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CIL's daily coal production rises 35%
With rainfall receding across its mining regions, coal behemoth Coal India's daily coal production witnessed a sharp 35 per cent increase, translating into higher dispatches, with the power sector witnessing a clear pick-up in coal supplies. Coal…
China's clean energy surge is starting to squeeze out coal
China's clean energy machine is now moving so fast that it's meeting soaring electricity demand and pushing coal power backward at the same time. Coal generation has stopped growing in 17 of the 26 Chinese provinces and regions analyzed in a new…
Energy giants could be slugged with fees if keep coal plants running
Energy companies should pay to keep coal-fired power stations open past their promised closure dates, an industry body says, to avoid holding back investment in renewable power. The Smart Energy Council will launch the proposal at its Brisbane…
India boosts coal rail shipments as power plants face critically low stocks
India is increasing coal shipments by rail to power plants after fuel inventories at several generators fell to critically low levels, the coal ministry said on Monday. * The increase in rail shipments comes as the…
Firm Buys Texas Coal Plant to Leverage its Grid Connections for New Massive Solar Project
Coal power has a huge role still to play in the American energy mix—by turning over its substantial grid infrastructure to renewable energy projects. Energy investment firm Panamint is putting up $1.7 billion to build Big Rooter Power, an…
Transition boost: new platform funds emerging-market clean energy upgrades
HSBC has teamed up with partners to launch a non-profit platform to help emerging markets in upgrading their technology and shifting from oil and coal to renewable energy, according to a senior executive. The Green Accelerator Programme, rolled out…
Australia's backdown on data centres allows them to use energy from coal and gas - here's what that means
At the National Cabinet meeting on Wednesday 26 August, the federal government softened its stance on using coal and gas to power energy-hungry data centres. Initially, the government said it would require new data centres to rely on renewables…
Renewables industry says Qld energy policy 'engineered to fail'
The renewables industry has accused Queensland's Crisafulli government of deliberately making green energy uninvestable, ahead of two industry events that the energy minister has declined to attend. Smart Energy Council chief executive David…
Empire State Building was built in 410 days. Today, EPA wouldn't pass blueprint
As Congress considers permitting reform, what would successful permitting reform legislation look like? Here are five principles to help answer that question: First, the legislation shouldn't pick winners and losers. Permitting reform should apply…
Public consultation launched on plans for new Welsh renewable energy company
David Deans Wales political reporter People across the country are being asked to have their say on proposals for a new renewable energy company owned by the Welsh government. It would 'develop and own' wind and solar plants, and support local…
Public consultation launched on plans for new Welsh renewable energy company
People across the country are being asked to have their say on proposals for a new renewable energy company owned by the Welsh government. It would 'develop and own' wind and solar plants, and support local communities to take an ownership stake.
Iron Ore Bottom In? Prices Reclaim $100 On 'Improving Downstream Conditions'
Iron ore futures in Singapore surged above $100 a ton, the highest level since mid-July, as tightening Chinese coking coal supplies lifted steelmaking costs and early signs of improving seasonal demand supported prices across the steel supply…
Gas crisis divides industry amid claims culprit getting away 'scot-free
As he stood at a lectern in Perth's convention centre, Peter Coleman must have known he would be inviting trouble. It was May 2017 and the then chief executive of Australia's biggest oil and gas company, Woodside, was there to deliver some home…
Queensland is making cheaper power harder to build
You have reached your maximum number of saved items. Remove items from your saved list to add more. Queensland households, businesses and industry are racing toward solar, wind and batteries, but the state government is driving in reverse. By…
Australia's oldest coalmine plans to expand under Sydney's water catchment
Peabody is proposing 22 additional longwalls to extend Metropolitan Mine's operations until 2044. The mining union said it would protect jobs, while the Greens want the project rejected over environmental and water concerns. The company said the…
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