US coal news
Female researchers advance NETL’s research in microwave chemistry
NETL’s Reaction Engineering Team is exploring the next breakthroughs in microwave engineering, which has the potential to create valuable chemicals from the nation’s abundant energy resources.
University of Kentucky conducts pilot-scale testing for REE extraction
A NETL-supported project at the University of Kentucky successfully conducted pilot-scale testing in their facility that was designed to extract mixed rare earth elements from coal and coal by-products using advanced extraction technologies.
EIA: US energy-related carbon dioxide emissions rising after mid-2030s
In the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s ‘Annual Energy Outlook 2021’, EIA projects that US energy-related carbon dioxide emissions will decline for most years through the mid-2030s but then begin to rise slightly from the mid-2030s through 2050.
CONSOL Energy announces 4Q20 and full year results
CONSOL Energy Inc. has reported financial and operating results for 4Q20 and fiscal year ended 31 December 2020.
Arch Resources reports 4Q20 results
Arch Resources has reported on its 4Q20 results.
Bedeschi announces new US project
Bedeschi will design and supply coal apron feeders to Alabama State Docks.
MBU Capital completes Ben’s Creek Carbon mine acquisition
MBU Capital have announced the successful completion of Ben’s Creek Carbon mine.
EIA: US energy-related carbon dioxide emissions to increase in 2021 and 2022
In its January 2021 ‘Short-Term Energy Outlook’, the U.S. Energy Information Administration expects that energy-related carbon dioxide emissions in the US will increase in 2021.
Department of Energy launches Minerals Sustainability Division
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the establishment of a Division of Minerals Sustainability to bring an increased focus to securing a US critical minerals supply chain that will transform the US energy and manufacturing systems.
EIA: US fossil fuel production expected to increase through 2022
The Energy Information Administration expects production of all fossil fuels – crude oil, coal, dry natural gas, and natural gas plant liquids – to increase in 2022, but forecast fossil fuel production will remain lower than the 2019 peak.