http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Everything from mining and machinery to transportation and terminals. 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: 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: Is culture change 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: awareness: 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$600 million. 09/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Indian_coal_minister_calls_for_adoption_of_clean_coal_technologies.aspx The Indian minister of coal, Sriprakash Jaiswal, has called for the adoption of clean coal technologies and the increase in coal production levels in order to decrease greenhouse gas emissions and meet future energy demand. 02/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/March_2010_silos_invisible_barrier_kay_sever.aspx March 2010: silos - invisible barriers that sabotage change 01/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/coal/articles/Anglo_American_announces_its_full_year_results_for_2009.aspx One of the largest mining groups in the world, Anglo American, has announced its results for 2009. Operating profits stood at US$ 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: Do you really understand your 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