Clean coal news
Launch of Kal Tire Maple Programme recognises and rates eco-conscious retread customers
Kal Tire has announced the certification of its new carbon calculator that is able to determine fuel and carbon emissions saved by retreading earthmover tyres compared to buying new.
IEA and Denmark host discussion on clean energy
The IEA and the government of Denmark have recently hosted a meeting to discuss the importance of making clean energy a central part of the global economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
European responses to COVID-19 accelerate energy transition
According to Wärtsilä analysis, European responses to COVID-19 have accelerated the electricity system transition by a decade.
US Department of Energy to provide US$22 million for research on capturing carbon dioxide from air
The US Department of Energy has recently announced plans to provide up to US$22 million for research aimed at achieving breakthroughs in the efforts to capture carbon dioxide directly from ambient air.
Carbon emissions from global power sector mark biggest fall in almost 30 years
Carbon emissions from the power sector have fallen due to reduced coal usage in Europe and the US.
Global CCS Institute welcomes new CCS funding announced in UK government’s 2020 budget
The Global CCS Institute has welcomed the new funding commitment announced for CCS project deployment and infrastructure in the UK government’s 2020 budget.
US Department of Energy to provide US$1.5 million for near-zero water consumption at power plants
The US Department of Energy has selected a project to receive US$1.5 million for near-zero water consumption at power plants.
OSAKI CoolGen implements Honeywell technology in coal gasification process
OSAKI CoolGen has implemented Honeywell technology to remove CO2 in coal gasification processing at a Japanese facility.
Virginia pushes to save country’s ‘cleanest’ coal plant
Officials from southwest Virginia have mounted a last-minute push to oppose the possible early closure of one of the country’s newest coal plants.
Which countries are planning a coal phase-out?
Multiple countries have set coal phase-out deadlines as they look to renewables as a clean alternative.