US coal news
Starwood Energy terminates legacy power purchase agreement for waste coal plant in West Virginia
Morgantown Energy Associates has announced that it has terminated its electric energy purchase agreement with Monongahela Power Company.
JENNMAR purchases Vossloh mine and rail assets
JENNMAR has announced its purchase of Vossloh's track, tie and rail accessory inventory from Atlantic Track.
Babcock & Wilcox announces renewal of maintenance contract for New Mexico power plant
Babcock & Wilcox Construction Co. has received a contract renewal valued at more than US$4 million to provide maintenance services for Public Service Company of New Mexico’s (PNM) San Juan generating station in 2020.
USMCA to secure North American mining supply chain
The National Mining Association has issued the following statement applauding the announced deal to proceed with the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
FGX SepTech sets up US coal cleaning plants
FGX SepTech has set up two dry, pneumatic coal cleaning plants in the USA.
Ramaco Resources receives safety awards
Ramaco Resources (USA) has announced that it has received multiple awards for safety and operations.
US coal plant retirements linked to plants with higher operating costs
US coal-fired electric generating capacity declined to 257 GW in 2017 after several coal power plants retired.
Insurers withdrawing cover from coal projects double in 2019
46% of reinsurance market and 37% of industry’s global assets covered by coal exit policies.
Arch's Mountain Laurel mine discontinues longwall operations early
Arch's Mountain Laurel mine has discontinued its longwall operations 3 months ahead of schedule, accelerating its transition to a room and pillar mine.
EPA seeks input on proposals to establish regulatory framework for coal combustion residuals
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposed regulation to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities.