US coal news
Capito introduces legislation to strengthen energy security and resilience
The legislation would establish a temporary tax credit for existing coal-fired power plants in the US.
CONSOL Energy to fund new school safety initiative
CONSOL Energy Inc is to fund the salary of a new school Resource Officer at West Greene School District as part of a school safety initiative.
Westmoreland to release 4Q17 and full year 2017 results on 2 April
Westmoreland Coal Co. has announced that it plans to issue a press release reporting financial results for 4Q17 and full year 2017 before the market opens on 2 April 2018.
Calgon Carbon announces global price increase
The increase is expected to range between 5-20%, depending on the specific product, raw material type, services provided, and global considerations.
Ucore Rare Metals endorses Congressional efforts to extract REE from Coal Region
The company believes that promoting the Coal Region, in northeastern Pennsylvania, US, as a domestic Rare Earth Element production district will secure technology metals independence for the US and its allies.
New Mexico Supreme Court: coal and nuclear can replace lost generation
The Supreme Court for the US state of New Mexico has upheld an order from state regulators to permit Public Service Company of New Mexico to replace lost generation from two shuttered units.
‘Electricity Reliability and Fuel Security Act’ supported by ACCCE
“We support the Act because the continued retirement of coal-fired power plants across the country is threatening the reliability and resilience of the nation’s electricity grid.”
CDC making progress at Tanners Creek redevelopment project
The brownfield redevelopment company is remediating and repurposing the retired coal-fired power plant in Indiana, US.
US Department of Energy to fund six carbon capture technologies
The US Department of Energy hopes that the six projects will improve reliability and operational flexibility, reduce high capital costs, and reduce the high-energy penalty associated with operating existing carbon capture technology.
Trump proposes FY19 budget proposal for OSMRE
US President Trump has announced a US$122 million fiscal year 2019 budget proposal, which will support the goal of American energy dominance.