http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Coal industry insight from the mine to the power plant http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Beacon_Hill_Resources_reports_new_reserve.aspx Beacon Hill Resources Plc., has announced a new find at Minas Moatize. 02/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Patriot_idles_big_mountain_complex.aspx Patriot Coal Corp. has idled its Big Mountain complex in West Virginia citing weak demand. 02/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Wildhorse_Energy_update_on_Mecsek_Hill_UCG_project_in_Hungary.aspx Underground coal gasification (UCG) developer, Wildhorse Energy, is close to completing its drilling and analysis at its Mecsek Hills project in Hungary, with multiple UCG-suitable coal seams indentified. 31/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Record_Australian_production_provides_boost_for_Xstrata.aspx Xstrata has announced record production from its Australian thermal coal operations following the successful commissioning of the Mangoola mine. Production in Colombia was also up on the previous year, but down in South Africa where industrial action and restructuring saw production drop by 3%. 31/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Cockatoo_Coal_announces_JORC_reserves_at_Surat_basin_projects.aspx Australian miner, Cockatoo Coal, announces JORC reserves at Taroom and Collingwood projects in the Surat basin, and the establishment of the North Surat Joint Venture with Mitsui. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Ambani_brothers_could_co-operate_over_CBM.aspx Reliance Industries and Reliance Power have entered into preliminary discussions to jointly develop CBM assets in Madhya Pradesh. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Happy_150th_Birthday_Sandvik.aspx Sandvik celebrate’s its 150th birthday on 31st January. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Essar Oil announces increase in CBM reserves and resources at its Raniganj block.aspx Essar Oil Ltd. a subsidiary of Essar Energy, has announced a significant increase in proven and probable reserves and best estimate contingent gas resources at its Raniganj coalbed methane (CBM) exploration block in West Bengal. 30/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Kinder_Morgan_Arch_Coal_throughput_agreement_expand_coal_terminal_network.aspx Kinder Morgan Energy Partners has announced plans to invest approximately US$ 140 million to further expand its coal handling facilities along the Gulf Coast. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_Energy_announces_2011_results.aspx Peabody Energy has announced in full year results for 2012, reporting an increase in operating profits to US$ 1.59 billion. Investment in Australia will continue apace; however, the company warns of depressed conditions in the US market due to muted economic growth and increased coal-to-gas switching. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coming up short.aspx India is set to become the largest importer of coal in the world. But doubts remain over many aspects of current power sector legislation and electricity tariffs. Mike King examines the uncertainty this is creating for the power generating companies and the miners that serve them. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Environmental_regulation_and_the_Canadian_oilsands.aspx Environmental regulation of the Canadian oilsands projects is similar to other operations of comparable size and scope, IHS CERA report says. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Czech coal miner, New World Resources, announces 2012 production and price outlook.aspx New World Resources, a leading hard coal and coke producer in Central Europe, has announced its production and sales targets for 2012. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/FLSmidth_makes_offer_for_Ludowici_Ltd.aspx Danish engineering company, FLSmidth, has made an offer for Ludowici Ltd, a leading provider of coal centrifuges, vibrating screens and complementary wear resistant products and services for the minerals industries. The acquisition would enable FLSmidth to complete its coal processing product ofference and strengten the company’s position in one of the largest mining markets in the world. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BHP_Billiton’s_Queensland_rail_project_on_track .aspx BHP Billiton has given the Queensland Government notice of a proposed rail corridor alignment to the Port of Abbot Point, which can be used to accommodate multiple rail lines, including a dedicated rail line for BHP Billiton and its joint venture partners in the Bowen Basin. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Making_the_right_energy_choices.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BP_energy_outlook_2030wrrt.aspx BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_Cost_and_Culture_Have_You_Dared_to_Ask_How_Good_Could_We_Be55555.aspx January 2011: Kay Sever examines the ‘intangible’ factors which act as an obstacle to success. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Ncondezi_and_Rio_Tinto_partner_up_for_Mozambique_infrastructure_agreement.aspx Ncondezi Coal Co. Ltd, a coal exploration and development company with coal assets in Mozambique, has announced the signing of a new rail and port infrastructure agreement as part of its strategy to export coal from its Ncondezi project. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Mergers_and_acquisitions_in_the_coal_industry.aspx McLanahan Corp. acquire Universal Engineering and J.H. Fletcher & Co. enter into a distribution agreement with Joy Mining Machinery. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Australias_energy_industry.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, evaluates Australia’s diverse and vibrant energy industry, focusing on its burgeoning LNG export trade. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/US_election_campaign_energy_discussion.aspx The American Petroleum Institute is urging energy discussions in the US election campaigns. 05/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CBM_exploration_well_in_Indonesia_is_spud.aspx The first CBM exploration core well in the Kutai West Coalbed Methane Production Sharing Contract (Kutai West CBM PSC) was spud on 12 December 2011. The well is the first step in delineating the CBM resource and commercial potential of the Kutai West CBM PSC. A neighbouring CBM PSC is already in commercial production. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Battallion_Resources_acquires_CBM_assets_in_the_PRB.aspx Battalion Resources Holding has acquired coalbed methane (CBM) assets in the Powder River Basin (PRB) from J.M. Huber Corp. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Metallurgical_coal_assets_set_to_define_Universal_Coal_in_2012 .aspx After its successful IPO based on near-term thermal coal production assets in 2010, Universal Coal‘s metallurgical coal assets will be the main driver for investor interest in 2012. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch_Coal_acquired_South_Hilight_coal_lease_in_the_southern_PRB.aspx Arch Coal has acquired the South Hilight coal lease in the southern Powder River Basin (PRB) for US$ 300 million. The lease is contiguous with the company’s existing Black Thunder mines and contains high CV, low sulfur coals. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_Energy_increases_Australian_production_after_mine_expansions.aspx Peabody Energy will increase its production at the Wilpinjong and Millennium mines in Australia after expansions at both sites were completed. It is expected that the increased production will allow the company to supply an additional 3 – 5 million tpa to the Asian seaborne market. 15/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/TTC_to_supply_Curtis_LNG_with_CBM_feedgas.aspx Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) has signed a CBM Sales Agreement with Walloons Coal Seam Gas Company Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of BG Group plc., the owner of the Curtis LNG Project. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/IEA_predicts_no_slowdown_in_the_world’s_appetite_for_coal_over_the_next 5_years.aspx The International Energy Agency (IEA) has released its Medium-Term Coal Market Report 2011, which predicts that the global demand for coal will grow over the next five years as a result of surging energy demand in emerging economies. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Project_update_from_Mozambi_Coal’s_Zambezi_coal_basin_projects.aspx Mozambi Coal, an Australian coal exploration company with assets in Mozambique, has released an update on recent activities at the company’s Songa, Tete West and Muturara projects. The projects are located in the Zambezi coal basin where a number of major resources companies, including Rio Tinto and Vale, are also active. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Whitehaven_to_buy_Aston_Resources_for_2.5_billion.aspx Whitehaven Coal will acquire Aston Resources in a AU$2.5 billion takeover that will create Australia’s biggest independent coal miner. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Unexpected_end_to_COP17_brings_a_climate_deal_closer.aspx In an unexpected end to the COP17 summit in Durban South Africa, the US, China and India have agreed to be included in a new legal framework for emissions reduction that will come into force in 2020, although the details of the deal are yet to be agreed. COP17 also agreed to an extension of the Kyoto Protocol to 2017. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/An_African_Lion.aspx Mark Major, Hodges Resources Ltd, Australia, explains how the company’s thermal coal assets are boosting Botswana’s development as a manufacturing and economic hub. 12/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Off_the_rails_Botswana.aspx The progress of Botswana’s coal industry has been slow, with decisions being put back and projects stalled. Barry Baxter looks at the reasons for the delays. 12/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_acquires_further_interests_in_Mongolia.aspx Peabody Energy has acquired a 5.1% equity interest in Winsway Coking Coal Holdings Ltd 08/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Anglo_American_approves_development_of_Grosvenor_metallurgical_coal_project.aspx Anglo American has approved the development of the Grosvenor metallurgical coal project in Queensland, Australia. The project is situated immediately south of the company’s Moranbah North coal mining and is expected to produce 5 million tpa of coal over a period of 26 years. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Ncondezi_Coal_announces_results_of_studies_on_Ncondezi_project.aspx Ncondezi Coal Co. Ltd has announced the results of studies on its Ncondezi project that examined the suitability of using middlings and low volatile coals for local power generation and coal gasification. The use of these products would represent not only in operating costs but also “significant additional revenue” for the company, according to Graham Mascall, CEO of Ncondezi Coal Co. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Rio_Tinto_completes_divestment_of_Colowyo_mine.aspx Rio Tinto has completed the divestment of its Colowyo mine, a thermal coal mine located in western Colorado, US, to Western Fuels-Colorado LLC. 02/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/QGC_awards_AU_19.5_million_dollar_gas_fields_contract.aspx QGC Pty Limited, developer of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, has awarded a A$19.5 million contract to Australian firm Transfield Services for gas field work in the Surat Basin of Queensland. 14/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_Cost_and_Culture_Meetings.aspx November 2011: Kay Sever examines methods for getting the most out of company meetings. 10/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/WellDog_wins_tender_from_Arrow_Energy.aspx WellDog has won a tender to provide hundreds of downhole pressure gauge systems to Arrow Energy Pty Ltd over the next two years. 03/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/ArcelorMittal_withdraws_from_Macarthur_Coal_bid.aspx Steel maker ArcelorMittal has made an unexpected last-minute withdrawal from its US$ 5 billion joint bid for control of Macarthur Coal, leaving joint venture partner Peabody Energy to proceed with the takeover alone. 26/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_EPA_is_to_develop_wastewater_discharge_standards_for_CBM_and_shale_gas_extraction.aspx The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it intends to develop new wastewater discharge standards for coalbed methane (CBM) and shale gas extraction that could significantly increase the cost of disposal. 24/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_winds_of_change.aspx China’s economy faces a strong headwind from power shortages and rising coal costs. Ng Weng Hoong assesses the threats. 21/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_geopolitics_of_Southeast_Asian_energy_security.aspx The energy security strategies of states across the region, if not working in cooperation with each other, could have severe geopolitical and economic repercussions in a region where high food and oil prices threaten economic recovery and human security. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Wood_Mackenzie_forecasts_metallurgical_coal_prices_to_drop_by_Q4_2012.aspx Wood Mackenzie’s Near-Term Market Outlook cautions of falling metallurgical coal prices from now to Q4 2012, dropping from the current quarterly price of US$ 285/t for premium metallurgical coal to under US$ 240/t. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Refinery_switches_from_coal_to_natural_gas.aspx Proposals previously blocked by environmental groups have gained traction as planned Ohio diesel and jet fuel refinery switches from coal to natural gas. Also includes a round up of other US refining news. 18/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_and_ArcelorMittal_receive_clearance_for_Macarthur_takeover.aspx Peabody Energy and ArcelorMittal have announced that they have received clearance from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce to proceed with their AU$16/share offer for all outstanding shares of Macarthur Coal Ltd. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_positive_signs_of_growth_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows growth in potential investment value across all sectors this quarter. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CBM_could_become_Asia_and_Australia’s_shale_gas.aspx Coalbed methane (CBM) may become as important for Asia and Australia as shale gas has become for North America, but this will require the CBM industry to overcome critical commercial, technical and regulatory challenges. 06/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Anglo_American_acquires_full_ownership_of_Peace_River_Coal_Canada.aspx Anglo American has announced that it has acquired 100% ownership of Peace River Coal Limited Partnership. 05/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_Cost_and_Culture_OEE_Equipment_vs_Employees.aspx October 2011 - What if businesses measured 'human productivity' as well as equipment productivity? 04/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arrow_LNG_acquires_Bow_energy.aspx Arrow LNG (a joint venture between Petrochina and Shell) has acquired Bow Energy after boosting it’s bid to AU$ 535 million (US$ 524.2 million). Arrow had to raise its’ offer by 2% on it’s initial offering to secure the deal. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Green_Gas_and_A.A._Skochinsky_Institute_of_Mining_join_forces_in_Russia.aspx Green Gas International and the A.A. Skockinsky Institute of Mining (SIM) have announced the signing of a co-operation agreement. The agreement facilitates the joint development of coalbed methane (CBM) drainage and utilisation projects in the Russian Federation through a joint venture company. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/GE_to_assist_CBM_and_clean_water_project_in_Australia.aspx GE’s integrated portfolio provides onsite power and water treatment solution for major Australian CBM-to-LNG project. 23/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Indonesia_continues_to_attract_investment.aspx Mike King explains why Indonesia continues to attract investment despite the uncertainties of its legal code. 23/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Four_UK_miners_killed_in_flooded_mine.aspx Four coal miners in south Wales have been confirmed dead despite an extensive search and rescue operation. 19/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Clough_awarded_600_million_dollar_contract_for_Santos_GLNG_project.aspx Clough Downer Joint Venture (CDJV) has been awarded a contract worth AU$ 600 million by Fluor for construction of pipelines, compression facilities and associated infrastructure relating to the Fairview component of the Santos GLNG project, located in the Surat Basin. 15/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Banpu_looks_to_Mongolia_with_bid_for_Hunnu_Coal.aspx Banpu plc, Thailand’s largest coal miner, has made a AU$ 423 million bid for Hunnu Coal Ltd. 14/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Gas_group_finds_11.7_million_dollar_worth_of_gas_in_Pawnee_coal.aspx Several State Agencies and WellDog announced today that they have located $11.7 million worth of gas in the Pawnee coal of the Leiter field, which was abandoned and had been slated for plugging by the Wyoming Oil and Gas Conservation Commission. 26/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arrow_LNG_bids_for_Bow_Energy.aspx Arrow LNG, owned by Petrochina and Shell has made an offer of AU$ 520 million (US$ 543 million) to acquire the gas explorer Bow Energy. 22/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_Cost_and_Culture_Drop_the_Baggage_to_Improve_Execution_and_Performance.aspx August 2011: Kay Sever explains how unresolved trust issues can lead to poor execution of improvement programmes at al levels of the company. 17/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CJV awarded contract for_Arrow_LNG_plant_project.aspx CJV, a joint venture comprising of Chiyoda, as JV leader, CB&I and Saipem S.p.A., has been awarded the FEED contract for the Arrow LNG plant project. 16/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Australias_recovering_coal_industry.aspx Ng Weng Hoong examines how Australia is recovering from and capitalising on its recent difficulties. 11/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/APG_comment_on_EPA_greenhouse_gas_reporting_rule.aspx The American Public Gas Association comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s propositions to amend the greenhouse gas reporting rule. 05/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/ConocoPhillips_gives_FID_for_Australia_Pacific_LNG_project.aspx ConocoPhillips today announced approval of the final investment decision for the initial train of a two train LNG 9 million tpa project by Australia Pacific LNG in Queensland, Australia. 29/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_bumpy_ride_on_the_road_to_recovery_for_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a mixed bag of results this quarter with power leading the way while other sectors are slightly down. 19/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Joy_announces_investment_in_International_Mining_Machinery.aspx Joy Global Inc. and International Mining Machinery Holdings Ltd (IMM) have jointly announced that TJCC Holdings Ltd (TJCC) and Joy have entered into a share purchase agreement, in which TJCC has conditionally agreed to sell 534.8 million shares of IMM to Joy. 18/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Reflecting_on_the_UK_government’s_plans_for_electricity_market_reforms.aspx The UK government released its White Paper on Electricity Market Reform this week, setting forward its proposals to secure and decarbonise the UK’s electricity market. Jonathan Rowland, editor of World Coal, highlights some of the questions it raises. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/UK_electricity_market_reform.aspx White paper to bring about biggest reforms since privatisation. 13/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_and_ArcelorMittal_seek_Macarthur_Coal_acquisition.aspx Peabody Energy and ArcelorMittal SA have confirmed that they have jointly submitted an indicative proposal to the board of directors of Macarthur Coal Ltd to acquire all shares of the company. 12/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Caterpillar_completes_acquisition_of_Bucyrus.aspx Caterpillar has announced it has completed its US$ 8.8 billion acquisition of Bucyrus International. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal,_Cost_and_Culture_Superintendents_and_their_links_to_improvement.aspx July 2011: Kay Sever outlines how mine and plant superintendents are 'caught in the middle'. Expectations from above put all the responsibility for equipment performance and cost control on their shoulders. 01/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/UK_company_to_sign_deal_for_underground_coal_gasification_plant_in_China.aspx Seamwell International will sign a US$ 1.5 billion deal with China for an electric power plant using synthesis gas extracted from gasifying coal deposits via underground coal gasification (UCG). 27/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/What_are_the_prospects_for_US_coal.aspx Coal is surging ahead with the recovering economy, but many challenges lie ahead. Gordon cope examines how prospects for US coal are looking up. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Australia_slashes_coal_export_forecast .aspx Australia has reduced its forecasts for coal production and exports for the financial year ending June 2012 as its coal mining industry still reels from the effects of severe flooding at the beginning of the year. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Kidnap_and_the_global_energy_sector_risk_by_region.aspx Taryn Evans, AKE, takes a brief look at the differences between regions in terms of the threat posed to foreign personnel engaged in energy projects by kidnap and ransom. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Rio_Tinto_to_move_to_compulsory_acquisition_of_Riversdale.aspx Rio Tinto will move to compulsory acquisition of Riversdale Mining Ltd (Riversdale) after Tata Steel accepted all of its shareholding into Rio Tinto’s takeover offer for Riversdale. 17/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch_Coal_completes_acquisition_of_International_Coal_Group.aspx Arch Coal Inc. has announced that it has completed its acquisition of International Coal Group Inc. 15/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Study_demonstrates_CCS_is_efficient_and_cost_competitive.aspx Alstom Power unveils the results of a study that proves CCS is an increasingly valid option for reducing CO2 emissions. 14/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Wood_Group_awarded_project_management_contract_for_GLNG_project.aspx Brisbane-based Wood Group Wagners has been awarded the Project Management Services Contract for the GLNG Pipeline Project in Queensland, a development that will process coal seam gas (CSG) into LNG. 13/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_Cost_and_Culture_Work_Teams_and_Expectations_for_Teamwork.aspx June 2011: Does your site have work groups where several people are required to ‘manage the work’ without supervisor oversight at every minute? Are there multiple supervisors that jointly share responsibility for overseeing the work of more than one crew? Do you oversee such a group or work area? Then this article is for you. 10/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Sable_Mining_Africa_acquires_interest_in_1_billion_t_potential_project.aspx Sable Mining Africa Ltd has acquired a 49% interest in Liberation Mining (Pvt) Ltd, holder of the 16,545 ha. Special Grant 4977 which covers the Lubimbi coal project in the Gwaai area of the Kariba coal basin in Zimbabwe. 08/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/KBR_to_design_CSG_pipelines.aspx KBR has been chosen by Curtis Island LNG and Asia Pacific LNG to design three massive 42 in. gas pipelines to carry coal seam gas to the Curtis Island terminal from inland gasfields in Queensland, Australia. 06/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Rising_cost_of_coal_may_prompt_more_power_cuts_in_China.aspx China has started rationing electricity in an attempt to avoid an energy shortage in the country. 18/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Eight_rescued_from_collapsed_Colombia_mine.aspx Eight miners trapped underground for over seven hours have been freed in western Colombia. 18/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Alkane_Energy_seeking_partner_in_CBM_exploration_in_the_UK.aspx Envoi seeks specialist company for strategic entry in largely unexplored CBM resource potential, onshore U.K. 13/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Alabama_coal_mine_reopens_after_severe_weather.aspx An underground coal mine has reopened in Alabama after ceasing operations at the end of April due to extreme weather in the southern US. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Sable_Mining_publishes_bankable_feasibility_study_for_Rietkuil_coal_project.aspx Sable Mining Africa Ltd has published a bankable feasibility study (BFS) on Delta Mining Consolidated Ltd’s (DMC) Rietkuil coal project in South Africa. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/API_criticises_congressional_plans_to_raise_energy_taxes.aspx API’s senior tax advisor warns that higher taxes will not help to lower prices, and could damage the US economy. 11/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch Coal establishes Asia-Pacific subsidiary.aspx Arch Coal Inc. has announced that it has established a new subsidiary, Arch Coal Asia-Pacific Pte. Ltd., and named Renato Paladino president. 09/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Solid_Energy_interested_in_Pike_River_Coal_assets .aspx New Zealand miner, Solid Energy, will seek to acquire the assets of Pike River Coal, according to a company statement, but acknowledges that there are considerable challenges to bringing the mine back into production. 09/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Sinopec_signs_massive_purchase_agreement_for_Australian_LNG.aspx Australia Pacific LNG and Sinopec have signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement for the supply of LNG from Australia Pacific LNG’s CBM resources and proposed LNG facility on Curtis Island, Queensland. The agreement could be worth up to US$ 85 billion. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/qedi_awarded_major_CBM_contract_in_Australia.aspx QGC has appointed qedi to apply its proprietary commissioning technology and consultancy expertise on its Queensland Curtis liquefied natural gas (QCLNG) development. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EPA_landmark_clean air_act_settlement_with_TVA to_modernise_coal-fired_power_plants.aspx The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced a settlement with the Tennessee Valley Authority to resolve alleged Clean Air Act violations at 11 of its coal-fired plants in Alabama, Kentucky and Tennessee. 15/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Mongolia's_natural_mineral_wealth.aspx Landlocked Mongolia is the most sparsely populated country in the world, but has vast mineral resources. Ng Weng Hoong analyses growing investments in the country. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/China_plans_emergency_coal_stockpile.aspx The Government of China is planning to amass a 5 million t emergency stockpile of coal. According to the China Economic Herald, the Government has asked top producers, including Shenhua Eenergy, to begin stockpiling to help alleviate bottlenecks that limit the available supply during peak demand seasons. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/South_Africa_increases_coal_exports_to_India.aspx The amount of South African coal imported by India rose 8% in the year ending March 2011. According to mjunction, an online Indian e-commerce company, Indian imports accounted for about 32% of the coal exported from South Africa. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Smart_grids_increasingly_find_favour.aspx Global survey shows rollout of smart grids is finding favour with utility companies. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Playing_with_the_Russian_coal_monopoly.aspx Paul Baruya, IEA Clean Coal Centre, UK, provides a brief overview of the Russian coal industry. This article takes extracts from an original IEA report authored by Geoff Crocker. 11/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Rio_Tinto_assumes_control_of_Riversdale_Mining_Ltd.aspx Rio Tinto has acquired a majority interest in Riversdale Mining Ltd, delivering control of significant tier one coking coal projects. Rio Tinto’s shareholding in Riversdale passed 50% and may increase further with the takeover offer remaining open until 20 April 2011. 11/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BP_accesses_four_CBM_production_sharing_contracts_in_Indonesia.aspx BP confirmed today that it has signed four new coalbed methane (CBM) production sharing contracts (PSCs) in the Barito basin of South Kalimantan, Indonesia. 05/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Old_mining_properties.aspx April 2011: Kay Sever explains the dangers of 'strong-arming', this problem can be particularly prevalent at old mining properties which have seen many superintendents and managers come and go, all with different personalities and management styles. 01/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Australia’s_Icon_Energy_signs_20_year_LNG_sales_agreement_with_Shantou_SinoEnergy .aspx Icon Energy has signed a 20 year LNG sales agreement with Icon Energy to supply 40 million tonnes of LNG. The first cargo is expected to be delivered by 2016. 30/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/India_a_dynamic_country.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, focuses on India’s hydrocarbon industry and product market. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BHP_approves_Bowen_basin_met_coal_expansions.aspx BHP Billiton has approved three key met coal projects in the Bowen casin in central Queensland, Australia. 28/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Indonesia coal miners protest coal upgrading rule.aspx Coal miners in Indonesia are urging the Government to delay its plans to introduce a rule limiting coal exports by quality. 25/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/FLSmidth_wins_multimillion_dollar_material_handling_project_in_Indonesia.aspx FLSmidth has signed a contract in Jakarta worth in excess of US$ 135 million with PT Adaro Indonesia, a subsidiary of PT Adaro Energy Tbk., to supply material handling equipment to its coal mine in the Tanjung district of South Kalimantan, some 1000 km from the Indonesian capital, Jakarta. 25/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Teck_Resources_lowers_2011_coal_outlook.aspx Canadian mining company Teck Resources has lowered its coal and copper sales outlook for 2011. 25/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Pakistan_mine_explosion_death_toll_rises.aspx The number of dead from a collapsed mine in southwest Pakistan has risen to 45, according to officials. 25/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Japan’s nuclear crisis blows open energy debate.aspx In the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, amid fears of a radiological disaster, commentators worldwide are postulating one question: is this the end of nuclear power? Alisa Murphy, CEO, B9 Coal, UK, argues they ought to be discussing the wider energy mix. 18/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Junior_Oils_Trust_CEO_predicts_effects_of_recent_global_geopolitical_events_on_energy_industry.aspx Angelos Damaskos comments on how the energy industry will be impacted by the Japan earthquake, Middle Eastern unrest and continuing Eurozone problems. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/China_increases_coal_production.aspx China has increased its total production for the first two months of the year by 13.5%. 16/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Japan_earthquake_and_tsunami_will_impact_global_coal_trade.aspx The global energy trade will feel the effects of the disasters in Japan as the global coal supply chain is disrupted and diverted. 16/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EU_emissions_cut.aspx A letter from Chris Huhne and EU Environment Ministers to the Guardian newspaper on 30% EU emissions cuts. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_Energy_short-listed_for_Mongolian_coal_development.aspx Peabody Energy has announced that the Mongolian Government has placed the company in the top tier of the short list of companies that pre-qualify to invest and cooperate in development of the Tavan Tolgoi coal deposit. 09/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/NPRA_urges_EPA_caution_over_proposed_ozone_standards_change.aspx Gregory Scott of the NPRA warns of the potential damages to America’s economy if changes are ratified. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Further_details_emerge_regarding_proposed_Australian_LNG_venture.aspx LNG development project in Queensland gains momentum as other companies finalise deals. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch_Coal_announces_agreement_with_Canada's_Ridley_Terminal_for_pacific_coast_exports.aspx The US Environmental Protection Agency and the US Justice Department have announced that Arch Coal Inc. has agreed to pay a US$ 4 million dollar penalty for alleged violations of the Clean Water Act in Virginia, West Virginia and Kentucky. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Record_profit_for_Australia’s_newly_privatised_QR_National.aspx QR National Ltd (QRN), Australia’s biggest coal hauler, has announced net profit of AU$ 278 million in the six months ending December 2010, compared to a loss of AU$ 132 million last year. 28/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Russia_to_begin_producing_power_from_coalbed_methane .aspx The first coalbed methane (CBM) to energy project in Russia celebrated its grand opening in Kemerovo Oblast. 23/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Australia_Pacific_LNG_project_receives_environmental_approval.aspx The Australian Government has granted environmental approval for ConocoPhillips’ and Origin Energy’s US$ 35 billion joint coalbed methane (CBM) project in Queensland. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/APGA_on_DOE_budget.aspx The American Public Gas Association comment on the US Department of Energy budget to 2012. 18/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Xstrata_declares_force_majeure_in_New_South_Wales.aspx Xstrata has declared force majeure at its Ulan mine in New South Wales, Australia. Production at the mine has been forced to halt due to heavy rain. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Shell_future_energy_scenarios_zone of_uncertainty_ahead.aspx Shell has published its report Signals and Signposts. 14/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_McCloskey_2011_Coal_Conference.aspx Xavier Prevost, XMP Consulting, South Africa, provides a brief overview of the McCloskey Coal Conference 2011, which took place in Cape Town. 14/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Colombias_new_mining_request_ban_may_extend_to_a_year.aspx The Colombian Government has hinted that its suspension of new requests for mining concessions may last longer than the initial six months. 11/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BRE_Trust_issues_Financing_UK_Carbon_Reduction_Projects_report.aspx Funding for small-scale solar, biomass and other carbon reduction projects in the UK could rise significantly if consistent reporting guidelines for these schemes can be agreed, a study from BRE Trust, owner of the UK’s leading building research body BRE showed. 11/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Rio_Tinto_reports_record_profits .aspx Rio Tinto profits rose to US$ 14.3 billion in 2010 on the back of rising commodity prices and strong growth in developing markets. Of that, the energy group, which includes coal and uranium, increased its underlying earnings to US$ 1.187 billion, a 2% increase on the previous year. 10/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_in_Colombia.aspx Paul Bright, SRK (UK) Ltd, UK, provides an introduction to the Colombian coal industry. 10/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/South_Africa_establishes_state_mining_company.aspx A state mining company will be established in South Africa by the end of this month, although much of its work will be contracted out to private companies. 09/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_to_remain_main_power_fuel_in_the_US.aspx In a recent interview with Platts Energy Week, Harold Quinn, president and CEO of the National Mining Association, said that he expects demand for coal-fired power to remain strong in the US, despite regulatory and legal roadblocks. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Eskom_and_Chamber_of_Mines_face_off_over_coal_supplies.aspx The South African Chamber of Mines has hit back after Eskom, the country’s state-owned utility, criticised coal quality and supplies, accusing the miners of chasing higher profits by favouring exports. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_deficit_impacts_trade_across_the_globe.aspx The disruption to coal production in Australia is prompting power producers to seek elsewhere for their coal supplies. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_slight_downturn_in_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a slight downturn this quarter (Q4: October – December 2010), with the total value of project announcements down nearly 8%. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EPA_study_on_natural_gas.aspx EPA study concludes natural gas emissions are higher than previously thought. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/APGA_comment_on_Obama’s_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx President Obama’s mixed message for natural gas in the State of the Union Address. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/ExxonMobils_energy_outlook.aspx ExxonMobil’s energy outlook shows rising global energy demand, shift toward natural gas and energy efficiency gains. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_predicts_long-term_growth_in_coal_demand.aspx Peabody Energy believes the world is in the early stages of a long-term supercycle for coal driven by increasing energy use in China, India and other emerging markets, global growth in steel consumption and a lack of alternative supplies with the cost and scale required. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Riversdale_board_unanimously_recommends_Rio_Tinto_offer.aspx The board of Riversdale Mining Ltd, including the representative from Tata Steel Ltd (TSL), has unanimously recommended that Riversdale shareholders accept the offer by Rio Tinto to purchase all Riversdale shares for $16.00 cash/share. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Pilot_production_well_in_Meridian_SeamGas_CSG_fields_drilled.aspx WestSide Corp. Ltd, the operator of the Meridian SeamGas CSG gas fields in the Bowen basin, Queensland, Australia, has advised that drilling of a pilot production well commenced on 22 January 2011. The well will be drilled to a depth of 550 m. 25/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Thiess_awarded_coal_seam_gas_contract.aspx Thiess has been awarded a major coal seam gas upstream infrastructure contract in the Surat basin, Queensland, Australia. 25/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/India_invests_in_clean_coal_technology.aspx Dr Stephen Mills, IEA Clean Coal Centre, UK, discusses clean coal technology developments in India. 25/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Riversdale_aims_for_long_term_coal_prices.aspx Riversdale Mining has surprised the coal industry by planning longer-term price negotiations with its customers for coking and thermal coals. 24/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_of_Africa_Ltd_progresses_Makhado_project.aspx Coal of Africa Ltd has announced that it has lodged a new order mining right application with the Department of Mineral Resources in the Limpopo Province of South Africa for its Makhado coking coal project. 24/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Anglo_American_and_International_Alert_sign_MoU.aspx Anglo American, one of the world’s largest miners, is partnering with International Alert, a leading peacekeeping NGO that specialises in building sustainable peace in areas affected by violent conflict. The three year partnership aims to promote and implement business practice that will prevent conflict and protect and promote human rights. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Verdeo_Group_lists_coal_mine_methane_abatement_project_with_Climate_Action_Reserve.aspx Verdao Group has listed the largest coal mine methane abatement project with Climate Action Reserve’s Coal Mine Methane Project, which provides an incentive for the voluntary abatement of methane. The project will take place at Consol Energy’s McElroy mine, West Virginia, and use regenerative thermal oxidation technology from Dürr USA to destroy the methane emissions. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_signs_two_agreements_to_develop_clean_coal_in_China.aspx Peabody Energy has signed two agreements to develop clean coal in China. The first will see the development of a 2000 MW supercritical power plant substitute natural gas facility; the second, the development of a green coal energy campus including a 1200 MW power plant that will capture CO2 and convert it into green building materials. 20/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Indonesia_plans_to_improve_quality_of_coal_exports.aspx The Indonesian Government has announced it intends to ban exports of low-quality coal, starting in 2014. Coal with an energy value of less than 5600 kCal/kg will no longer be exported. 20/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BP_Energy_Outlook_2030.aspx The BP Energy Outlook 2030 is the first of BP’s forward looking analyses to be published after 60 years of producing definitive historical data in the BP Statistical Review of World Energy. 20/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Port_of_Gladstone_expects_to_reach_full_capacity_by_end_of_March.aspx The Port of Gladstone expects to reach full export capacity by the end of March, as the first coal shipments from the Blackwater line are expected this week. The ports of Bundaberg and Alma remain closed. 19/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_Energy_Australia_extends_Burton_coal_mine_production_to_2016.aspx Peabody Energy Australia has awarded Thiess Pty Ltd a contract to extend mining operations at its Burton coal mine in the Bowen basin, Queensland, Australia. The mine extension will maintain the current production level of 2.5 million tpa of high quality coking coal. 19/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch_Coal_announces_agreement_with_Canada's_Ridley_Terminal.aspx Arch Coal, Inc. announced an agreement with Canadian Crown Corporation Ridley Terminals Inc. to facilitate coal exports to Pacific Rim markets. The five-year agreement will give Arch throughput capacity at the terminal of up to 2 million t of coal for 2011 and up to 2.5 million t of coal for 2012 through 2015. 19/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/GE_and_Shenhua_form_joint_venture_company_for_coal_gasification_in_China.aspx GE and Shenhua have agreed to form an industrial coal gasification joint venture to advance the deployment of cleaner coal technology solutions in China. 19/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Queensland_floods_update_major_rise_in_coal_prices_forecast.aspx Wood Mackenzie’s analysis of the implications of the Queensland floods for the coal industry finds that over half of Australian exports are likely to be affected and the impact of the decrease in exports in this ongoing situation will be felt strongly in global coal markets. 18/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/US_coal_miners_racing_to_supply_Asian_demand.aspx Coal miners across North America are fighting for purchase at export terminals along the continent’s West Coast. Ports and terminals are experiencing a backlog as North American suppliers try to reach the hungry Asian coal market. 13/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch_Coal_acquires_equity_interest_in_west_coast_terminal.aspx Arch Coal, Inc. today announced that it has acquired a 38% interest in Millennium Bulk Terminals-Longview, the owner of a bulk commodity terminal in exchange for US$ 25 million plus additional consideration upon the completion of certain project milestones. 13/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Duke_Energy_and_Progress_Energy_to_merge.aspx Duke Energy and Progress Energy, Inc. announced today that both companies’ boards of directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement to combine the two companies in a stock-for-stock transaction. The combined company, to be called Duke Energy, will be the country’s largest utility. 13/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Carbon_Trade_Exchange_links_with_Winrock’s_American_Carbon_Registry.aspx Original US stalwart of carbon offsets joins global exchange. 10/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_Cost and_Culture_Taking_The_High_Road_To_Culture_Change.aspx January 2011: Kay Sever examines the importance of a great culture between operations and maintenance cannot be over-emphasised because it affects production, cost and morale. 07/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/New_technology_improves_separation_of_coal_particles_from_water.aspx A new technology that could help release some of the currently unusable energy in an estimated 2 billion t of US coal waste has been successfully demonstrated by a Department of Energy (DOE) supported project. The hyperbaric centrifuge technology is aimed at separating the fine coal particles from water, allowing their recovery for energy, and marks a step forward in clean coal separation. 06/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Flooding_hits_Queensland’s_coal_industry .aspx IHS Global Insight analyses the impact of the Queensland floods on the region’s coal production and resulting impact on coal prices. 06/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Riversdale announces a recommended_takeover_offer_by_Rio_Tinto .aspx Riversdale Mining and Rio Tinto have enterd a Bid Implementation Agreement, under which Rio Tinto has agreed to make an all cash off-market takeover bid at AU$ 16/share. 23/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Santos_sells_stake_in_Gladstone_LNG_and_signs_supply_agreement_with_KOGAS.aspx Santos LNG has sold stakes in its Gladstone LNG project to KOGAS and Total and signed a 20 year supply agreement with KOGAS. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/South_Africa's_Energy_plan.aspx Over the next 20 years, South Africa intends to drastically reduce the use of coal as the country’s prime energy-fuel, and 30 years thereafter virtually remove it altogether from the energy-fuel mix. Barry Baxter asks if this could really happen. 16/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Another_Indian_company_invests_in_coal_assets_abroad.aspx Lanco Infratech Ltd, a major Indian infrastructure company, has acquired Western Australian coal miner, Griffin Coal Mining Co. Pty Ltd and Carpenter Mine Management Pty Ltd (Griffin Coal). 16/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Churchill_completes_purchase_of_land_for_port_facility.aspx Churchill Mining has completed the purchase of the land to be used as the site of the future port facility for the shipment of coal from the East Kutai coal project. When complete, the port will be capable of handling 30 million tpa of coal and offer direct access to international markets. 16/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Clean_Coal_Technologies_signs_MOU_for_technology_license_agreement.aspx Clean Coal technologies has signed an MOU to license its clean coal technology to Huamin Senior Funding Group, of China for US$ 1.5 million. 15/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Xstrata_approves_development_of_Ravensworth_North_mine.aspx Xstrata plc has announced that it has approved the US$ 1.36 billion development of the Ravensworth North opencast mine in the in the Upper Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia. 09/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CNOOC acquires stake in_Exoma’s_unconventional_gas_portfolio.aspx CNOOC has acquired a 50% interest in Exoma’s Queensland portfolio of coal seam gas and shale gas exploration blocks; it will contribute AU$ 50 million towards exploration costs as part of the agreement. 09/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Riversdale_Mining_confirms_takeover_talks_with_Rio_Tinto.aspx Riversdale Mining has confirmed that it has held takeover discussions with Rio Tinto. 06/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/FLSmidth_makes_offer_to_acquire_ESSA_Australia.aspx FLSmidth has made an offer to acquire ESSA Australia Ltd, corresponding to an enterprise value of DKK 170 million. 06/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Walter_Energy_and_Western_Coal_agree a_3.3_billion_dollar_merger.aspx Walter Energy will acquire Western Coal Corp. for C$ 3.3 billion (US$ 3.3 billion) to create a leading, publicly traded, pure-play met coal producer with total coal reserves of approximately 385 million t and a significant and growing production profile in Canada, the US and the UK. 03/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CCS_A_Status_Update.aspx Around the world, governments are tackling carbon emissions head-on with ambitious carbon capture and storage (CCS) programmes and the race is hotting up to lead the world on this relatively new technology and to harness its economic potential. 24/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Pike_River_coal_mine_update.aspx An update on the rescue efforts at the Pike River coal mine in New Zealand. 22/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/UK_consuming_a_third_more_CO2_than_in_1990.aspx New research from Policy Exchange shows that Britain and the EU are only on course to meet international carbon targets because emissions have been ‘off shored’ to countries like China. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Plantation_Energy_Australia_signs_export_deal_with_Mitsui.aspx Plantation Energy Australia has signed a four year supply deal with Mitsui & Co., worth over AU$ 70 million. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Walter_Energy_enters_business_combination_negotiations_with_Western_Coal.aspx Walter Energy Inc. has announced an acquisition proposal and exclusivity agreement with Western Coal Corp. It has also agreed to acquire a 19.8% stake in Western Coal from Audley Capital. 18/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Continental_Coal_acquires_Mashala_Resources.aspx Continental Coal’s South African subsidiary has completed the US$ 35 million acquisition of unlisted South African thermal coal mining and export coal producing company, Mashala Resources. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Caterpillar_acquires_Bucyrus_International.aspx Caterpillar Inc. and Bucyrus International have entered into an agreement by which Caterpillar will acquire Bucyrus for US $ 8.6 billion, expanding Caterpillar's leadership in the mining equipment industry. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/India_and_UK_business_leaders_to_kick_start_low_carbon_collaboration.aspx A brief look at the new low carbon collaboration between UK and Indian business leaders the ‘UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group.’ 15/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_energy_world_faces_unprecedented_uncertainty.aspx According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook, much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Chinas_coal_industry_continues_to_grow.aspx Although plagued by the world’s worst traffic jams, the growth of China’s coal industry shows no signs of stopping. Ng Weng Hoong reports. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Hancock_Prospecting_opens_Galilee_Basin_test_pit.aspx Hancock Prospecting has opened its 100,000 t Alpha test pit. The launch represents “the historic first mining of the Galilee Basin,” in Queensland, Australia. 09/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Letter_to_The_Times_on_climate_change_financing.aspx A letter from members of the UN High Level Advisory Group on climate change financing. 09/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/UK_opens_CCS_demonstration_programme_to_gas_plants.aspx The Department of Energy and Climate Change has opened up its carbon capture and storage demonstration programme to projects on gas-fired power plants. 08/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/UK_consortium_to_build_power_plant_in_Morocco.aspx Morocco’s power utility, ONE, has awarded a consortium led by UK company International Power the contract to build a 1300 MW coal-fired power plant 05/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/South_Korea_will_reduce_reliance_on_imported_coal.aspx South Korea, the second largest importer of Australian coal, will reduce its dependence on the fossil fuel as part of a wide-ranging plan to green its economy. 03/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch_reports_Q3_revenue_increase.aspx Arch Coal Inc. has announced a 42% growth in revenue for Q3 2010 at US$ 2.35 million compared to US$ 1.85 million in the corresponding period of last year. The results have been attributed to more favourable coal market conditions and the acquisition of Jacobs Ranch mine into its Black Thunder operations. 02/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Whitehaven_Coal_puts_itself_on_sale.aspx With players from the US and China seeking stakes in the Australian coal mining industry, Whitehaven Coal, an independent coal producer in the Gunnedah Basin, has put itself up for sale, announcing a formal process to identify potential buyers that will offer best interest to all share holders. 29/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Adani_to_develop_coal_block.aspx Adani has won a bid to develop and mine coal from the Chendipada coal block in Orissa, India. 28/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_upgrading_would_benefit_Indonesian_coal_industry.aspx According to Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy, Indonesia is well place to benefit for potential coal upgrading technologies, as low rank coal projects will achieve higher operating margins and increased market opportunities through an upgraded product. This means Indonesia will be competitive with bituminous coal producing countries, as well as increasing its commercial attractiveness for investors. 28/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Regional_Report_ASEAN’s_energy_sector.aspx Nancy D. Yamaguchi, Hydrocarbon Engineering Contributing Editor, looks at the Southeast Asian energy sector. 27/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Massey_Energy_reports_Q3_loss.aspx Massey Energy posts a loss in Q3, blaming it on production losses caused by the actions of the Mine Safety and Health Administration. 27/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Global_energy_industry_holding_steady.aspx The latest EIC Monitor (Q3) shows encouraging levels of new projects emerging across the globe with China, India and the USA having some of the largest new projects. 26/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/New_underground_coal_mine_to_open_in_Illinois.aspx A new underground coal mine is to be opened in Hamilton County, Illinois, creating approximately 300 construction jobs and 350 permanent jobs. 25/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_mine_to_reopen_after_25_years.aspx Demand for met coal has prompted United Coal to reopen the Affinity mine in West Virginia, which has been closed since 1985. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Origin_Energy_halt_CSG_drilling_in_Queensland.aspx After detecting traces of BTEX around eight coal seam gas wells in southern Queensland, Australia, Origin Energy has suspended drilling operations until it can find the source of the contamination. 21/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/E.ON_cancels_Kingnorth_coal_plant.aspx E.ON has announced it is canceling plans to build the UK's first commercial CCS coal-fired plant at Kingsnorth in Kent. 21/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/An_examination_the major_players_competing_in_mine_privatisation_in_the_Ukraine.aspx Alexander A. Ignatov, Ignatov & Co. Group, Russia, examines the major players competing in mine privatisation, following the Ukrainian Government’s planned reorganisation of the coal market 18/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/China_closes_1355_coal_mines_in_first_three_quarters_of_this_year.aspx According to reports, 1355 small coal mines were shutdown in the first three quarters of this year as part of efforts to restructure China’s mining industry. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Mining Association of BC congratulates_international_mine_rescue_team.aspx The Mining Association of BC has congratulated the international rescue team, which freed the 33 miners stuck underground in Chile. 14/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/NWR_begins_trial_operations_at_new_coke_battery.aspx OKK Koksovny a.s. (OKK), Europe’s largest producer of foundry coke and subsidiary of New World Resources N.V. (NWR), a leading hard coal and coke producer, has commenced trial operations at its new coke battery at the Svoboda coking plant in Ostrava, the Czech Republic. 13/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Solid Energy continues lignite exploration in Southland.aspx New Zealand coal miner, Solid Energy, will recommence exploration drilling in the Croyden coalfield, Southland, to increase its understanding of the lignite resources located there. The programme of drilling will provide information to help the miner make decisions about how to mine the lignite to meet the quantity and quality requirements for its various lignite conversion projects. 13/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Mine_managers_sent_underground_in_China.aspx Under new regulations, China’s mine managers are now required to accompany their workers underground. Failure to do so will result in hefty fines. 08/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/DOE_names_new_partners_in_FutureGen_2.0.aspx Air Liquide have joined the FutureGen 2.0 project to build an oxy-combustion coal fired plant with CCS technology incorporated. 08/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Fuel_cell_technology_to_be_installed_in_UK.aspx An agreement between Powerfuel Power, B9 Coal and AFC Energy will see the latter company’s fuel cell technology installed at Powerfuel’s Hatfield site in the UK. 07/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal,_Cost_and_Culture_Maintenance_Planning_and_Maintenance_Culture.aspx October 2010: Kay Sever outlines how the transition to a maintenance planning culture from a ‘plan-free’ environment can be tough but it is worthwhile. 06/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Western_Coal_announces_record_production.aspx Western Coal has announced record production increases of 90% to 1.5 million t for its fiscal second quarter 2011 (ending September 30 2010). 05/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/DOE_commits_US$1_billion_to_FutureGen_project.aspx The US Department of Energy has signed a US$1 billion co-operative agreement with the FutureGen Industrial Alliance and Ameren Energy Resources for the FutureGen 2.0 clean coal project. It is hoped the project will help position the US as a leader in technologies for reducing carbon emissions from existing coal-fired power plants. 30/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Riversdales_Zambeze_project_to_produce_hard_coking_coal.aspx Following results from the first coke tests at its Zambeze coal project, Riversdale Mining has announced that the project will produce hard coking coal. The results come from two coal seams, and the company plans to test the remaining seams in Q1 2011. 29/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_expands_Gateway_mine.aspx Peabody energy will expand production at its Gateway mine, Illinois, by 40% to 4.5 million tpa to meet demand. The expansion is expected to cost US$ 175 million. 28/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/New_system_may_increase_coal_production_in_India.aspx In India, plans are afoot to increase coal production by introducing a bill that will mean that the mines must share a portion of their profits with the locals. 22/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Continental_Coal_exceeds_monthly_production_target.aspx Continental Coal Ltd’s Vlakvarkfontein coal mine has exceeded its monthly production target of 100,000 t during its second full month of operation. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Southeast_Asia’s_coal_revival.aspx South East Asian coal producing countries should be cheering on its revival. However, Ng Weng Hoong explains why they will also be grappling with uncertainties brought on by their increased economic dependence on, and the environmental impact of mining and handling, coal. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CAA_and_GHGs.aspx American Petroleum Institute says Clean Air Act is not designed to address greenhouse gas emissions. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Cockatoo_announces_equity_raising.aspx Cockatoo Coal has announced that it has raised AU$ 150.8 million to fund its joint purchase of five coal development and exploration assets in Australia. 15/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_research_and_development.aspx New Recovery Act funding boosts industrial carbon capture and storage research and development. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/B9_coal_announces_project_combining_alkaline_fuel_cell_technology_with_UCG.aspx A consortium including B9 Coal, WSP Group, AFC Energy and Linc Energy is to develop a new clean coal project that will combine alkaline fuel cell technology with underground coal gasification. 07/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_Cost_and_Culture_The_“Process_of_Discovery”_and_Continuous_Improvement.aspx September 2010: Kay Sever explains how the process of discovery is a subtle but important dynamic in every improvement programme. 06/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Undersea_carbon_dioxide_storage.aspx The UK Government wish to license under sea CCS. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Adani_invests_in_Indonesia_railway_Mongolia_rejects_railway_to_China.aspx India’s Adani Group will help to build a coal export railway in Indonesia’s Southern Sumatra Province in another example of the country’s investment in natural resources abroad. Meanwhile, the Mongolian Government has rejected a direct rail link to China from the massive Tavan Tolgoi resource, citing the possible effect such a link would have on its sovereignty. 25/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CBM_to_play_an_increasingly_important_role_in_China’s_gas_supply.aspx According to a new report from Wood Mackenzie, a consultancy, CBM will make up a third of unconventional gas supply in China by 2030 and account for 14% of total domestic supply, despite slow production growth. 25/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CBM_development_in_China.aspx CAMAC Energy has started drilling as part of its programme to develop the CBM in its Zijinshan gas asset. 20/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Doosan_Power_Systems_completes_successful_OxyCoal_testing .aspx Doosan Power Systems has announced that it has completed a year of successful testing at the world’s largest OxyCoal™ Clean Combustion Test Facility. This facility, in combination with the newly opened Post Combustion Carbon Capture (PCCC) plant test facility in Renfrew, UK, makes the site a global centre for carbon capture research. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/China_start_up_coal-to-olefins_gasification_unit.aspx The Shenhua Baotou Coal to Olefins project, one of the largest units of its kind in the world, has successfully started up in China. The unit uses advanced coal gasification technology provided by GE. 13/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_prices_take_nosedive_as_Chinese_demand_recedes.aspx Coal prices have dropped by 10% globally due to falling demand in China, while traditional markets in Europe and South East Asia remain depressed. 11/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Time_To_Score.aspx African National Congress (ANC) Youth League leader, Julius Malema, has announced that the party will debate nationalisation of the mining industry as part of its national conference in September. Barry Baxter asks whether the party is planning to publicly knock Malema’s proposals on the head? 11/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Evonik_Power_Minerals_completes_purchase.aspx Evonik Power Minerals has announced the completion of the purchase of the remaining shares in Hargreaves Coal Combustion Products Ltd. 10/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/What_Are_Uncooperative_Attitudes_Really_Costing_You.aspx August 2010: Kay Sever outlines what uncooperative attitudes are really costing you. 09/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Linc_and_Adani_agree_record_deal.aspx In the largest single deal by an Indian company in Australia, Linc Energy has agreed to sell its Galilee Basin coal deposits to India’s Adani Enterprises in a deal worth up to AU$ 3 billion. 04/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/UK_India_relationship_and_low_carbon_growth.aspx Barker puts low carbon growth at the heart of UK/India relationship. 30/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Hunnu_Coal_release_Tsant_Uul_coking_coal_project_drilling_results.aspx Hunnu Coal has announced the results of coal quality analyses performed on samples taken from the due diligence drill cores at the Tsant Uul coking coal project. Initial test results demonstrate similarities to coals at the giant Tavan Tolgoi field. 30/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_announces_expansion_of_Wilpinjong_mine.aspx Peabody Energy has approved the expansion of the Wilpinjong thermal coal mine in New South Wales, Australia, which is expected to increase production by 2 – 3 million tpa from 2012 as part of the company’s push to increase Australian production to 35 – 40 million tpa by 2014. 30/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_global_value_of_coal.aspx Frank Clemente Ph.D, examines the economic, environmental and social benefits of using coal. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_Digest_of_United_Kingdom_Energy_Statistics_2010.aspx The Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2010 is published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Macarthur_abandons_CITIC_deal.aspx Macarthur Coal has been forced to cancel a AU$ 110 million deal with CITIC Resources over a coal joint venture, as it has failed to secure waivers of pre-emptive rights from all minority participants. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Kepco_acquire_stake_in_Bayan_Resources.aspx Korea Electric Power Co. has announced the acquisition of a 20% stake in PT Bayan Resources for US$ 515 million. 23/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/13_confirmed_dead_in_China_mine_flood.aspx The remaining five bodies have been recovered from a flooded coal mine in China, raising the death toll to 13. 23/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/French_power_shortages_to_impact_on_UK.aspx Power shortages in France could have a knock-on effect on the UK energy market due to cross channel ownership of UK power stations. 23/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EU to stop state aid to loss making coal mines.aspx The EU has clamped down on state subsidies to the European hard coal sector, ruling that loss making mines can only continue to receive government help if plans to close them are put in place. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Inaugural_Energy_Event_awards_Dinner.aspx The Energy Event will be hosting its inaugural Awards Dinner in September to showcase a more positive side of the energy industry. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/New_World_Resources_announces_Q3_pricing_agreements.aspx Leading Central European miner, New World Resources, has announced its pricing agreement for coking coal and coke sales for Q3. Both average prices for coking coal and coke will increase on Q2 prices. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Continental_Coal_signs_off_take_agreement_with_EDF_Trading.aspx Continental Coal Ltd and EDF Trading have signed an off-take and funding agreement for all export quality thermal coal produced from Continental’s Project X, Vaalbank and Vlakvarkfontein mines for a 20 year period. 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/New_IGCC_plant_for_carbon_capture_using_Siemens_technology.aspx Siemens has been awarded the FEED contract to supply coal gasification and power block technology for the Texas Clean Energy Project, a polygeneration IGCC project that will use coal as its feedstock. The project, which will have a carbon capture rate of 90%, received US$ 350 million under the US Department of Energy’s Clean Coal Power Initiative – Round 3. 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Washpool_hard_coking_coal_project_feasibility_study_completed.aspx Aquila Resources has completed the feasibility study for the Washpool coking coal project in the Bowen Basin, Queensland. The project will cost AU$ 320 million to develop and produce 1.6 million tpa of hard rank hard coking coal over a mine life of 25 years. 19/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Riversdale_to_raise_AU$337_million_for_Benga_coal_project.aspx Riversdale Mining is set to raise AU$337 million to accelerate development of the Benga coal project, as well as explore the company’s other Mozambique tenements. The project has a production target of 20 million tpa by 2013. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/GTL_Energy_commissioned_its_first_coal_upgrading_plant.aspx GTL Energy has successfully commissioned it’s first coal-upgrading plant in North Dakota, the plant processes low-rank coal to produce low moisture, high energy briquettes. 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/US_DoE_announces_US$_67_million_investment_in_post-combustion_CCS.aspx The US Department of Energy has announced the selection of ten projects aimed at developing advanced technologies for capturing CO2 from coal combustion. 12/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/INR_Energy_announces_sale_of_W._Virginia_coal_operations.aspx INR will sell its West Virginia coal operations to Cliff Natural resources for US$ 757 million. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Culture_Change_starts_with_Management.aspx July 2010: Kay Sever outlines how Culture Change starts with Management, Not Improvement Teams or Tools 06/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Anglo_American_agrees_sale_of_undeveloped_coal_assets_in_Australia.aspx Anglo American plc has announced that it has entered into a conditional agreement to sell its interests in five undeveloped coal assets in Australia for A$580 million (approximately US$500 million) in cash. 06/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Banpu_to_acquire_Centennial_Coal.aspx Banpu is to acquire Centennial coal for US$ 2 billion. 05/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Australia_introduces_Mineral_Resource_Rent_Tax.aspx Following constructive discussions with the mining industry, Australia's newly appointed prime minister, Julia Gillard, has moved to scrap the controversial Resource Super Profits Tax (RSPT), replacing it with a Mineral Resource Rent Tax (MRRT). 02/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/National_Coal_Corp._announces_commencement_of_construction_of_Mine_12.aspx National Coal Corp. has started construction of Mine 12, which is expected to produce up to 40,000 t of coal per month when completed. 02/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Solar_coal_hybrid_project.aspx Xcel Energy has started its demonstration plant to showcase the viability of such a hybrid plant. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Scottish_Resources_Group_to_be_floated_on_stock_exchange.aspx Scottish Resources Group it to be listed on the London stock exchange in order to raise capital. 28/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/2010_UK_Budget.aspx The Department of Energy and Climate Change highlight points from the UK June Budget. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Patriot_Coal_closes_Harris_No_1_Mine.aspx Patriot Coal is closing its Harris No. 1 mine a year early due to difficult geological conditions. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/What’s_needed_in_an_energy_bill.aspx Charles T. Drevna answers the question. 22/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Sentry_Petroleum_announces_award_of_coal_tenement.aspx Sentry Petroleum has been awarded a large coal tenement in the Eromanga basin, highlighting the potential for the coal seam gas industry in the area. 21/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Colombian_coal_mine_blast_kills_at_least_eight.aspx An explosion at the San Fernando coal mine in Amaga, Antioquia province, Colombia, has killed at least eight miners and trapped over 70 more underground. 17/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Increased_Government-industry_cooperation_essential_to_meet_the_G8_CCS_technology_target.aspx Despite significant recent progress towards the promotion of carbon capture and storage technologies, increased cooperation between Government and industry is essential to meet the G8 goal of launching 20 CCS demonstration projects by the end of the year. 17/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/US$_11.5_million_in_civil_penalties_announced_for_TVA_coal_ash_spill.aspx The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) has announced penalties against the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) for the coal ash spill at its Kingston’s plant in 2008. 16/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Kentucky_Geological_Survey_completes_assessment_of_Kentucky’s_potential_for_CCS.aspx The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky has completed a broad assessment of geologic factors affecting Kentucky’s potential for permanent storage of carbon dioxide. It also addresses the potential use of carbon dioxide for increasing recovery of oil from Kentucky fields. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Zero_Carbon_Britain_2030.aspx New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Asciano_secures_haulage_contract_with_Anglo_American.aspx Asciano has secured a new long-term contract with Anglo American to haul 16.5 million tpa of coal in Queensland, Australia. The company expects the agreement to generate over AU$ 775 million in revenue. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Bouncing_Back.aspx The US coal sector is facing better prospects after a tough year. However, concerns remain, particularly with regard to climate change legislation, which could have a profound impact on the coal sector. 14/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Hargreaves_Services_pull_out_of_merger_discussions_with_ UK_Coal.aspx Hargreaves Services has announced that it no longer wishes to pursue the possibility of a merger deal with UK Coal. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Ncondezi_Coal_lists_on_AIM,_raising_US$_52_million_to_explore_licenses_in_Mozambique.aspx Ncondezi Coal has announced its admission to trading on AIM, the commencement of dealings in its shares on AIM, and the successful raising of US$ 52 million for the company. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Solid_Energy_plans_underground_coal_gasification_plant.aspx New Zealand coal miner, Solid Energy, plans to build an underground coal gasification plant on its Huntly West Coal Mining Licence area, Waikato. The plant, which is subject to approval of the relevant applications, will convert up to 30,000 t of coal into syngas and builds on 5 year’s of investigation by the company. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Siemens_successfully_co-fires_coal_with_PetroAlgae_biocrude.aspx Siemens Energy has successfully completed the first firing of PetroAlgae Inc.’s biocrude fuel, a plant-based, micro-crop biomass material that is processed into a solid residue. The biocrude fuel was combined with pulverised coal in a pilot-scale burner with a thermal capacity of approximately 4 MBtu/hour. 09/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Hunnu_Coal_acquires_interest_in_Buyan_coal_project.aspx Close to China and its huge demand for natural resources, Mongolia has vast untapped resources that are ripe for exploitation, including huge coal deposits. Hunnu Coal aims to help develop these resources and has recently acquired a 60% interest in the Buyan coal project, in the giant Tavan Tolgoi coking coal field in the Umnugobi Province of Mongolia. 09/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Xstrata_suspends_mining_investments.aspx Xstrata has suspended some of its mining investments in response to the Australian government’s proposed new resource tax. 04/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Moray_Firth_to_become_carbon_sequestration_location.aspx The Captain Sandstone in the Moray Firth is being investigated as a possible site for carbon storage due to the salt infused sandstone present there. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Improvement_vs_Incompetence.aspx The transition from a reactive maintenance culture to a proactive one can be beset by pitfalls. 01/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Insatiable_Appetites.aspx As Asia rushes to meet excessive power demand, its power companies are targeting coal producing countries worldwide to secure supplies. This has lead to domestic supply concerns in at least two countries, as well as fears for the export market as China increases its interest in Mongolian coal; a move that threatens to reshape world coal trade. 27/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Fanning_the_embers_into_flames.aspx Canada is positioning its coal sector to take advantage of the next upturn, with the inevitable return to domestic and international demand for energy looming. The county’s prime focus is on expanding capacity. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Clean_coal_technology_essential_to_American_economy.aspx According to the ACCCE, clean coal technology could potentially provide thousands of jobs and make a major contribution to the US economy. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/New_UK_energy_bill.aspx New energy bill announced: green focus plus help for North Sea production. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Now_here_World_Coal_Asia_Special.aspx The third annual World Coal Asia Special includes exclusive analysis of the world's most dynamic coal market. 20/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Sable_Mining_Ltd._accelerating_development_of_Reitkuil_coal_project.aspx Sable Mining Ltd. have commissioned a bankable feasibility study for the Reitkuil coal project in anticipation of fast-tracking the project. 20/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Miners_trapped_after_explosion_at_Turkish_coal_mine.aspx Rescue efforts are underway to free 32 workers who have been trapped following a coal mine explosion in northern Turkey. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/MacArthur_Coal_rejects_revised_bid_from_Peabody.aspx The board of MacArthur Coal has rejected the revised, lower takeover bid from Peabody Energy. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Kidnap_and_the_Energy_Industry.aspx Kidnapping remains a problem across the developing world with foreign nationals a particularly attractive target for criminals and militant groups. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Energy_efficiency_goals.aspx Global leaders meet to collaborate on energy efficiency goals. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/russian_coal_mine_hit_by_two_explosions.aspx Two methane explosions have occurred at the Raspadskaya coal mine in Siberia, trapping miners underground. 10/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/MacArthur_shares_defy_resource_tax_fears .aspx Shares in Macarthur Coal have risen, in spite of the threatened resource tax currently being proposed by the Australian government, which has sent other coal companies shares tumbling. 07/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/EPA_to_legislate_on_the_safe_disposal_of_coal_ash.aspx The EPA is proposing to change how coal ash is classified under current waste management law, with a mind to enforcing stricter regulations to limit environmental damage. 06/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Australian_coal_seam_gas_stocks_fall.aspx Following the announcement on Sunday that a new super tax will be levied on resources, coal seam gas stocks were sent tumbling. 05/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/JSW_Steel_buys_US_mines.aspx JSW Steel has bought coking mines in West Virginia, USA, to fuel its steel production. 05/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Green_Collar_Energy_Forum.aspx A round up of the main messages from the 2010 Green Collar Energy Forum. 04/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Coal_cost_culture_change_a_priority_in_improvement.aspx May 2010: Kay Sever questions why culture change is your last priority in improvement? 30/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/TransAlta_aims_for_big_carbon_emissions_cuts.aspx TransAlta is looking at carbon capture and alternative energy sources to phase out its coal-fired plants and reduce emissions. 30/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/India_plans_huge_spend_to_acquire_overseas_coal_supplies.aspx Coal India Ltd plans to invest up to US$ 1.7 billion to acquire stakes in five foreign coal mines. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Riversdale_opens_Benga_coal_project.aspx Riversdale Mining has officially opened its Benga coal project in Mozambique, with an estimated potential to produce 20 million ROM tpa of coal for more than 25 years. The company has also signed a contract with MCC to cover open pit mining for the first stage of the project. 15/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Boom_Times.aspx Immense deposits, a reforming president and a thriving democracy continue to outweigh the negatives of investing in Indonesia. This has led to miners boosting thermal coal output to meet demand from Asia’s power companies. 09/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/World_Bank_approve_loan_for_South_African_coal_plant.aspx The World Bank has approved a US$ 3.75 billion loan to Eskom, which will be used to complete the 4800 MW Medupi coal-fired power plant in South Africa. The loan will ease the country’s power shortages and help it to achieve a reliable energy supply. 09/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Icon_Energy_sees_shares_rise_after_massive_China_deal.aspx Icon Energy has signed a memorandum of understanding to supply China with LNG, the move has sparked a massive increase in the company’s share price. 09/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Mine_explosion_kills_25_miners_in_West_Virginia.aspx In the worst mining disaster in over 25 years, an explosion at an underground coal mine in West Virginia has killed at least 25 miners. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BHP_Billiton_signs_joint_venture_agreement_for_Indonesian_Coal_Project.aspx BHP Billiton, the world’s largest mining company, will create a joint venture with PT Adaro Energy, a leading Indonesian miner, to develop its Indonesian Coal Project in East and Central Kalimantan. Adaro will acquire a 25% interest in the project, with BHP retaining the remaining 75%. 05/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Awareness_improving_coal_mine_management_strategies.aspx April 2010: Kay Sever outlines how how awareness can be a double-edged sword in improvement. 01/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CNOOC signs coal seam gas LNG deal with BG Group.aspx China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) has signed an agreement with BG Group of Australia for the purchase of 3.6 million tpy of LNG for the next 20 years. 30/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_invests_in_Calera_Corp.aspx As part of its investment into clean coal energy, Peabody Energy has invested US$ 15 million in Calera Corp., owner of technology that converts CO2 into green building materials. 29/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arrow_Energy_accept_improved_takeover_bid.aspx Australia’s Arrow Energy has accepted an improved takeover bid from Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina worth a reported AU$ 3.44 billion (US$ 3.14 billion). The takeover is subject to approval by Arrow shareholders and Australian authorities. 22/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/MENA_versus_APAC.aspx Leading oil and gas executives from the APAC region meet to discuss ways of competing with production from the MENA region. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arrow Energy set to reject US$ 3 billion takeover bid.aspx Arrow Energy is set to reject a take-over bid from a company jointly owned by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina. 15/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/South_African_coal_export_prices.aspx The changing behaviour of the European and Chinese coal markets and its impact on South African export coal prices. 14/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Westside_Corp_acquires_stake_in_coal_seam_gas_field.aspx Westside Corp. has announced a joint venture with Mitsui & Co. to develop the Dawson Seamgas fields. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Essar_Group_acquire_US_coal_miner_Trinity_Coal.aspx Essar Group, through its subsidiary Essar Minerals, Delaware, has announced an agreement to acquire US coal producer Trinity Coal Partners LLC from energy and commodities-focused fund, Denham Capital, for US$600 million. 09/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Indian_coal_minister_calls_for_adoption_of_clean_coal_technologies.aspx The Indian minister of coal, Sriprakash Jaiswal, has called for the adoption of clean coal technologies and the increase in coal production levels in order to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and meet future energy demand. 02/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/March_2010_silos_invisible_barrier_kay_sever.aspx March 2010: Kay Sever outlines invisible barriers that can sabotage change. 01/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Anglo_American_announces_its_full_year_results_for_2009.aspx One of the largest mining groups in the world, Anglo American, has announced its results for 2009. Operating profits stood at US$ 5 billion, dropping 50% on 2008. Coal operations also suffered big drops in profit, with met coal down 59% and thermal coal down 33%. 26/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_ships_first_coal_to_new_NCIG_terminal_Newcastle_Australia.aspx Peabody Energy has shipped the first coal to the new Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group export terminal in Newcastle, Australia. The NCIG terminal is an important part of the miners plans to nearly double coal exports from Australia by 2014. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Rio_Tinto_and_Vale_announce_2009_results.aspx Rio Tinto and Vale have announced their annual results for 2009. Rio Tinto experienced mixed results with revenues from Australia dropping, while US revenues increase. Vale’s coal business remains relatively small, but will continue to develop as production ramps up in Australia and Colombia and starts in Moatize. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/BHP_Billiton_Xstrata_and_Arch_Coal_Inc._announce_results_for_2009.aspx BHP Billiton, Xstrata and Arch Coal Inc. release their full year results for 2009 and look ahead to a better 2010 driven by demand from Asia. 16/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/India's_Coal_Supply_Challenge.aspx Despite environmental concerns, India will increase its coal burn as power and coal shortages loom. However, the country must still face these environmental and market challenges. 11/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Oracle_Coalfields_signs_MOUs_to_supply_coal.aspx Oracle Coalfields plc has announced that it has entered into two Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) to supply its lignite to two local customers: Karachi Electric Supply Co. (KESC) and Lucky Cement Ltd. 05/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Peabody_Energy_reports_better_than_expected_results.aspx Peabody Energy has reported better than expected results for 2009. EBITDA was US$ 1.29 billion, while revenue totaled US$ 6.01 billion on sales of 243 million t. Asia is driving demand and will continue to do so in 2010. In the US, a recovering economy is expected to increase the raise consumption of coal by 60 – 80 million t. 04/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/growing_energy_demand_creates_new_opportunities.aspx Fernando Luiz Zancan, Brazilian Coal Association, Brazil, provides an overview of the country's coal industry and examines its future prospects. 03/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Westar_Energy_to_spend.aspx Westar Energy has agreed to spend approximately US$ 500 million to significantly reduce harmful air pollution from a Kansas power plant and pay a US$ 3 million civil penalty under a settlement to resolve violations of the Clean Air Act. 01/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Kay_Sever_February_2010.aspx February 2010: Kay Sever asks if companies really understand their improvement shortfalls? 01/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/new_type_of_barge_unloader_to_start_operation.aspx A new type of continuous barge unloader (CBU) from ThyssenKrupp Fördertechnik will be put into operation at the Bontang Coal Terminal this Spring. 01/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/IRL_enters_Indian_coal_mining_industry.aspx India Resources Ltd has signed a Letter of Intent with Bankura DRI Mining Manufacturers Co. Private Ltd for a 30 year contract worth about AU$ 500 million to develop and operate the Biharinath coal mine. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Developments_in_carbon_capture_and_storage.aspx An overview of recent developments in carbon capture and storage 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Global_carbon_market_grew_by_68_in_2009.aspx The global carbon market saw 82 billion t of CO2 equivalent exchange hands in 2009, and increase of 68% on the previous year. Despite this, however, the value of the global carbon market remained virtually unchanged on 2008 figures due to low carbon prices. 13/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Bucyrus_acquires_Terex_Corp’s_mining_equipment_business.aspx Bucyrus International Inc. has announced an agreement to buy the mining equipment business of Terex Corp. for US$ 1.3 billion in cash. The acquisition will create a premier supplier of mining equipment with an addressable market of US$ 30 billion and about 10,000 employees in 100 locations around the world. 11/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Blow_for_CCS_after_UN_committee_recommends_CDM_delay.aspx UN committee recommends delaying the decision to include carbon capture and storage in Clean Development Mechanism. 08/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/US_energy_secretary,_Steven_Chu,_announces_US$_3_billion_investment_for_CCS.aspx US energy secretary, has announced the selection of three new projects to accelerate the development of advanced coal technologies with CCS at commercial-scale. 05/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Dooson_Babcock_announces-carbon_capture_project_with_Basin_Electric_Power_Cooperative.aspx Doosan Babcock had announced it will undertake a major carbon capture project with Basin Electric Power Cooperative. The project will commence in January. 04/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/JFE_Steel_Corp._will_acquire_stake_in_Australian_coal_project.aspx JFE Steel Corp. will acquire a 20% stake in the Byerwen coal project from QCoal Pty Ltd. JFE has also agreed an off-take contract that will supply JFE with 2 million tpa or premium hard coking coal from Byerwen. 31/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/US_EPA_delays_ruling_on_coal_ash.aspx The US EPA has delayed its decision on regulating coal ash waste from power plants. A decision was expected before the end of the year but, due to the complexity of the analysis involved, the agency is still actively working on parts of the proposal. 23/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Macarthur_Coal_in_coal_industry_consolidation_move.aspx Macarthur Coal Ltd, has announced a number of acquisitions which will significantly increase their operations and market capitalisation. 22/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Can_the_UK_lead_the_way_in_carbon_capture_and_storage_technologies.aspx The UK government is working closely with domestic power companies to help keep the UK at the forefront of CCS technology. 21/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/At_the_crossroads.aspx Barry Baxter explains how logistics threaten coal developments in Mozambique. 17/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Cemtrex_to_develop_a_coal_mine_methane_project_at_South_American_coal_mine.aspx Cemtrex Inc. has entered into an agreement with a South American coal mine company to develop, supply and construct a coal mine methane (CMM) project. 14/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Clean_Coal_Ltd_secures_licences_to_investigate_underground_coal_gasification_in_UK.aspx The UK Coal Authority has awarded Clean Coal Ltd licences to investigate the potential for underground coal gasification (UCG) at five sites in the UK. If the investigations are successful, commercial operations could start by 2014/15 and could lead to UGC producing 3 – 5% of the UK’s total energy requirement. 11/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_biggest_opportunity_since_diamonds.aspx CIC Energy’s Mmamabula project could be the most significant economic milestone in Botswana’s development since the diamond mines opened. However, the project has had to cut back its potential by 50% and could face further uncertainty unless South Africa lets its power generator, Eskom, play a strong card soon. 27/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/SSE_unveil_plans.aspx Scottish and Southern Energy has announced that it will submit a planning application to develop the UK’s biggest carbon capture trial facility. The trial, which will be held at its Ferrybridge coal-fired power plant in Yorkshire, England, is planned to begin in 2011. 24/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Arch_sign_lease.aspx Arch Coal has agreed to lease the 9600 acres of GNP’s coal resources in Otter Creek, southeastern Montana, US. It is reported that the agreement could encourage Gov. Brian Schweitzer to lease adjacent coal tracts owned by the state. 24/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/The_increasing_demand_for_energy_in_ASEAN.aspx ASEAN countries have been the subject of fast paced growth over recent years, leading to a growing demand for energy, as well as stepping up the search for alternative fuel sources as oil reserves decline. 20/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Global_energy_industry_shows_continued_recovery_across_all_sectors.aspx As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Fossil_fuels_cannot_be_replaced_by_alternative_energy_systems.aspx A report has suggested that alternative energy systems will not be able to completely replace fossil fuels, and a major rethink on the dynamics of the modern world is required to adjust to the changing situation. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CCS_endorsed_as_key_to_combating_climate_change.aspx Energy and environment ministers from the Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum’s member nations have endorsed CCS as a vital tool to help fight climate change. 22/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/italys_clean_coal.aspx Currently reliant on imported gas, Italy is keen to develop its clean coal industry with a pioneering CCS demonstration plant at Porto Tolle and the construction of several high-efficiency coal-fired power plants. 21/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/five_ways_to_green_existing_power_plants.aspx Our existing fleet of fossil-fueled power plants represents a massive investment. With permits and infrastructure already in place, conversion upgrades can produce fast results at greatly reduced cost compared to new construction. Here are some ideas: 20/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/mitigating_coal_mine_methane.aspx Coal mine ventilation exhaust air constitutes the largest single source of coal mine methane emissions to the at¬mosphere. Catalytic and thermal oxidation are techniques that can be used to destroy ventilation air methane (VAM) at active underground coal mines. 19/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/australian_pipeline_industry_outlook.aspx The natural gas transmission pipeline industry in Australia is active and vibrant with opportunities for investment in further pipelines and pipeline infrastructure as this demand grows. 18/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/mozambique_coal_railway.aspx Mozambique, a country with vast but mostly untapped coal resources, has recently seen a number of important developments that bring it closer to becoming a major coal exporter. 16/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/CO2_storage_report_key_findings.aspx Oil exploration and production technology holds the key to secure CO₂ storage, a report published by the CO₂ Capture Project (CCP) has recently highlighted. The report provides a definitive treatment of the CO₂ storage subsurface technical issues and how oil and gas experience, technology and protocols are available now to address them. 07/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/governments_worldwide_make_plans_to_develop_ccs_technology.aspx Ongoing government plans to develop CCS technology reflect growing awareness that coal is essential to the future energy mix. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/coal_and_copenhagen.aspx December sees the UN climate talks in Copenhagen. Tasked with developing a new climate agreement to replace Kyoto post-2012, government negotiators, NGOs, industry, media, and other interested parties will convene to try to work out how the world can meet the challenge of climate change. Carbon capture and storage (CCS) from coal mining activity should be an important part of the discussions. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/east_asian_energy_market.aspx East Asia continues to be a vital region for the world economy and the world energy market. This article looks at the four major East Asian economies, their energy markets, and their hydrocarbon processing industries. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/southeast_asian_coal_surviving_economic_downturn.aspx Rising demand for electricity at home and abroad will bolster Southeast Asian coal markets in the current financial climate. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/major_coal_producers_are_making_a_financial_recovery.aspx Although the financial crisis has hit both the thermal and met coal markets hard, the outlook for both markets is now more positive. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/carbon_reduction_plans_suffer_setbacks.aspx Australia's carbon trading plan has been rejected in the same week that the UN strives to make its climate proposals more manageable. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/us_and_china_join_forces_to_develop_low_carbon_coal_technology.aspx Duke Energy and China Huaneng Group will collaborate to develop gasification technology that allows carbon to be captured and stored. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/unconventional_resources_current_options.aspx Contrary to popular belief, the world is not running out of oil and gas; plenty still remains in the Middle East, Russia and Venezuela. The world is running out of cheap sources located in politically stable countries with open fiscal and regulatory regimes. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/methane_from_coal_mines_presents_opportunity_to_recover_energy_and_generate_revenues.aspx If captured and recovered for energy, coal mine methane is a cost-effective resource. Coal mines around the world are increasingly focusing on the commercially available, cost-effective opportunities to capture and use this often wasted resource. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009