Clean coal news

The Assistant Secretary for Fossil Energy in the US Department of Energy has recently visited the Technology Centre Mongstad to learn about the new unit for testing emerging carbon capture technologies.

According to data recently released by the International Energy Agency (IEA), global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions stopped growing in 2019, despite widespread expectations of another increase.

A potential new energy resource for coalfield areas is being researched by a PhD student in conjunction with the Coal Authority.

Back in July 2019, AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH began increasing the capacity in its engineering team; this signalled the start of a new product design in the conveying and transportation of alternative fuels. The engineering team has now started the new year with its full complement.

Duke Energy has recently issued a statement after receiving final approval of the company’s agreement with the state regulator and the environmental community on how to permanently close all remaining ash basins in North Carolina, USA.

Teck has announced its objective to be carbon neutral across all operations and activities by 2050.

There has been a global increase in the support for carbon capture and storage.

Georgia Power has announced it is requesting proposals for the beneficial reuse of coal ash stored at active and retired coal-fired power plants across the state.

The Global Carbon Capture and Storage Institute (GCCSI) has published its annual ‘Global Status of CCS’ report.

FGX SepTech has set up two dry, pneumatic coal cleaning plants in the USA.