US coal news
8% boost in revenue for Arch Coal in 2Q18
Arch Coal, Inc’s results for the second quarter of 2018 demonstrate an 8% increase in revenue.
Peabody: Consent Solicitations for senior secured notes begin
Peabody commences Consent Solicitations to amend the contract governing its 6.000% senior secured notes due 2022 and its 6.375% senior secured notes due 2025.
OSMRE awards funds for the construction of acid mine drainage treatment facilities
Interior’s OSMRE has provided nearly US$1 million in conservation funding to restore watersheds in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Contract dispute resolved over coal supplied by Navajo mine
A US$45 million settlement has been reached regarding the Navajo Nation coal mine contract dispute.
Cutting coal; rising bills
Matthew Kandrach, President of Consumer Action for a Strong Economy (CASE) explains how inaction to preserve baseload power plants could push tens of billions of dollars in additional energy costs onto American consumers, while the reliability of the nation’s power grid deteriorates.
San Francisco first US city to push insurers to stop investing in fossil fuels
Following in the footsteps of Paris, San Francisco will screen potential insurers for investments in coal and oilsands before cutting ties.
Peabody achieves positive second quarter results
Peabody achieves strong second quarter results with revenues rising 4% on the same period in the previous year.
NETL educates future US diplomats about national and international energy issues
The National Energy Technology Laboratory, part of the US Department of Energy, is holding a week-long course designed to give future diplomats a grounding in contemporary energy issues.
Premature coal plant retirements cost consumers 15 times more than supporting continued operations
A new report confirms that the cost of doing nothing far exceeds the costs of policy measures to support existing coal plants providing reliable and resilient generation for the power grid.
EPA completes first revisions to 2015 coal ash disposal regulations
These amendments provide states and utilities much-needed flexibility in the management of coal ash, while ensuring human health and the environment are protected.