
Philippine coal-fired power plant back in operation
Unit 1 of the Calaca coal-fired power plant was synchronised to the grid on 17 March, with Unit 2 expected to be back online at the end of the month.
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Unit 1 of the Calaca coal-fired power plant was synchronised to the grid on 17 March, with Unit 2 expected to be back online at the end of the month.

The World Coal Association has responded to a recent report discussing the state of the global coal fleet.

“The Palaszczuk Government understands the need to responsibly explore highly prospective land and produce our resources – whether it is metallurgical or thermal coal, gas or metals – for the benefit of all Queenslanders,” says QRC.

Tanzania’s President Magufuli intends for the government to work on a new, closer and mutually beneficial engagement with the private sector.

New coal mining company Minergy Limited in Botswana is set to become the supplier of choice to consumers across southern Africa.

Rio Tinto has agreed to sell its interest in the Winchester South coal project to Whitehaven for AUS$200 million.

BHEL has signed a technology collaboration agreement with HLB Power, Republic of Korea for large size gates and dampers for use in coal-fired power plants.

A paper by Edwin S. Rubenstein for Negative Population Growth argues that current rates of US population growth mean that converting to renewable energy is an insufficient step in combating climate change.

A former coal-fired power plant site in Mississauga is one of the largest undeveloped waterfront properties, and is set to transform into a mixed-use community.

A coal-fired energy plant in Vietnam is using dual blade clamshell valves for the isolation of coal mill rejects.

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.

The station can process approximately 250 m2 of coal in an hour, and can be operated remotely.