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Australia's biggest coal power plant will stay open longer
A two-year extension to the life of Australia's largest coal-fired power station has been criticised by those concerned about the speed of the renewable energy transition. Origin Energy on Tuesday said extending Eraring's operation to 2029 would…
Trump is keeping coal on life support. How long can it last?
Heading into President Donald Trump's second term, coal looked like an industry nearing the end of its life. Utilities planned to retire more than half of the nation's coal-fired power plants by 2028, no new facilities were coming online, and…
Australia's largest coal power plant to operate an extra two years to support national grid
Australia's largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring, will stay open for an extra two years until 2029, amid concerns about the national energy grid's ability to support demand ahead of the station's planned retirement. The operator of the plant in…
Origin to Shut Australia's Largest Coal Plant Two Years Later
Origin Energy Ltd. will delay the retirement of Australia's largest coal-fired power station by almost two years to ensure stable energy supply through the roll-out of renewable generation. The operation of all four units at the Eraring Power…
Extending Origin's coal-fired monster is logical - and worrying
Just 19 months ago, when the NSW government and Origin Energy agreed to extend the life of the massive Eraring coal-fired power plant until August 2027, the question was obvious. Would this really be the last time the closure of Eraring, the…
Origin extends life of Australia's largest coal-fired power station
The country's biggest coal-fired power station will stay open for another two years. The Eraring plant in New South Wales was due to shut next year. It will now close in April 2029 to 'support energy supply' through the transition to renewables.
Origin to keep country's largest coal plant running until 2029
The country's largest coal power station will run for almost two years longer than planned after Origin Energy said it would extend the life of Eraring, given the slower-than-expected rollout of renewable generation. The plant, near Newcastle, had…
Nation's largest coal-fired power plant closure delayed by two more years
, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Australia's biggest coal-fired power plant, Eraring, will delay its closure by another two years following fresh warnings that the…
UK National Coal Mining Museum management issues disciplinary threats against strikers
Striking workers at the National Coal Mining Museum for England (NCMME) in Wakefield, Yorkshire have rejected a revised offer from management which threatened them with investigation and disciplinary action when they return to work. The strikers…
India's Core Industries Expand at Fastest Pace Since August at 3.7%
India's eight core infrastructure industries expanded by 3.7% year-on-year in December, according to provisional government data, marking the highest growth rate since August. The performance represents a clear acceleration from 2.1% growth…
Data centers could power solar market, according to new IPO filing
Data centers could provide a power boost for green energy companies that are being ignored — or outright denigrated — by President Trump. Driving the news: That's a takeaway from the new IPO filing for SOLV Energy, a private…
Cutting Bureaucratic Overregulation Will Aid Small Businesses-Not Mamdani's Proposals
Zohran Mamdani, the new mayor of New York City, wants affordability and equity through big-government intervention. His platform includes city-owned grocery stores, rent freezes, a $30 minimum wage, free buses, universal child care, and…
Earth Conservancy announces winners of Pollinator Seed Packet Design Contest
Earth Conservancy selected the winning design for its Pollinator Seed Packet Art Contest. Elizabeth W. Hughes, director of communications at Earth Conservancy, said Teall Vosburg, the first-place winner, will have her design featured on more than…
Star Trek' actress says series has always been 'woke' as conservatives cry foul about new show
The latest installment in the 'Star Trek' franchise is facing mounting backlash from fans who say it's gone 'woke,' even as many critics praise the new show and studio executives have already approved a second season. 'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy'…
Harish Rao says SIT notice is another attempt at diversion politics
Deputy Floor of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) and former minister, T. Harish Rao, has alleged that he was served a notice in the phone tapping case on Monday (January 19, 2026) evening after the alleged involvement of Chief Minister A. Revanth…
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