Special reports

Nancy D. Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, looks at the Southeast Asian energy sector.

The latest EIC Monitor (Q3) shows encouraging levels of new projects emerging across the globe with China, India and the USA having some of the largest new projects.

Alexander A. Ignatov, Ignatov & Co. Group, Russia, examines the major players competing in mine privatisation, following the Ukrainian Government’s planned reorganisation of the coal market

October 2010: Kay Sever outlines how the transition to a maintenance planning culture from a ‘plan-free’ environment can be tough but it is worthwhile.

South East Asian coal producing countries should be cheering on its revival. However, Ng Weng Hoong explains why they will also be grappling with uncertainties brought on by their increased economic dependence on, and the environmental impact of mining and handling, coal.

September 2010: Kay Sever explains how the process of discovery is a subtle but important dynamic in every improvement programme.

African National Congress (ANC) Youth League leader, Julius Malema, has announced that the party will debate nationalisation of the mining industry as part of its national conference in September. Barry Baxter asks whether the party is planning to publicly knock Malema’s proposals on the head?

August 2010: Kay Sever outlines what uncooperative attitudes are really costing you.

Frank Clemente Ph.D, examines the economic, environmental and social benefits of using coal.

What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems?

July 2010: Kay Sever outlines how Culture Change starts with Management, Not Improvement Teams or Tools

You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites.

Charles T. Drevna answers the question.

The US coal sector is facing better prospects after a tough year. However, concerns remain, particularly with regard to climate change legislation, which could have a profound impact on the coal sector.

The transition from a reactive maintenance culture to a proactive one can be beset by pitfalls.