in Shanxi to discuss green development of coal coking industry
"The Belt and Road" Seminar on the green development of the coal coking industry was held on November 25 in Xiaoyi in north China's Shanxi Province, an area with substantial coking coal resources.
Eskom and African Development Bank Group enter loan agreement to improve power transmission
Eskom South Africa and the African Development Bank Group have entered a loan agreement to improve power transmission in southern Africa.
Europe’s first bioenergy carbon capture and storage pilot underway at Drax Power Station
If successful, the six-month pilot project will capture a tonne of CO2 a day from the gases produced when renewable power is generated using biomass at Drax.
Poland plans to diversify energy mix in bid to reduce coal use
Poland’s draft of its energy policy shows a dramatic decrease in the share of coal power in the nation’s energy mix by 2030.
German coal exit commission delays final decision until January
Responding to criticism by politicians in the Eastern states, Germany’s coal exit commission has delayed its final decision by one month to address the stated concerns.
Australia’s Labour must consult widely with energy industry on renewables pledge
Federal Labour’s energy policy calls for 50% of Australia’s electricity to be sourced from renewable energy sources by 2030.
Coal to remain king in Indonesia, for now
The Indonesian government's push for electrification is poised to accelerate the growth of domestic coal consumption despite several initiatives encouraging renewable energy.
Rugeley power plant to be transformed into community of green homes
Engie is to transform its Rugely power plant site in the UK into a sustainable village.
NETL begins new era of direct power extraction research
Researchers at the National Energy Technology Laboratory in the US are developing a magnetohydrodynamic power generator to advance high-efficiency coal power generation.
Funding for Alberta communities moving to low-carbon economy
CAN$257 664 is to be spent on converting two existing office spaces into transition centres that will support entrepreneurship and employment services in Forestburg and Castor in east-central Alberta.
US Senator announces bill to make federal loan guarantees available to HELE coal plants
Units larger than 300 MW and modular units smaller than 300 MW would be eligible for loan guarantees under the Reinvigorating American Energy Infrastructure Act.
Entergy agrees to continue transitioning its Arkansas coal power plants to produce cleaner energy
Entergy Arkansas strikes an agreement to transition its two coal-fired power plants in Arkansas to cleaner energy resources within 9 – 12 years.
New research suggests ‘energy revolution’ will create a divide in Britain’s economy
New research commissioned by Drax Group shows that the ‘energy revolution’ could result in a two-tier economy in Britain, leaving millions of families and business behind.