Significant interest in Wallerawang site
EnergyAustralia has received 14 expressions of interest in reusing the site of the closed Wallerawang coal-fired power plant.
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NV Energy seeking early retirement of its remaining coal power
NV Energy requests an early retirement of its remaining Nevada coal-fired units as well as approval for a renewable energy project.
GE to supply wastewater treatment equipment to Chinese coal plant
GE to provide water recycling technology for the Jingneng Zhuozhou coal-fired power plant to help new plants meet Chinese emissions and discharge limits.
Falling coal generation a “worrisome” scenario
The early retirement of coal-fired power plants in the US is a risk to system reliability.
MCA welcomes government funding of CCS R&D
The Minerals Council of Australia has welcomed the announcement of government funding to support CCS R&D and highlighted the role of the coal industry in furthering CCS development.
Australian government to fund CCS research
The Australian government has announced AUS$23.7 million of funding to support seven carbon capture and research projects.
New Director at BHEL
Akhil Joshi has been appointed as Director on BHEL’s board and has assumed charge as Director (Power) of the Maharatna Public Sector engineering and manufacturing enterprise.
Retirement of coal would threaten power supply
The retirement of coal-fired power plants to help meet COP21 commitments would threaten the reliability of Australia’s electricity supply.
MHPS combines thermal power plant businesses
Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems combines its business operations subsidiaries in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) area to create one integrated unit.
Uncertainty driving US coal power sector
Political and regulatory uncertainty is the key driver in the US coal power sector.
EPA awards US$4.5 million to help advance air monitoring technology
The US EPA grants to six research organisations to develop and use low-cost air pollution sensor technology to help communities tackle unique air quality challenges.
Renewables share of North America electricity mix expected to rise
The US EIA projects North America’s share of energy generation from renewable and nuclear energy sources will grow from 38% in 2015 to 45% in 2025.
Mississippi Power reach agreement on Plant Daniel scrubber project
Mississippi Power and the Mississippi Public Utilities Staff reach an agreement on a portion of the company’s 2016 Environmental Compliance Overview Plan related to the Plant Daniel scrubber project.
Kemper plant produces syngas from lignite
The Kemper County energy facility has successfully produced syngas from lignite in testing of the gasifier. Yet the date for completion slips another month.
Coal and the US Presidential Election
Coal plays a significant role in 13 battleground states, according to a new study from the American Coalition for Clean Coal Electricity.