Clean coal news
Coal’s place in the global hydrogen economy
Jane Marsh explains coal’s potential role in the emerging hydrogen economy, particularly through coal gasification coupled with carbon capture and storage (CCS).
Coal ash utilisation: Turning waste into resources
Jane Marsh details how power plants can become more sustainable by turning coal ash into valuable resources – using components in green concrete and infrastructure reduces the environmental impact and allows companies to protect the environment.
Sustainable coal mining practices: Innovations for a cleaner future
Jane Marsh outlines how coal miners are in the process of adopting sustainable practices and innovative technologies to overcome environmental and economic challenges, reducing ecological impact and positioning the industry for a cleaner future.
Coal’s future: New report charts path to sustainability
FutureCoal’s latest report, ‘Roadmap for a Sustainable Coal Value Chain’, highlights how advanced coal technologies can reduce emissions, while continuing to support the global demand for energy and industrial growth.
Seawing automated kite system to be installed on the CORONA CITRUS
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. and Electric Power Development Co., Ltd. have decided to install the “Seawing,” an automated kite system using wind power, on CORONA CITRUS, an 88 000 DWT-type special coal carrier for J-POWER.
Carbon capture commences at NTPC’s power plant in India
Carbon Clean has announced the commencement of carbon capture operations at NTPC’s power plant in India.
DOE to develop useful products from coal and coal wastes
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management has announced up to US$6 million available for research and development projects that will repurpose domestic coal resources for products that can be employed in clean energy technologies.
Astrindo to acquire PTT Mining Ltd
PT Astrindo Nusantara Infrastruktur Tbk has acquired PTT Mining Ltd of Hong Kong, which currently owns coal concessions in Brunei Darussalam, Madagascar and three coal mines in Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Oaky Creek continues to implement rehabilitation goals
Glencore’s Oaky Creek Coal complex in Central Queensland has secured a sign-off by the Queensland government on 433 ha. of rehabilitated mined land.
Thiess Rehabilitation secures first contract
Thiess Rehabilitation has been awarded its first contract by Idemitsu Australia’s Ensham Resources to deliver mine rehabilitation solutions at the Ensham Mine.