US coal news
US DOE announces US$30 million funding for carbon capture R&D
Selected projects will support the development of technologies to address challenges and knowledge gaps associated with reducing the cost of carbon capture, supporting DOE’s goal to develop technologies that can significantly reduce the cost of CO2 capture from coal-fired power plants.
Peabody to purchase Shoal Creek mine
Peabody enters an agreement to purchase the Shoal Creek metallurgical coal mine from Drummond Company, Inc. in a US$400 million transaction.
“The future of Navajo and Kayenta remains at risk,” says Peabody
Peabody has issued a statement on the Navajo generating station and Kayenta mine.
GACP agrees to supply FILO term loan to Murray Energy
Great American Capital Partners has provided a US$90 million senior secured FILO term loan to Murray Energy Corp.
Update on Duke Energy’s Sutton plant following Hurricane Florence
Tests show that water quality remains protected at the Sutton coal-fired power plant following Hurricane Florence. Duke Energy continues to monitor river levels near Sutton Lake.
GE Power’s Monitoring and Diagnostic Center aids power generation before, during and after hurricanes
GE Power not only assists customers directly impacted by a major storm, but also help other power plants ramp up when impacted power plants shut down during a hurricane.
Spring Creek mine receives National Association of State Land Reclamationists Award
Cloud Peak Energy’s innovative reclamation at its Spring Creek mine has been recognised as successful, while providing safe, reliable and affordable energy for the nation.
Ucore Rare Metals welcomes passing of rare earth resources bill
The bill, passed by the US Congress, includes funds to be spent on research and development of the beneficiation and separation of rare earth element resources from coal processing by-products.
US coal terminals affected following Hurricane Florence
US Eastern Coast coal export terminals are experiencing temporarily idleness following Hurricane Florence.
Hurricane Florence rainfall causes water release at Sutton power plant
Historic rains from Hurricane Florence have caused the release of stormwater at the Sutton power plant in Wilmington.