Power

Manufacturers from emerging markets are to claim a bigger share of the power plant equipment market.

April emissions of CO2 from the US electric power sector were at their lowest levels since 1998 as coal burn has dropped in favour of natural gas.

MagneGas Corp. is continuing to develop its advanced testing of co-combustion technology to reduce coal emissions. Initial stages are underway and show benefits for reducing emissions.

Montana and Wyoming appear to the most difficult roads to compliance with the final Clean Power Plan.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from outlooks on the Clean Power Plan to the latest project developments.

The US National Mining Association has asked the US Environmental Protection Agency to stay the final Clean Power Plan until the courts have decided its legality.

Coal could make up over 55% of Vietnam’s power mix by 2030 – from 36% this year – as the country’s need for power explodes.

The US president has announced the Environmental Protection Agency’s final Clean Power Plan, aiming to cut carbon emissions by 32% of 2005 levels by 2030.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from business acquisitions to the latest 2Q15 results.

A 153% y/y increase in solar PV electricity supply has had a significant impact on the UK’s power industry with coal’s share of the energy mix dropping to just 23%.

The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that would pass coal ash regulation to the states, bypassing the US Environmental Protection Agency.

A round-up of some of this week’s key news items from the international coal industry, from updates of on projects and plants to the latest 2Q15 results.

A new report from the IEA Clean Coal Centre outlines the increasing demand for low-grade fuels.

Swedish utility, Vattenfall, has written down its European coal business by SEK19 billion (US$2.2 billion) on low prices and higher business risks.

Alliant Energy subsidiary Interstate Light and Power has reached a settlement over Clean Air Act violations at seven of its coal-fired power plants.