US coal news
American Coal Council issues statement on EPA's ACE rule
The rule provides for increased power plant efficiencies and enables states to make their own individual determinations about energy infrastructure.
Doosan contracted for coal-based power plants of the future project
Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction has proposed a future coal-fired thermal power plant model for the US market.
NETL working to unleash the power of microwaves to advance coal gasification technologies
NETL researchers are focusing on using microwaves to provide rapid and selective energitics on a molecular level.
Duke Energy Progress files annual adjustments with NCUC for customers in North Carolina
If approved, typical residential customers will see their monthly bills go down US$4.
Murray American confirms wage reopener agreement with the United Mine Workers of America
The parties have negotiated and agreed to a wage increase at five Murray American Mines.
Colstrip steam electric plant to retire Units 1 and 2
Colstrip Units 1 and 2 will permanently retire effective 31 December, while Units 3 and 4 will remain in operation.
US DoE invests US$39 million to improve existing coal-fired fleet
The US Department of Energy is to invest US$39 million in 17 projects for cost-shared research and development under the funding opportunity announcement: 'Improving Efficiency, Reliability, and Flexibility of Existing Coal-Based Power Plants'.
Derek Launius named ‘Reclamationist of the Year’ by the American Society of Mining and Reclamation
Peabody's Derek Launius was named ‘Reclamationist of the Year’ for his accomplishments in the evaluation and application of technology used in land restoration.
JRL Energy expands underground mining operations
JRL Energy is expanding its underground mining operations at Magnum No. 1 mine.
US to extract REEs from coal ash in bid to escape Chinese dominance?
Congress is currently considering federal funding to develop methods of extracting REEs from coal ash.