Power

In its effort to strengthen fuel security, NTPC, India’s largest power generator, has commenced coal offtake from Talabira Mines of NLC in Odisha.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration has reported that while renewable resources will be the largest contributor to the growth in electricity generation through 2050, certain regions will still mainly use coal resources for electricity generation.

Annual US coal-fired electricity generation is set to increase in 2021 for the first time since 2014.

The power crunch in China over the last few weeks has clearly shown the country’s heavy reliance on coal for power generation, with Wood Mackenzie believing that Chinese authorities could allow customs clearance of stranded Australian thermal coal.

America’s Power has released a statement following the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's approval to allow coal-supply chain vote within Midcontinent Independent System Operator's advisory committee.

The National Mining Association has issued a statement following the Senate Committee on Natural Resources Full Committee hearing to review administration of laws within the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Jurisdiction.

Mechel PAO has signed a contract for coal supply with Far-Eastern Energy Company (part of RusHydro Group).

Research by SEforALL and CPI has highlighted that, despite the many challenges facing coal, funders continue to finance coal-fired generation capacity in South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa.

The UK has fired up an old coal power plant to meet its electricity needs, BBC News reports.

NTPC has geared up to meet the increasing demand in India, and the generation from NTPC group stations has registered a 23% growth compared to the previous year.

Eskom has announced that it has entered into an agreement with Arnot OpCo (Pty) Ltd for the supply of coal for the Arnot Power Station.

Carbon Clean has announced today that it has been selected, along with Green Power International to design and build a carbon capture plant with NTPC.

Eskom has announced that Unit 1, the last of six generation units of the Medupi Power Station Project in Lephalale, has attained commercial operation status and was thus handed over to the Generation division.

NTPC Group companies have achieved over 100 billion units of cumulative generation in the current financial year.

NACCO Industries, Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, The Falkirk Mining Company, has entered into a new coal sales agreement with Rainbow Energy Center, LLC.