
EPA seeks input on proposals to establish regulatory framework for coal combustion residuals
The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposed regulation to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities.
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The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposed regulation to the management of coal combustion residuals (CCR) from electric utilities.

EPA’s proposals appear to include enough flexibility to avoid many adverse repercussions on the electric power sector, including the forced closure or idling of coal-fired power plants that are necessary for reliable and affordable electricity.

Duke Energy's appeal of state decision to mandate coal ash basin excavation moves forward

NETL researchers have developed a low cost, coal-derived cement additive that could lead to the construction of stronger and more durable roads and buildings.

“This legislation will help ensure that NSR will no longer stand in the way of upgrades that will improve environmental performance at coal-fuelled power plants,” says National Mining Association.

The corporate transaction between Navajo Transitional Energy Company LLC (NTEC) and Cloud Peak Energy Company Inc (Cloud Peak) has been closed.

According to the new policy, AXIS will not provide insurance or facultative reinsurance for new thermal coal or tar sands extraction and pipeline projects and their dedicated infrastructure.

Research and development resulting from the Coal FIRST initiative will underpin coal-fired power plants that are capable of flexible operations to meet the needs of the evolving grid.

EPA proposed the deletion on 31 July 2019, and held a 30 day comment period.

The keynote focused on state-of-the-art energy R&D, and scientific and technological initiatives related to fossil energy that bring together multidisciplinary teams to meet some of the nation’s most important energy challenges.

The forbearance agreements are expected to allow Murray Energy to continue discussions with its lenders about various strategic options to strengthen the company’s business.

Paringa has commenced shipping coal to its second customer OVEC-IKEC, with coal procured by AEP on behalf of OVEC-IKEC.