US coal news
RepRisk releases report on coal-fired power plants
The report focuses on power plants in India, Bangladesh and the US, along with the environmental, social and governance issues that they are facing.
EPA approves fly ash disposal permit; furthers co-operative federalism
The EPA has approved the first in-the-nation state fly ash permit programme for Oklahoma.
EPA ordered by court to address Maryland ozone petition
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been given three months by a federal court to finish responding to a petition from Maryland seeking emissions cuts from power plants in five states.
NETL working to improve combustion turbines
The National Energy Technology Laboratory, part of the US Department of Energy, is collaborating with industry and university partners to enhance combustion turbine technology.
NMA poll finds majority of Americans think coal power plants should be supported by government
The poll also found that 73% of Americans still believe in an all-of-the-above energy strategy, that includes, coal, natural gas, nuclear power and renewables.
EPA recognises Fairmont Coke Works Site cleanup
The US Environmental Protection Agency has awarded ExxonMobil and Enso Properties with a site reuse award for the redevelopment of the Sharon Steel/Fairmont Coke Works Superfund Site.
Murray Energy announces refinancing transactions
The transactions are intended to bolster the company’s balance sheet and extend upcoming debt maturities.
Charah Solutions announces launch of initial public offering
Shares of its common stock are anticipated to be offered at an initial price of between US$16-18 per share.
Capito supports Trump Administration’s decision to save struggling coal plants
US Senator Shelley Moore Capito has issued a statement on the Trump Administration’s intent to preserve coal-fired and nuclear power plants.
Trump takes steps to stop coal plant closures; ACCCE supportive
ACCCE “looks forward to working with the Administration and other policymakers to ensure that the grid is not threatened by the loss of even more fuel-secure resources.”